Human rights guide for multinationals

Aim for human rights presents the best practice guide “Human rights in business”. This publication features the Human Rights Compliance Assessment tool, which can be used by companies to ensure they meet human rights norms.

Compliance with international human rights norms is an important aspect of corporate social responsibility. On this subject Aim for human rights advices companies that operate in countries where human rights are not always respected. The new best practice guide supports companies in bringing human rights policies into practice.

Practical tool

In “Human rights in business” managers relate their experiences with the development of human rights policies following self-assessment. The guide introduces a practical tool for companies that want to address their responsibilities towards their employees, customers, business partners and the wider communities. It also discusses measures that ensure full compliance with international standards and guidelines, such as Global Reporting Initiative, OESO and Global Compact. The guide shows that linking human rights norms to business is achievable and makes good business sense.

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Title:                “Human rights in business, a best practice guide to the Human Rights Compliance Assessment”
Authors:          Olga Lenzen and Marina d’Engelbronner, Aim for human rights
Language:       English
Pages:            34