Name
Making it Real: Practical Due Diligence with a Rights Holder Focus
Date & Time
Wednesday, September 24, 2025, 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Description

To deliver a meaningful impact on the 2030 Agenda and respond to the minimum expectations for responsible business conduct, companies should implement human rights due diligence (HRDD) with a clear focus on the people most affected by business activities. Using scenarios and role-plays, this immersive session will challenge participants to “make it real” and deepen their understanding of effective rightsholder engagement, exploring how to understand human rights risks through a rightsholder lens. Grounded in the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights, the session will offer practical insights on how companies are operationalizing HRDD and highlight the importance of engaging meaningfully with affected stakeholders. Open to companies across all sectors and geographies, this workshop will inspire bold, principled action on human rights.
Objectives
- Explore practical business approaches to implementing HRDD.
- Deepen understanding of rightsholder-centered risk assessment.
- Reinforce the importance of meaningful engagement aligned with the UNGPs.uiding Principles
-  Engage in a unique experience through the perspective of a rightsholder

Location Name
Park Hub (A&B)
Full Address
Convene 101 Park Avenue
101 Park Ave
Manhattan
New York, NY 10017
United States
Session Type
Workshop