Human Rights Due Diligence Workshop For Procurement Professionals | Zurich
For UNGC participants only
Zeit & Ort
04. Feb. 2025, 09:00 – 16:00
UN Global Compact Office, Hegibachstrasse 47, 8032 Zürich
Über die Veranstaltung
Managing human rights in global supply chains presents a range of new challenges for companies committed to human rights. The procurement function is key for aligning human rights commitments with purchasing practices. Discover the connection between procurement practices and human rights in a new in-person workshop designed and delivered by experts from the Geneva Center for Business and Human Rights.
This immersive function-specific training explores human rights due diligence from the perspective of a procurement professional, offering real-life examples of responsible purchasing practices, and scenario-based, interactive exercises tailored to the procurement function.
Target group
This workshop is available for UN Global Compact participants only and targets professionals working in procurement roles. With only 20 seats available in each session, this workshop is an excellent opportunity to connect with peers and discuss shared challenges in sustainable procurement.
Training outline
Context: Business and human rights for procurement
An overview of the legal landscape for corporate sustainability due diligence
Touchpoints: Human rights impacts linked to procurement
Mapping risks along the supply chain
Analyzing the impact of purchasing practices
Leverage: Advancing human rights through procurement practices
Adopting a human rights mindset
Using leverage in the organization / supply chain / industry
Impact: Recommendations and tips for procurement professionals
Trust building with suppliers
Measuring progress over time
Trainers
Dorothée Baumann-Pauly, Director, Geneva Center for Business and Human Rights
Berit Knaak, Senior Research Associate, Geneva Center for Business and Human Rights
Serra Cremer, Consultant, Geneva Center for Business and Human Rights
Please note that the same event will also be hosted in Geneva on 6 February. To register, visit this website.