Program Overview
The Responsible Business Compliance Program, powered by Responsible Business Institute Africa (RBI-Africa), offers strategic support to businesses and corporations dedicated to aligning with human rights obligations and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) standards. This program is designed to help organizations integrate responsible business practices, conduct thorough human rights due diligence, establish grievance mechanisms, and ensure transparent, non-financial reporting.
Our mission is to empower businesses across Africa to operate responsibly, reducing human rights risks while enhancing their social and environmental impact.
Program Objectives
- Support businesses in developing and implementing comprehensive human rights policies.
- Guide organizations through human rights due diligence and impact assessments.
- Facilitate compliance with global ESG standards and reporting requirements.
- Establish effective, non-judicial grievance mechanisms for responsible dispute resolution.
Key Activities
- Responsible Business Compliance Training: Customized training to educate business leaders and teams on human rights obligations and ESG compliance.
- Human Rights Due Diligence (HRDD): In-depth assessments identifying and mitigating human rights risks across supply chains, following the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights.
- Human Rights Impact Assessment (HRIA): Systematic evaluations to identify human rights impacts in operations and create actionable mitigation plans.
- Non-Financial Reporting: Support in developing transparent ESG reports, demonstrating responsible business practices to stakeholders.
- Global Standards Compliance: Assistance in aligning operations with international standards, including the UN Guiding Principles and OECD guidelines.