HREDD Guidance & HREDD E-Learning

This guide was developed by TAFTAC in collaboration with Sustainable Links, Business & Human Rights Law Group and RBH Cambodia with support from the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) through Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH, FABRIC Cambodia project.

This guide can help an organization get ready to implement Human Rights & Environmental Due Diligence (HREDD). It was developed for:

• Factory Management and senior decision-makers
• If applicable, persons responsible for Legal and Compliance, Human Resources, and/or Operations.

The guide focuses on the questions of WHAT HREDD is and WHY it should be implemented within an organization. It also provides an overview of tools and resources that can support HOW to approach HREDD.

There is no ‘one-size-fits-all’ approach to implementing HREDD. No one can tell you exactly what to do because your organisation has a unique risk profile and only you know what is right for your business. The Guide is not a step-by-step checklist because HREDD is an ongoing process that is never finished, or perfect. And that is ok. The goal is that you develop an approach to HREDD that is right for you, your business and those who could be affected by your operations.

Access the course “HREDD in Action: A Practical Approach for Suppliers” via the following link in English: GIZ-HREDD-EN | atingi or in Khmer: GIZ-HREDD-KM | atingi

The course is designed for staff in supplier and manufacturing companies, particularly in sustainability, HR, and compliance roles. It offers practical knowledge and tools to implement Human Rights and Environmental Due Diligence (HREDD).

The course covers regulatory expectations for suppliers to multi-national enterprises as well as interactive content and real-world case studies to demonstrate effective integration of responsible business practices.

Currently, the e-learning course is available in English and an additional Khmer version will be available soon.

Overview of the course Modules:

• Module 1: Foundations of HREDD – principles, legislations, risks & impacts
• Module 2: The Due diligence process – embedding Responsible Business Conduct, risk assessment, mitigation & prevention, grievance mechanisms, monitoring & reporting
• Module 3 (optional): Cambodia contents and case studies
• Module 4 (optional): Responsible Contracting to support HREDD efforts
• Module 5: Final Assessment with a certificate for passing the final test and action Steps to the process