abusesaffiliationarrow-downarrow-leftarrow-rightarrow-upattack-typeburgerchevron-downchevron-leftchevron-rightchevron-upClock iconclosedeletedevelopment-povertydiscriminationdollardownloademailenvironmentexternal-linkfacebookfiltergenderglobegroupshealthC4067174-3DD9-4B9E-AD64-284FDAAE6338@1xinformation-outlineinformationinstagraminvestment-trade-globalisationissueslabourlanguagesShapeCombined Shapeline, chart, up, arrow, graphLinkedInlocationmap-pinminusnewsorganisationotheroverviewpluspreviewArtboard 185profilerefreshIconnewssearchsecurityPathStock downStock steadyStock uptagticktooltiptwitteruniversalityweb
Article

26 Jun 2013

Author:
Accountability Counsel

[PDF] Comments on Shift and Mazars’ Discussion Paper: Developing Global Standards for the Reporting and Assurance of Company Alignment with the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights

We believe the reporting and assurance process can encourage forward-looking risk management by requiring more outcome-based reporting and broadening the scope of review required for a human rights statement. We also identify points where increased stakeholder input would make the process more effective. Specifically, we believe companies should solicit input from potentially affected stakeholders when identifying human rights risks, when evaluating the efficacy of policies, and when assessing the veracity of reports...