Human Rights for Procurement Professionals – A function-specific training workshop | Geneva

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 Zurich on 4 February. To register, visit this website.