The initiative requires members to make a public commitment to human rights by:
CESD undertakes baseline and needs assessments of concerned stakeholders using participatory approach. Assessments are done using primary and secondary research techniques. Both qualitative and quantitative inputs are captured and analysed that provide vital inputs to CSR project design. We also develop business drivers linked CSR plan and stakeholder management plan in project design.
Conduct due diligence of human rights in business value chain
Achieve SDGs with human rights implications
Improve disclosures on human rights in corporate reporting
Draft & disclose human rights policy.
Get support to design human rights due diligence in business value chain.
Improve human rights disclosures in corporate reporting.
Project your actions on human rights in international networks such as UN, WBCSD, GRI.
Engage in domestic policy advocacy on matters related to human rights.
Connect human rights and Sustainable Development Goals.
Be auto-eligible for case studies on responsible business practices in human rights.
Become a trainer in CESD’s capacity building programmes on human rights.
Be part of CII delegation on human rights at international and national events on subject matter.
Publications
Business Responsibility India Survey
This first-of-its-kind survey of the top 200 companies in India reveals good practice and intent in business responsibility but calls for enabling policy environment.
Responsible Business Practices in India
The Siemens Integrity Initiative is a global project facilitated by the Siemens AG aimed at increasing awareness about maintaining ethics and values while doing business among the corporates. Responsible Business Practices in India focuses on capacitating the stakeholders, which includes private companies and professionals, accountants, small and medium enterprises, management institutions, on modes to operate ethically, and help them deal with the challenges in implementing corporate governance standards.
Business Responsibility India Survey
This first-of-its-kind survey of the top 200 companies in India reveals good practice and intent in business responsibility but calls for enabling policy environment.
Responsible Business Practices in India
The Siemens Integrity Initiative is a global project facilitated by the Siemens AG aimed at increasing awareness about maintaining ethics and values while doing business among the corporates. Responsible Business Practices in India focuses on capacitating the stakeholders, which includes private companies and professionals, accountants, small and medium enterprises, management institutions, on modes to operate ethically, and help them deal with the challenges in implementing corporate governance standards.