A Human Rights Impact Assessment (HRIA) is a structured process for identifying and evaluating the actual and potential human rights impacts associated with a company’s operations. This assessment is essential in ensuring that businesses understand their role in upholding human rights and take necessary measures to mitigate risks.

Scope of Assessment

An HRIA examines how a company’s activities may cause, contribute to, or be linked to adverse human rights impacts through its operations, products, services, and business relationships. This includes:

• Direct impacts: Those caused by the company’s own activities.
• Indirect impacts: Those linked to the company through suppliers, partners, or broader business networks.

Key Objectives

Conducting an HRIA provides companies with valuable insights to:

• Identify human rights risks across all operational areas.
• Assess potential and actual impacts on individuals and communities.
• Develop strategies to mitigate and address identified risks.
• Align business operations with international human rights standards.

By integrating HRIA into decision-making processes, companies can proactively address human rights concerns, strengthen corporate accountability, and contribute to sustainable business practices.