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Business human rights: strategy, risk & compliance
Human rights risks are business risks—is your company ready?
In today’s complex global environment, business and human rights are no longer peripheral—they are central to regulatory compliance, ethical operations, and corporate resilience. With increasing scrutiny from regulators, investors, and civil society, companies are expected to understand and address their human rights footprint across operations, supply chains, and markets.
Forced labor, worker exploitation, and other rights-based risks continue to challenge global value chains, exposing organizations to enforcement actions, reputational damage, and supply chain disruptions. As regulations tighten and ethical expectations rise, companies— regardless of size—must demonstrate proactive, risk-based human rights due diligence.
PwC’s Business Human Rights team is a dedicated group of deep subject matter experts, combining risk, legal, forensic, investigative, and sustainability capabilities to help clients meet rising regulatory expectations and strengthen business integrity. Our cross-functional model enables an end-to-end, tech-enabled approach to human rights risk management—from strategic advisory to operational execution.
We deliver defensible, evidence-based strategies to help clients manage complex risks, especially in contexts involving regulatory scrutiny, stakeholder pressure, or potential harm to people and brand.
Wherever you are in your human rights journey, we provide tailored services to meet your needs and help you navigate these challenges effectively.
33% reported that assessing the risk of forced labor in their supply chain is a priority for their company.
Over 50m people are victims of modern slavery globally
Industry-focused risk intelligence & advisory
We work with our clients on human rights approaches across high-risk sectors, including
- Extractives & manufacturing: mining, energy, engineering & construction
- Consumer & retail: apparel, agriculture, hospitality
- Digital & tech: electronics, telecommunications, AI & digital platforms
- Public sector & infrastructure: transportation, utilities, government services
- Financial services: banking, insurance, investment & asset management
- Healthcare & life sciences: pharmaceuticals
How PwC can help
Our approach includes helping clients navigate and manage human rights risks through an integrated strategy spanning regulation, governance, and risk intelligence. By combining regulatory foresight, practical implementation, and investigative depth, we help businesses build responsible, resilient, and future-ready operations.
Benefits of working with human rights experts at PwC
Global standards, and regulatory insight
Align your compliance architecture with international frameworks—such as the UNGPs, OECD Guidelines, and ILO Core Conventions—while preparing for evolving regulations like the EU CSDDD, UFLPA, and industry-specific mandates through tailored, risk-based strategies.
End-to-end compliance transformation
Enhance and future-proof your human rights program — from strategic design to governance, escalation protocols, and training.
Forensic and investigative precision
Respond decisively to allegations or incidents with defensible, evidence-based approaches backed by PwC’s investigations capabilities.
Proactive risk detection and control design
Build smart controls that detect red flags in high-risk geographies, suppliers, or operations—and ensure accountability when adverse impacts occur.
Fit-for-purpose, not one-size-fits-all
Leverage our cross-functional experts to tailor human rights programs aligned to your context—considering legal, operational, and cultural realities.
Scalable solutions for companies of all sizes
Whether you're building your first compliance framework or enhancing a mature program, we meet you where you are.
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