Join us for a panel discussion on the challenges and opportunities of corporate human rights due diligence in mineral supply chains.
In May 2024, the European Union adopted the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD), a binding law formulating obligations for large companies to assess, prevent, and mitigate environmental and human rights risks in their global value chains, and remediate any harm caused.
Bringing insights from conflict prevention and remediation initiatives, the panel will discuss the challenges of the implementation of human rights due diligence by companies and the real-life impact it has on affected communities. Panelists will explore key lessons for the effective implementation of mandatory due diligence initiatives, such as the CSDDD.
The event will take place on Thursday 10th October 2024 in Brussels (in-person attendance only).
Date: October 10th
Time: 4 – 6 PM
Location: Atelier 29
Jacques de Lalaing 29, 1000 BRUSSELS
PROGRAM:
3:45: Arrival of participants
4:00: Welcome and opening remarks. Honorary Ambassador Johan Swinnen, IPIS Chairman
4:10: Panel discussion
From conflict prevention to access to remedy: Ensuring effective implementation of corporate human rights due diligence in mineral supply chains
Mieke Thierens
Researcher at IPIS, focusing on business and human rights in extractives
Hilde Deman
Executive Director, Search for Common Ground
Bart Devos
Vice President of Public Policy, Responsible Business Alliance
5:00: Q&A with the audience
5:30: Drinks
The discussion will be followed by a networking reception.
Register to join us (in-person attendance only).
This event is supported by the European Union and the Belgian Development Cooperation.
