1st Module: Due Diligence – from commitment to action

Learn how to move from high-level policies to concrete actions to build your due diligence program.

This is 1st Module (out of 3) on due diligence, ‘Responsible Business Conduct’ – held in Copenhagen and conducted in English.

You can take any module individually, or all three depending on what fits your needs. Participants who complete all three modules will receive a *diploma.

This is 1st Module (out of 3) on due diligence, ‘Responsible Business Conduct’ – held in Copenhagen and conducted in English. You can take any module individually, or all three depending on what fits your needs. Participants who complete all three modules will receive a *diploma.

How can companies ensure that their work on responsible business conduct goes beyond a desk exercise and create business value? Many organizations struggle to get off to a strong start when translating legislation and international guidelines such as the UNGPs and OECD Guidelines into practice. Through presentations, case studies, and real-life exercises, you will gain insight into how to approach value chain mapping, risk and impact assessments, internal governance and stakeholder engagement – both strategically and operationally. The foundation which is key to create business value.

By the end of this module, you will be able to:

• Understand and apply the first three steps of the OECD Due Diligence process: 1. Policy Commitment; 2. Impact and Risk Assessment; 3. Integration of Findings
• Identify and prioritize risks within your value chain
• Engage relevant stakeholders to strengthen your due diligence approach
• Draw inspiration from peers

You can register for the modules here:

• 2nd Module: Due Diligence – Responsible purchasing practices and internal operations

• 3rd Module: Due Diligence – how action leads to change

• Ethical Business Forum – participants will also be invited to join the conference at the end of 2027, a full day dedicated to knowledge sharing, exchanging experiences, and networking with other members working to strengthen efforts in business and human rights and ethical trade.

Target Audience:
This programme is tailored for sustainability professionals in private companies, industry associations, NGOs, and public authorities across sustainability, procurement, communications and relevant leadership roles.

Details:

• This module is the first part of a three-day training series.
• You can choose to take any of the modules individually, or complete the series by attending all three modules. Participants completing the series will receive a Completion Certificate* from Ethical Trade Denmark.
• This Academy Programme is free for Ethical Trade Denmark members. There is generally no cap on the number of participants per organisation, but as space is limited, we reserve the right to restrict this to two participants per organisation if the event becomes fully booked.
• Non-members: 5000 DKK per module.
• The training is offered to private companies, civil society organisations, public institutions and buyers, and trade unions. It is not open to consulting organizations.
• The courses are conducted in English.

*This certificate documents participation in a course offered by Ethical Trade Denmark and does not constitute a public or accredited education.