Module 3: Due Diligence – How action leads to change

Learn how to progress from action plans and integration to lasting change with your due diligence program. 

How can you ensure that your work on responsible business conduct does not stop once you have started your internal integration? This module provides insight into the final three steps of the OECD due diligence process: continuous improvement and effectiveness, credible communication, and setting up grievance mechanisms and remediation. We will also explore how meaningful stakeholder engagement is essential to all three steps – for example, by involving employees, suppliers, and civil society to validate efforts and provide feedback on effectiveness.

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

• Monitor and assess the impact of your due diligence efforts

• Communicate actions credibly without greenwashing

• Develop and implement an effective grievance and remediation system

• Engage relevant stakeholders to enhance follow-up, communication, and grievance handling

Participants will also be invited to join the  Ethical Business Forum at the end of 2026, 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 working on responsible business conduct and due diligence.

Details: 

• This module is the second 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 sessions.
  Participants completing the series will receive a Completion Certificate from Ethical Trade Denmark. 
• This Academy Programme is free for Ethical Trade Denmark members, with no cap on number of participants from the member organisation.
• Fee for non-members: 9000 DKK
• The courses are conducted in English.