Module 1: Due Diligence – from commitment to action

This is Module 1 of the Academy Programme: Responsible Business Practices  (held in Copenhagen). 

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

How can companies ensure that their work on responsible business conduct goes beyond a desk exercise? Many organizations struggle to get off to a strong start when translating 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.

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

• Understand and apply the first three steps of the OECD Due Diligence process
• Identify and prioritize risks within your value chain
• Draw inspiration from peers
• Engage relevant stakeholders to strengthen your due diligence approach

Register for the other modules here:

• Module 2: Buy Smart – Responsible Procurement as a Key Element in Your Due Diligence
  Learn how to move from high-level policies to concrete actions for identifying and prioritizing risks within your organization.
• Module 3: Deliver Results – From Action to Real Change
  Gain clarity on how your procurement practices can contribute to both supply security and sustainability.

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 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 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.