Module 1: 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 Module 1  (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? 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: 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

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.
• Ethical Business Forum – participants will also be invited to join the conference 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.
• 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 programme documents participation in a course offered by Ethical Trade Denmark and does not constitute a public or accredited education.