Whether you are developing social due diligence capabilities within your organisation or seeking to strengthen your existing approach through discussion of specific challenges, this training bridges the gap between theory and practice, providing you with actionable tools to identify, assess, prioritize, track and address social risks effectively.
What you’ll gain
This half-day programme offers a structured learning experience combining theory with practice. The first half introduces core legislation and methodologies through real-world case studies, covering both successful implementations and common pitfalls in social due diligence. You’ll explore approaches to identifying social gaps across labour practices, community impact, human rights, and supply chain management, alongside practical prioritisation frameworks to help you allocate resources effectively.
The second half transforms learning into application. Working with anonymised scenarios submitted by participants in advance), this problem-solving approach ensures you leave with practical experience applying social due diligence methodologies to genuine scenarios that mirror the complexities you face in your sector.
Trainers
Social Due Diligence Expert
Eliza spent nearly a decade within the UN system working on human rights issues across the world, with the latest role focused on the agencies’ operations compliance with the UN’s own ethical standards. Previously she worked on labour rights, managing projects that tackle forced labour and other forms of human rights violations. She managed as well a large Dutch government-funded project on human rights in Africa, in a region with significant Dutch business operations. Eliza helps companies identify, prevent, and mitigate adverse human rights impacts within their own operations and value chains. She is proficient in methods such as quantitative and qualitative data analysis and research, stakeholder engagement.
International Human Rights Lawyer
Andreea is an international human rights and due diligence lawyer with 15+ years of global experience. She helps businesses apply legal standards across supply chains and has worked with institutions like the ECHR and IOM. Andreea is specialized in forced labour, advising clients on identifying, mitigating, and addressing risks related to modern slavery and exploitative practices. She holds dual LLMs and is called to the Bar of England and Wales.
Key outcomes
By the end of the training, participants will leave with:
- A clearer understanding of core social due diligence concepts and requirements
- Tools and templates to support risk identification, prioritization, and response
- Hands-on experience applying frameworks to real business challenges
- Greater confidence in navigating complex social issues in your role
Details
Date: Wednesday 26 November 2025
Time: 9:00 AM – 13:30 PM
Location: den Haag (tbc)
Price: 439 euro/person
