Focusright provides consultancy services to help companies embed human rights due diligence and responsible business practices throughout their operations and supply chains. The firm collaborates with various sectors, offering expertise in risk assessment, impact assessment, and capacity building.

Focusright

Focusright provides consultancy services that help businesses embed human rights due diligence throughout their operations and supply chains. The company works with various sectors to integrate responsible business practices aligned with international human rights standards and legal developments.

focusright ltd | 2,229 followers on LinkedIn. making human rights tangible for business | focusright ltd. works with companies from various sectors to strengthen their management systems to identify and address their human rights risks — both in their operations and in their extended supply chains. focusright ltd. advises on embedding relevant policies, designing human rights due diligence processes, managing supply chain risks and structuring remedy in line with the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights (UNGPs). focusright ltd. provides guidance on implementing human rights-related regulations such as the UK Modern Slavery Act, recommends actions to take to tackle systemic human rights issues, and conducts human rights impact assessments in higher-risk environments.​

Director & Co-Founder bei focusright ltd.

Matthias Leisinger

Sibylle Baumgartner

Business & Human Rights Consultant at focusright ltd

Yolinka Vossen

Consultant Business and Human Rights at focusright ltd

Dominic Rietmann

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🎬 #Humanrights due diligence in a nutshell: we're happy to launch our new #HRDD explainer videos at the Swiss #BHRForum ➡ Available in English, German, French and Italian for your #management , #suppliers , #businesspartners or anyone who has 3 minutes to learn why human rights are important for companies and what #HRDD is all about: https://lnkd.in/ebqxKAic Created within the frame of the Swiss National Action Plan for Business and Human Rights (NAP) 2020-2023 with the support of Federal Department of Foreign Affairs FDFA and SECO International Labour Affairs and the UN Global Compact Network Switzerland & Liechtenstein as strategic partner.

💡 New guidance available: The OECD - OCDE released a new handbook on enabling #livingincomes and #livingwages in agriculture, garment, and footwear supply chains. Here are the key takeaways and action points for companies: 🔄 Embed living income and living wage due diligence into policies and management systems 🔍 Assess Risks and Impacts: Evaluate whether your practices contribute to living income /wage gaps in own operations and among prioritised suppliers 📝 Prioritize and Plan: Focus on areas with significant living wage / income gaps and develop strategies to address the root causes, incl. by reviewing own purchasing practices 💡 Implement Solutions: Consider measures like establishing long-term supplier relationships, direct pricing increases, and productivity enhancements 📈 Monitor Progress: Track key indicators, ensuring workers, unions, and farmers play an integral role in the monitoring process 🤝 Collaborate: Engage in wage-setting processes aligned with ILO principles and provide for or cooperate in remediation efforts ➡ The handbook is a useful resource for companies looking for an overview of what living wage & income is all about and how to move from commitment to action: https://lnkd.in/eDvGzSWN #ResponsibleBusiness #LivingWage #SupplyChainDueDiligence #OECD #bizhumanrights

💡Is your company looking to get started with #humanrights due diligence? Registration is now open for the upcoming UN Global Compact Network Switzerland & Liechtenstein 's #bizhumanrights Accellerator The Business & Human Rights Accelerator is a six-month programme activating companies participating in the United Nations Global Compact across industries and regions. The objective is to help businesses swiftly move from commitment to action on human rights and labour rights through establishing an ongoing human rights due diligence process. 🗓 Programme schedule & costs - Registration: 12 September 2024 - 20 December January 2024 - Programme duration: February to July 2025 - Effort: 50 hours (over the 6-month period) - Language: English - Costs: free of charge for participants of the UN Global Compact Network Switzerland & Liechtenstein ➡ More information and registration: https://lnkd.in/e3M-BviY

📢 Interessanter #HRDD Job in Muttenz: Valora Group sucht (befristet) eine Fachexpert:in Nachhaltigkeit (50-70%) mit Fokus auf #Menschenrechte und #Sorgfaltspflichten : https://lnkd.in/e_EjTEiz

Last week, focusright ltd Director and Co-Founder Sibylle Baumgartner had the pleasure to speak at the Swiss Medtech regulatory conference. There were engaged discussions around the implications of #HRDD for medtech companies, the impact of Swiss #sustainability regulations and how to navigate #EU laws with a Swiss compass. Key takeaways include: 🚨 Do not wait, there's no time to waste: get ready for due diligence regulations and customer requests now 💪 Establishing internal capacities and cross-functional collaboration is key 🎛 Align your sustainability / HRDD roadmaps with financial planning and monitoring 🤝 SMEs in particular need guidance for risk-based approaches Many thanks to Swiss Medtech for inviting focusright to be part of the event, and to everyone - especially co-panelists Dora Rio Nina Tammler Linda Bergsten Sebastian Mörth Sarah Vowles and Barbara Mettler - for the interesting exchanges!

💡 We are looking forward to next week's webinar on the role of #traceability in #humanrights due diligence, open for all members of the UN Global Compact Network Switzerland & Liechtenstein As part of the webinar, BREITLING Chief Sustainability Officer Aurelia Figueroa and Walter Matter SA Country Manager in Ethopia, Iyasu Adisu will share their valuable insights and practical experience on working on traceability as part of #HRDD . ➡ More info and registration: https://lnkd.in/emQ8_HQq

Another interesting position to apply for! Karin Reiter The Adecco Group #HRDD #BizHumanRights #jobs

focusright ltd is looking forward to participating in the Swiss Medtech National Regulatory Conference, taking place in Berne on October 17th. Facing the complexities of various established and upcoming regulations, the Swiss #medtech industry finds itself in challenging terrain. The event aims to shed light on these challenges, offering insight and practical advice. It will provide a comprehensive overview of ongoing political negotiations and the latest regulatory measures affecting Swiss medtech companies. The panel discussion 3 - “ #Sustainability Regulation in Switzerland” will be attended by Sibylle Baumgartner , Director and co-founder of focusright. The following people will also take part in the panel: - Dora Rio , SHL Medical AG - Nina Tammler , Insel Gruppe - Barbara Mettler , Swiss Medtech (Moderation) Sibylle will also participate in panel discussion 6 "The Green Deal: Impact on Swiss Companies", together with: - Linda Bergsten , Roche Diagnostics - Sebastian Mörth , Intuitive - Sarah Vowles , Tecan - Barbara Mettler , Swiss Medtech (Moderation) ➡ More information & sign up: https://lnkd.in/e9RhsCMq

💡 Spannende Stelle in Basel: Swiss Fair Trade sucht eine Expert:in für #HRDD / menschenrechtliche Sorgfaltspflichten: ➡ https://lnkd.in/e8fvDVy9

Yesterday we had the honor to moderate a panel discussion at the annual conference of Ethics and Compliance Switzerland on the topic “how to implement an effective human rights management system”. Many thanks to the panelists Stephanie Ossenbach Aditi Wanchoo Marion Schnyder Rolf H. Weber for the valuable contributions and insights. Few key take-aways: 💡 Cooperation between different functions in the company is important - sustainability, compliance, human resources or purchasing play a crucial role in implementation an effective human rights management system 💡 Importance of leadership - "Conduct from the top" is key 💡 Diverse value systems in different cultures must be taken into account when rolling out a human rights management system 💡It is important not to forget that the bottom line is to improve the situation of people in the supply chain 💡 and last but not least - it needs PASSION and PATIENCE💡

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