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Human Rights Maturity Matrix
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Purpose of This Tool
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This matrix is designed to help companies assess and strengthen their human rights maturity across governance, operations, supply chains, workforce practices, community engagement, environmental management, and security.
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What Is Human Rights Maturity?
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Human rights maturity reflects how systematically and effectively a company identifies, prevents, mitigates, tracks, and remediates risks to people connected to its operations and value chain.
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How to Use This Matrix
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1. Review each category and indicator across the maturity levels.
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2. Identify the level that best reflects current practice, based on evidence.
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3. Document supporting information where applicable.
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4. Use gaps between current and advanced levels to inform action plans.
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What ‘Mature’ Looks Like
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- Clear governance and board oversight of human rights risks
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- Integration of human rights due diligence into risk management systems
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- Meaningful engagement with workers, communities, and Indigenous Peoples
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- Transparent reporting with measurable KPIs tracked over time for workers, communities & supply chain actors
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- Effective grievance mechanisms and access to remedy
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Important Notes
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• This tool is not a compliance checklist; it is a systems-strengthening framework.
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• Evidence-based scoring is recommended.
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• Maturity should be reassessed periodically as risks and operations evolve.
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