Developing a Corporate Human Rights Policy for a Global Leader in Audio Electronics

In response to evolving customer demands and industry expectations, our client, a renowned global leader in audio electronics, recognized the imperative need to develop their inaugural Corporate Human Rights Policy. The client routinely received ESG-related surveys and questionnaires, many of which requested detailed insights into the company's human rights commitments and associated policies. In light of these pressures, the client sought Antea Group's support in crafting a comprehensive human rights policy that would align with international standards and best practices.

Our approach to developing the Human Rights Policy for our client involved a structured and collaborative process:

1. Peer Benchmarking: The initiative commenced with the identification of industry peers and competitors for benchmarking purposes. Antea Group conducted a rigorous benchmarking exercise, assessing the human rights policies of large multinational enterprises based on publicly available information. This analysis allowed us to identify key focus areas for the client's policy development.
2. Leveraging International Frameworks: To ensure alignment with global standards, we drew upon international frameworks such as the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights. This foundation informed the creation of a benchmarking element matrix, enabling a comprehensive comparison of the client's human rights maturity against their peer group.
3. Policy Development: The subsequent phases involved the development of the policy outline, followed by the creation of the initial draft policy and, ultimately, the final draft policy. Throughout each stage, the project team maintained close collaboration with the client, seeking feedback and input to ensure that the policy drafts met their expectations. 
4. Client Review and Approval: The final draft policy underwent a review and approval process within the client's organization, involving key stakeholders and ensuring alignment with the company's vision and values.

The outcomes of this collaborative effort were significant and impactful:

1. Publication of Human Rights Policy: The client successfully published their Corporate Human Rights Policy, reinforcing their commitment to ethical and responsible business practices.
2. Employee Engagement: The policy rollout included a process for socializing it with employees, fostering awareness and buy-in throughout the organization.
3. Efficient Timeline: The entire process, from project initiation to policy publication and approvals, was completed in under three months, meeting the client's demanding timeline and demonstrating our commitment to prompt and effective execution.
4. Continued Collaboration: Antea Group continues to collaborate closely with the client on various ESG strategic initiatives, reinforcing our role as a trusted partner in their sustainability journey.