1. Purpose

OneWorld Sustainability Consult is committed to respecting, protecting, and promoting human rights in every aspect of our business operations, partnerships, and engagements.
- We aim to ensure that our business contributes positively to human dignity, equity, and justice, in alignment with our ESG values and stakeholder expectations.

 

2. Policy Objectives

• Respect human rights of employees, clients, communities, and all stakeholders.

• Prevent any form of human rights abuse in our operations and value chain.

• Promote awareness, dialogue, and education on human rights across our business ecosystem.

• Embed human rights due diligence into all decision-making and risk management processes.
  - Align human rights commitments with client codes of conduct, national regulations, and international best practices.​

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3. Guiding Principles

• United Nations Guiding Principles (UNGP) on Business and Human Rights.

• International Labour Organization (ILO) Core Labour Standards.

• Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR).

• OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises.
  - Ghana Labour laws and regional commitments under the African Union Human Rights Charter.

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4. Scope

This policy applies to all employees, consultants, contractors, suppliers, and partners of OneWorld Sustainability Consult.

 

5. Key Commitments

• No Child or Forced Labour: We do not tolerate child labor, human trafficking, or forced labor in any form.

• Non-Discrimination: We foster a diverse and inclusive workplace, free from discrimination based on gender, race, religion, disability, age, or any other status.

• Safe Working Conditions: We are committed to ensuring a healthy, safe, and respectful workplace.

• Freedom of Association: We respect the rights of workers to organize and bargain collectively.

• Access to Remedy: We ensure that affected individuals have access to grievance mechanisms.​

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6. Responsibilities

• Management:

  • Lead policy implementation and ensure all operations comply.

  • Conduct periodic risk reviews and promote accountability.

• Employees:

  • Act in a manner consistent with this policy.

  • Report any concerns or potential violations through designated channels.

• Suppliers & Partners:

  • Adhere to the principles of this policy as a condition of doing business.

  • Undergo due diligence and training as necessary.
     

7. Actions and Implementation

• Human Rights Risk Assessment:

  • Conduct regular assessments to identify and mitigate risks.

  • Integrate findings into project planning and supplier management.

• Training and Capacity Building:

  • Deliver regular training to employees and suppliers on human rights topics.

• Stakeholder Engagement:

  • Collaborate with communities, clients, industry groups, and NGOs to strengthen rights awareness.
    - Engage vulnerable groups, including women, youth, and persons with disabilities, in consultation processes.

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8. Monitoring, Review & Improvement

• Monitoring:

  • Track performance indicators, such as the number of concerns raised, resolved cases, or risk mitigation actions.

• Annual Review:

  • Review this policy at least once a year or when significant business changes occur.

• Continuous Improvement:

  • Update practices in line with evolving legal, client, and societal expectations.

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9. ESG Alignment

• Social Responsibility: Promote equity, inclusion, and justice.

• Stakeholder Engagement: Ensure human rights considerations are central to all business relationships.
  - Integrate human rights performance in ESG reporting, audits, and sustainability impact assessments.
   

Conclusion

By implementing and upholding this Human Rights Policy, OneWorld Sustainability Consult reinforces its identity as a purpose-driven consultancy dedicated to human dignity, ethical excellence, and inclusive development.