Human Rights Policy
RRP is committed to respecting and upholding human rights and advancing more inclusive socio-economic outcomes. This means working to align our own internal processes and strategies with international human rights norms and having the same expectations of those with whom we conduct business.
Key international human rights laws and conventions we commit to include, but are not limited to:
- International Bill of Human Rights (which includes the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights, and the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights)
- United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, ILO Indigenous and Tribal Peoples Convention (No. 169)
- International Labour Organization’s Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work (freedom of association, freedom from forced labour and child labour, non-discrimination, and the right to a safe and healthy working environment)
- United Nations Declaration on the Right to Development
We continuously seek to improve in our business activities to uphold human rights and more equitable distribution of the benefits of development. A commitment to advancing free, meaningful and active participatory decision making by affected rightsholders is a key means by which we will work to advance these goals. We recognize this is not easy work and progress takes time. We will work with entities that demonstrate good faith commitment and sincere efforts to advance due diligence practices and more inclusive outcomes.
The following due diligence frameworks guide our efforts:
- UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights
- OECD Guidelines for Responsible Business Conduct
- UNDP framework for Heightened Human Rights Due Diligence in Conflict-Affected regions
Our human rights due diligence approach aligns with international human rights norms and includes:
Rightsholder engagement, consent, and co-design of impact assessment, monitoring and management strategies
Affected rightsholders and/or their direct proxy representatives (e.g. civil society organizations, NGOs, human rights experts) are best positioned to identify actual or potential positive and negative social and environmental impacts and risks from business activities and should be active partners in managing these. This due diligence approach helps ensure the most resilient and sustainable projects. We work with project proponents who understand this and commit to integrating processes and systems to active, free and meaningful participation by affected rights holders and communities.
Equitable distribution of the benefits of development
We work with project proponents who are committed to fair value creation for rightsholder groups and communities affected by economic development.
Governance
Ensuring senior accountability and adequate resourcing to operationalize effective human rights due diligence across our own operations and in the operations of clients with whom we conduct business activities.
Action
Continuously reflecting on the effectiveness of our approach to advance rights respecting practices and the equitable distribution of the benefits of development while also taking appropriate measures to prevent, mitigate, and use our leverage to ensure remediation to address any adverse human rights impacts caused by or linked to our activities or those of our clients.
Tracking
Monitoring the effectiveness of our actions and making improvements as needed.
Communication
Reporting on our human rights performance and impacts in a transparent manner.
Grievances
Have a grievance related to RRP’s work or a project RRP is supporting? Email us directly. RRP commits to non-retaliation for grievance reporting and to responding to grievances filed by return email within 7 business days to confirm receipt and information about next steps.
Aimable Karangwa — President and CEO
Sarah Morris Lang — Founder, VP Sustainability