Innovations in sustainability systems to support corporate due diligence is a resource hub that provides practical examples and case studies on how sustainability systems support companies in meeting human rights and environmental due diligence (HREDD) requirements. It focuses on the role of credible sustainability standards in supply chain management. For finance professionals, it offers insights into how technological innovations can improve the transparency and reliability of risk data in corporate supply chains.

Organisation behind the tool

This resource is developed and maintained by the ISEAL Alliance, an organisation focused on credible sustainability standards. The initiative is supported through the ISEAL Innovations Fund, which involves partnerships with various bodies including the Rainforest Alliance and technology provider Quizrr.

What the tool does

The resource provides detailed case studies and practical insights, including:

• Demonstrations of gamified technology used to train farm workers and managers on human rights risks.
• Examples of digital platforms that collect anonymised data to identify knowledge gaps and inform risk assessments.
• Guidance on aligning supply chain practices with international frameworks such as the OECD-FAO Guidance for Responsible Agricultural Supply Chains.
• Case studies on reaching marginalised and Indigenous populations to improve social risk identification.

Target audience

The primary audience includes corporate sustainability teams, supply chain managers, and human rights practitioners. It is also highly relevant for policymakers, civil society groups, and financial analysts monitoring corporate ESG performance.

Relevance to finance professionals

• Risk assessment – Provides methodologies for more granular identification of human rights and environmental risks at the farm or production level.
• ESG analysis – Offers insights into the effectiveness of corporate due diligence systems and the quality of underlying supply chain data.
• Investment context – Helps investors evaluate how portfolio companies are adapting to emerging mandatory due diligence regulations through innovative technologies.
• Market/commodity insights – Specific examples focus on agricultural supply chains, such as tea plantations, providing context for commodity-linked investments.