Responsible Business Conduct and Freedom of Association and Collective Bargaining
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Responsible Business Conduct and Freedom of Association and Collective Bargaining
27 avril–15 mai 2026
Le cours est disponible en English
Présentation du cours
Freedom of association and the effective recognition of the right to collective bargaining are among the fundamental principles and rights at work. They are also central to responsible business conduct (RBC) and to effective human rights due diligence (HRDD) in global supply chains. In practice, however, companies and other stakeholders often face complex questions on how to respect these rights across different legal, institutional and operational contexts. This online course provides participants with a practical introduction to principles and standards on freedom of association and collective bargaining, and how they can be integrated into responsible business conduct and human rights due diligence processes. The course draws on instruments including the ILO Tripartite Declaration of Principles concerning Multinational Enterprises and Social Policy (MNE Declaration); and tools developed by the ILO Helpdesk for Business, a one-stop shop on how to better align business operations with international labour standards.
Groupes cibles
- Enterprises, including staff working on sustainability/ESG, compliance, human resources, industrial relations, procurement, sourcing, legal and internal audit. - Employer and business membership organizations; trade unions and workers' organizations. - Procurement agencies and development finance institutions involved in responsible sourcing and investment requirements. - Line ministries and public agencies with mandates related to labour, trade, procurement, justice and human rights. - National human rights institutions, academia, UN agencies and other stakeholders supporting responsible business conduct initiatives.
What you will learn?
- Business and human rights and responsible business conduct: key frameworks and expectations for companies.
- Principles and standards on freedom of association and collective bargaining, including the core ILO Conventions Nos 87 and 98.
- Common risk scenarios and adverse impacts related to freedom of association and collective bargaining in business operations and supply chains.
- Meaningful stakeholder engagement in HRDD processes: engaging workers and their representatives to identify and address labour impacts.
- Grievance mechanisms and remediation pathways: preventive and corrective actions, effective complaint handling.
How the course works
Self-guided learning on the ITCILO eCampus (24/7 access during the course period).
Live sessions and moderated peer exchange.
Short quizzes and practical activities to support application to your context.
Final assignment: a short, practice-oriented deliverable (e.g., HRDD component on freedom of association and collective bargaining).
Certificate
Participants who successfully complete the course requirements receive an ITCILO Certificate of Participation.
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