Human Rights Impact Assessment (EvIDH)
Human Rights Impact Assessment (EvIDH)
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The Human Rights Impact Assessment (EvIDH) is a specialized service of ZEa Social Consulting that allows companies, governments, and organizations to identify, analyze, and manage the possible effects of their activities on the human rights of communities, workers, and other stakeholders.
This process is key to complying with national and international standards, anticipating regulations, strengthening corporate reputation, and ensuring the social sustainability of any project. It is the starting point for Human Rights Due Diligence.
The Human Rights Impact Assessment (EvIDH) is a specialized service from ZEa Social Consulting that allows companies, governments, and organizations to identify, analyze, and manage the potential effects of their activities on the human rights of communities, workers, and other stakeholders.
This process is key to meeting national and international standards, anticipating regulations, enhancing corporate reputation, and ensuring the social sustainability of any project. It is the starting point of Human Rights Due Diligence.
What is a Human Rights Impact Assessment (EvIDH)?
The EvIDH is a systematic and participatory process that identifies both the risks and the positive and negative impacts that a project, operation, or supply chain can generate on human rights. It analyzes aspects such as labor conditions, health, safety, the environment, access to resources, gender equality, the rights of indigenous peoples, and other fundamental issues.
Key objectives and benefits
Regulatory Compliance and Anticipation of Regulations
Allows companies to anticipate future national and international regulations, avoid sanctions, and demonstrate their commitment to the UN Guiding Principles and other global standards.
Proactive Risk Management
Identifies potential adverse impacts early, preventing conflicts, reputational crises, and costs arising from litigation or sanctions.
Improvement of Reputation and Relations with Stakeholders
Strengthens the trust of customers, investors, communities, and authorities, differentiating the company as socially responsible and committed to human rights.
Attraction and Retention of Talent
The new generations value ethical and responsible companies, which increases the pride and commitment of employees and improves the workplace environment.
Facilitates Consultation and Dialogue Processes
Serves as a basis for Prior, Free, and Informed Consultation in projects that affect indigenous communities or other differentiated groups.
Regulatory Compliance and Anticipation of Regulations
Allows companies to anticipate future national and international regulations, avoid penalties, and demonstrate their commitment to the UN Guiding Principles and other global standards.
Proactive Risk Management
Identifies potential adverse impacts early on, preventing conflicts, reputational crises, and costs arising from litigation or penalties.
Improvement of Reputation and Relationships with Stakeholders
Strengthens the trust of clients, investors, communities, and authorities, distinguishing the company as socially responsible and committed to human rights.
Attraction and Retention of Talent
The new generations value ethical and responsible companies, which increases pride and commitment among employees and improves workplace climate.
Facilitates Consultation and Dialogue Processes
Serves as a basis for Prior, Free, and Informed Consultation in projects that affect indigenous communities or other differentiated groups.
What does the ZEa Social Consulting service include?
Specialized and Adapted Methodology
ZEa uses its own methodology, aligned with the UN Guiding Principles, which combines documentary research, fieldwork, and active participation of rights holders and stakeholders.
Comprehensive Value Chain Analysis
We assess risks and opportunities at all stages of the project, from planning to closure, considering workers, communities, suppliers, and other relevant actors.
Stakeholder Participation
We involve communities, vulnerable groups, and key actors in the process, ensuring an inclusive evaluation that is sensitive to gender and context of vulnerability.
Action and Mitigation Plans
We develop concrete strategies to prevent, mitigate, or remediate negative impacts and enhance positive effects. We include mechanisms for monitoring and periodic review.
Continuous Support
We offer follow-up in the implementation of recommendations and support in communication with authorities, funders, and interest groups.
Specialized and adapted methodology
ZEa uses its own methodology, aligned with the UN Guiding Principles, which combines documentary research, field work, and active participation of rights holders and stakeholders.
Comprehensive value chain analysis
We assess risks and opportunities at all stages of the project, from planning to closure, considering workers, communities, suppliers, and other relevant actors.
Stakeholder participation
We involve communities, vulnerable groups, and key actors in the process, ensuring an inclusive evaluation that is sensitive to gender and contexts of vulnerability.
Action and mitigation plans
We develop concrete strategies to prevent, mitigate, or remedy negative impacts and enhance positive effects. We include mechanisms for monitoring and periodic review.
Ongoing support
We provide follow-up on the implementation of recommendations and support in communication with authorities, funders, and stakeholders.
Methodology and phases of the process
1. Planning and Scope Determination
Definition of objectives, identification of key actors, and delimitation of the area of influence.
2. Data Collection and Baseline
Document review, interviews, surveys, and participatory workshops to understand the context and initial conditions.
3. Impact Analysis
Identification and assessment of risks and opportunities from the perspective of human rights, prioritizing the severity and vulnerability of affected groups.
4. Mitigation and Management
Design of measures to prevent, mitigate, or remediate adverse impacts and enhance positive ones.
5. Report and Evaluation
Preparation of clear and useful reports for decision-making, regulatory compliance, and communication with stakeholders.
1. Planning and Scope Determination
Definition of objectives, identification of key stakeholders, and delimitation of the area of influence.
2. Data Collection and Baseline
Document review, interviews, surveys, and participatory workshops to understand the context and initial conditions.
3. Impact Analysis
Identification and assessment of risks and opportunities from a human rights perspective, prioritizing the severity and vulnerability of affected groups.
4. Mitigation and Management
Design of measures to prevent, mitigate, or remediate adverse impacts and enhance positive ones.
5. Report and Evaluation
Preparation of clear and useful reports for decision-making, regulatory compliance, and communication with stakeholders.
Why choose ZEa Social Consulting?
Proven experience in high-impact projects in Mexico and Latin America, collaborating with companies, governments, and international organizations.
Comprehensive and personalized approach, tailored to the needs and context of each client and project.
Commitment to transparency, ethics, and participation, ensuring inclusive and culturally relevant processes.
Proven experience in high-impact projects in Mexico and Latin America, collaborating with companies, governments, and international organizations.
Comprehensive and personalized approach, tailored to the needs and context of each client and project.
Commitment to transparency, ethics, and participation, ensuring inclusive and culturally relevant processes.
With a Human Rights Impact Assessment, your organization not only complies with its legal obligations but also strengthens its reputation, prevents risks, and generates shared value for all involved.
With a Human Rights Impact Assessment, your organization not only complies with its legal obligations but also strengthens its reputation, prevents risks, and generates shared value for all involved.
With a Human Rights Impact Assessment, your organization not only complies with its legal obligations but also strengthens its reputation, prevents risks, and generates shared value for all involved.
THE COMPANY
ZEa Social Consulting is a leading company in social research and international consulting, specialized in social impact assessments and human rights.
We collaborate with public and private organizations, governments, and communities to drive positive transformations.
THE COMPANY
ZEa Social Consulting is a leading company in social research and international consulting, specialized in social impact assessments and human rights.
We collaborate with public and private organizations, governments, and communities to drive positive transformations.
THE COMPANY
ZEa Social Consulting is a leading company in social research and international consulting, specialized in social impact assessments and human rights.
We collaborate with public and private organizations, governments, and communities to drive positive transformations.
THE COMPANY
ZEa Social Consulting is a leading company in social research and international consulting, specialized in social impact assessments and human rights.
We collaborate with public and private organizations, governments, and communities to drive positive transformations.