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Social impact, rights & just transition · Core

Human-rights impact assessment

Also called: HRIA

ELI5

A structured assessment of actual and potential human-rights effects.

Used in conversation

“Can we separate the target for human-rights impact assessment from measured performance?”

Pitch context

You will see “Human-rights impact assessment” in sustainability reports, impact decks, climate plans and assurance materials when the discussion reaches social impact, rights & just transition.

Why it matters: In social impact, rights & just transition, a loose definition can change rights, obligations, approval, disclosure or enforceability.

Caution

Meaning, enforceability and required process vary by jurisdiction and agreement; this definition is not legal advice.

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