Training on Supply Chain Due Diligence and Human Rights in the Oil and Gas Industry

Oil and gas supply chains span multiple countries, contractors, subcontractors, logistics providers, equipment manufacturers, and service companies, creating significant environmental, social, governance (ESG), and human rights risks. Organizations are increasingly expected to identify, prevent, mitigate, and address risks such as forced labor, child labor, unsafe working conditions, discrimination, modern slavery, community impacts, indigenous peoples' rights, and unethical sourcing practices. Investors, regulators, customers, and international financial institutions now require companies to demonstrate effective human rights due diligence, responsible procurement, and transparent supply chain governance.

This course equips participants with practical knowledge and tools to design and implement supply chain due diligence and human rights programs across the oil and gas value chain. Participants learn how to identify human rights risks, conduct supplier due diligence, assess ESG performance, implement responsible sourcing practices, perform supplier audits, manage contractor compliance, establish grievance mechanisms, engage stakeholders, and strengthen governance throughout procurement and contract management processes. The course also covers modern slavery prevention, labor rights, environmental and social risk management, supplier performance monitoring, digital due diligence technologies, and sustainability reporting.

Participants examine internationally recognized standards and frameworks, including the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights (UNGPs), OECD Due Diligence Guidance for Responsible Business Conduct, OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises, ILO Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work, ISO 20400 Sustainable Procurement, ISO 37301 Compliance Management Systems, IFC Performance Standards, and the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) Standards. Through supplier assessments, procurement simulations, human rights impact assessments, and real-world case studies, participants develop the skills to strengthen responsible supply chain management, improve ESG performance, reduce compliance risks, and protect human rights throughout oil and gas operations.

Duration

5 Days

Who Should Attend

• Procurement Managers
• Supply Chain Managers
• Contract Managers
• Vendor Management Professionals
• Compliance Managers
• ESG Managers
• Sustainability Managers
• Human Rights Officers
• Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Professionals
• Risk Managers
• Internal Auditors
• Legal Advisors
• HSE Managers
• Operations Managers
• Project Managers
• Community Relations Officers
• National Oil Company Executives
• Petroleum Regulatory Officials
• Development Finance Professionals
• Oil and Gas Consultants

Individual Impact

• Conduct supplier due diligence assessments.
• Strengthen ESG and human rights expertise.
• Improve procurement governance.
• Enhance supplier risk management capabilities.
• Lead responsible sourcing initiatives.

Organizational Impact

• Stronger supply chain governance.
• Reduced human rights risks.
• Improved ESG performance.
• Better regulatory compliance.
• Increased supplier accountability.
• Enhanced corporate reputation.
• Improved stakeholder confidence.
• More resilient supply chains.
• Sustainable procurement practices.

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

• Understand supply chain due diligence principles.
• Identify human rights risks across the oil and gas value chain.
• Conduct supplier ESG and human rights risk assessments.
• Implement responsible sourcing and sustainable procurement practices.
• Strengthen contractor and supplier compliance monitoring.
• Apply international human rights and due diligence frameworks.
• Develop supplier audit and performance evaluation programs.
• Establish grievance and remediation mechanisms.
• Improve supply chain transparency and stakeholder engagement.
• Develop organizational due diligence implementation roadmaps.

Module 1: Foundations of Supply Chain Due Diligence and Human Rights

Topics

• Human Rights in the Oil and Gas Industry
• Supply Chain Due Diligence Principles
• ESG and Responsible Business Conduct
• International Human Rights Frameworks

Practical Exercise: Identify human rights risks across an oil and gas supply chain.

Case Study: Human rights challenges in global energy supply chains.

Module 2: Supplier Risk Assessment and Responsible Sourcing

Topics

• Supplier Due Diligence
• ESG Risk Assessment
• Sustainable Procurement
• Contractor Risk Management

Practical Exercise: Conduct a supplier human rights and ESG assessment.

Case Study: Responsible sourcing for offshore engineering projects.

Module 3: Supplier Auditing and Compliance Monitoring

Topics

• Supplier Audits
• Compliance Verification
• Performance Monitoring
• Corrective Action Planning

Practical Exercise: Develop a supplier audit checklist aligned with international standards.

Case Study: Improving supplier compliance through continuous monitoring.

Module 4: Stakeholder Engagement and Human Rights Management

Topics

• Community Engagement
• Indigenous Peoples' Rights
• Grievance Mechanisms
• Remediation Strategies

Practical Exercise: Design a stakeholder engagement and grievance management process.

Case Study: Managing community and labor issues in large energy projects.

Module 5: Governance, Reporting, and Continuous Improvement

Topics

• Supply Chain Governance
• ESG Reporting
• Digital Due Diligence Tools
• Continuous Improvement

Practical Exercise: Develop a supply chain due diligence implementation roadmap for an oil and gas organization.

Case Study: Integrating human rights due diligence into enterprise governance and procurement systems.