Webinar on: “Human Rights Due Diligence (HRDD) in Indonesia: Mandatory or Voluntary?”

Human Rights Due Diligence (HRDD) has emerged globally as a key framework to ensure that businesses respect human rights across their operations and supply chains. The framework is grounded in the United Nations Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights (UNGPs), endorsed by the United Nations Human Rights Council in 2011.

Globally, several jurisdictions have begun adopting mandatory HRDD legislation, including the European Union through the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD), and individual countries such as Germany and France. These developments raise important questions for Indonesia, particularly given its role in global supply chains (e.g., palm oil, mining, manufacturing, and digital economy sectors).

In Indonesia, business and human rights discussions are evolving, with initiatives linked to the National Strategy on Business and Human Rights (STRANAS BHR). However, HRDD remains largely voluntary. The debate now centers on whether Indonesia should move toward a mandatory HRDD framework or maintain a voluntary, incentive-based approach. This webinar aims to foster informed dialogue among policymakers, businesses, civil society, academia, and development partners.