Fair Futures provides the strategic oversight of a Chief Human Rights Officer without the cost of a full-time headcount.
We empower boards, the C-Suite, and investors to navigate the complex human rights risks inherent in climate transitions and global value chains.
Moving beyond "tick-box" compliance, we build defensible strategies aligned with international standards, protecting your brand and ensuring your operations and supply chain reflect your core values.
The pressure is high. The reality is complex. In an era of rising costs and tightening margins, the gap between sustainability expectations and commercial reality is a critical vulnerability.
The real risk lies in the disconnect. While the board sets the ambition, the decisions that impact human rights are often buried in silos - from procurement to logistics. Without a direct link between executive oversight and the shop floor, these gaps become legal and reputational minefields.
We bridge the divide. Fair Futures provides the strategic oversight to ensure your values aren't just in a policy document, but embedded in every commercial decision. We transform compliance into long-term resilience, protecting your brand and the people who power it.
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Fiona David, Principal and Founder
Fair Futures translates complex international standards into practical commercial strategy, delivering assurance and impact.
We diagnose: We apply forensic research to uncover hidden vulnerabilities and forced labour risks in opaque supply chains.
We stress-test: Leveraging deep experience in stakeholder engagement, we test the reality of your grievance mechanisms and verify on-the-ground conditions.
We benchmark: We align your operations with the OECD Guidelines on Due Diligence - the global gold standard on responsible business - to ensure your strategy is effective and defensible.
We embed: We operate as a fractional extension of your executive team, bridging the gap between legal requirements and commercial reality.
The Strategic Diagnostic (Entry) A 4-week insight sprint. We conduct a rapid "Gap Analysis" benchmarking your current operations against key international standards. We identify the blind spots where commercial pressures clash with human rights commitments, giving you the clarity you need to decide next steps.
The Fractional Officer (Retainer) Your internal Chief Human Rights Officer. We provide ongoing strategic oversight for a fixed monthly fee. From monitoring emerging supply chain risks and briefing the board to managing crisis response, we ensure your values are embedded in every operational decision.
Specialist Advisory (Bespoke) Strategic counsel for high-stakes moments. We design custom strategies for critical business transitions, including market entry, mergers and acquisitions, or complex crisis remediation. We protect your brand equity when the stakes are highest.
Modern Slavery Governance: As the architect of the Global Slavery Index, founder Fiona David pioneered the world’s leading data set on modern slavery. Fair Futures brings this unparalleled macro-level authority to your specific business context. We help you manage forced labour risks with a level of rigour that satisfies the most demanding investors and regulators.
Just Transition & Net Zero: A sustainable future cannot be built on exploitation. Drawing on decades of experience on the front lines of human trafficking, we advise businesses on ensuring their "green" transitions - from renewable infrastructure to circular supply chains - do not carry hidden social liabilities. We safeguard your "Social License to Operate" in a decarbonising economy.
OECD-Aligned Due Diligence: We don’t just follow frameworks, we empower you to implement the gold standard. By aligning your operations with the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises, we bridge departmental silos and simplify complexity. We transform abstract requirements into a defensible strategy that delivers genuine social impact.
Ground Truth Intelligence: Drawing on decades of field experience and lived-experience advisors, Fair Futures is uniquely positioned to understand the nuances of exploitation firsthand. We provide our clients with a "reality check" on their supply chains—identifying the risks that standard compliance audits consistently miss.
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