How we work
We offer three flexible engagement models designed to meet the specific strategic needs of your organisation.
1. Strategic diagnostic | Fixed scope
Establishing your baseline
Before you can lead, you must know where you stand. Our four-week engagement provides a rapid forensic review of your current governance to:
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Identify operational and regulatory risk exposures.
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For NSW Agencies | Evaluate alignment with the Anti-Slavery Commissioner’s ‘Reasonable Steps’ and categorise ‘High-Risk’ spend.
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Deliver a prioritised roadmap for risk mitigation and capability uplift.
2. Fractional chief human rights officer | Strategic integration
Your on-call human rights SME
We provide the senior-led authority of an in-house expert to help you navigate high-stakes moments. By adding our global expertise to your team’s deep knowledge of your operations, we ensure your sustainability promises are matched by verified actions.
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NSW Modern Slavery Act Implementation | Expert guidance on Heightened Modern Slavery Due Diligence.
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Operational Integration | Stress-testing grievance mechanisms to ensure they are effective, trusted and trauma-informed.
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Governance Support | Attendance at Board/ESG Committee meetings and executive-level review of Modern Slavery Statements and GRS Annual Disclosures.
3. Specialist advisory | Bespoke projects
Targeted expertise for high-stakes moments
We provide deep-dive consultancy for specific transactions or operational shifts where risk is acute:
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The Inherent Risk Audit | Using the IRIT (Inherent Risk Identification Tool) to screen major infrastructure or renewable energy projects.
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M&A & Market Entry | Expert guidance on navigating human rights minefields in high-risk operations.
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Crisis & Remedy | Designing effective, survivor-centred grievance and remediation strategies.
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Investment | Meeting the transparency requirements of the NSW Anti-Slavery Commissioner's Public Register.
Strategic leadership & governance
Our advice is grounded in the same frameworks we develop for Australia’s leading governance institutions.
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For Directors | Embedding Human Rights Due Diligence into your Business Strategy — Published by the Australian Institute of Company Directors (AICD)
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For Policy Makers | Critical Minerals and the Case for Human Rights in the Just Transition — Published by the Lowy Institute
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For Executive Teams | Stopping Slavery in the Supply Chain — Featured on ABC Radio National Breakfast