Claire Lynch Consulting
From insight to impact
Business and human rights advisory for in-house HRDD and sustainability practitioners — practical due diligence, responsible sourcing, and social impact work across global supply chains, especially fashion, food & beverage, and FMCG.
message from the founder
I founded CLC to bridge the gap between research and reality in the field of business & human rights. Our work transforms complex concepts of responsible business conduct into practical solutions that enhance human dignity. What sets us apart is our integration of multiple disciplines to address human rights challenges.
By combining our diverse expertise
- Law
- Economics
- Behavioural science
- Sustainability
- The creative industries
- Training
- Communications skills
We transform insights into practical solutions. This unique approach helps businesses move from understanding to action, addressing human rights issues to create genuine positive social impact in their supply chains.
our areas of expertise
Practical HRDD where people and supply chains meet
Human Rights Risk & Impact Management
Identify, prioritise, and manage human rights risks and impacts in complex supply chains — from gap analysis and risk assessment through to usable management systems.
Responsible Sourcing
Embed social sustainability in purchasing so costing, lead times, and supplier relationships protect workers rather than transfer risk upstream.
Social Impact Measurement
Build Theory of Change, indicators, and monitoring so you can plan, track, and improve how activities affect workers and communities — not only report activity.
Stakeholder Engagement & Collaboration
Align internal teams and external partners — suppliers, workers’ representatives, NGOs, industry initiatives — so human rights action sticks beyond a single function.
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Latest insights
Forced Labour in the Platform Economy: What can businesses do?
On 12 June 2026, the International Labour Conference adopted ILO Convention No. 193 on Decent Work in the Platform Economy. It is the first binding global…
The UNGPs at 15: How are we holding up in practice? What does HRDD look like now?
This is Part 2 of our anniversary series on the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights. Part 1 looked at the way the UNGP framework works in…
UNGPs at 15: What They Changed and Why
The UNGPs’ real innovation wasn’t raising the bar for business - it was reading how power moves through a supply chain, and building the response around that.
Modern slavery and the World Cup
The Men’s 2026 World Cup, hosted by the USA, Canada and Mexico, kicks off this week in Mexico City. It is set to be the largest in the competition’s history…
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