This project aims to raise awareness and build capacity among civil society organisations, trade unions, academics, and individual advocates in Türkiye on the topic of business and human rights (BHR). It focuses on corporate accountability, due diligence laws, and the practical tools needed to promote responsible business conduct.
The project is jointly implemented by the European Neighbourhood Council (ENC) and the Business and Human Rights Association (BHRTR) – two organisations committed to human rights and corporate responsibility in Europe and Türkiye.
Türkiye is a key country in global supply chains, particularly in sectors such as textiles, agriculture, and automotive. This project supports local stakeholders in understanding and engaging with new international laws that demand companies respect human rights and environmental standards throughout their operations and supply chains.
The current phase of the project is scheduled to conclude in April 2025, with a final public event and the launch of a long-term network (TR Compass) to sustain impact.
TR Compass is an open, voluntary network that brings together civil society organisations, trade unions, academics, and individual activists working on business and human rights in Türkiye. It provides a platform for informal collaboration, resource-sharing, and joint advocacy.
Simply fill out the form on CSO Engagement Hub page or email us at [contact@trcompass.com.tr] with your organisation’s name, a contact person, area of interest, and a short message about why you would like to join.
Absolutely! TR Compass welcomes individuals with a passion for human rights and responsible business. Just reach out through the contact form or email and tell us about your interest.
There are no membership fees or legal obligations. Participation is entirely voluntary and flexible—members can engage as much or as little as they like.
Leaving is just as easy as joining. Simply send us an email stating your wish to step back from the network, and we will remove you from our contact list.
The TR Compass Digital Library includes legal briefings, guides, and reports on due diligence, supply chain laws, and responsible business practices.
Business and Human Rights (BHR) refers to the responsibility of companies to respect human rights throughout their operations and supply chains. It also involves the role of governments and civil society in ensuring accountability.
The UNGPs are an international framework adopted by the UN in 2011. They outline the duties of states to protect human rights, the responsibility of businesses to respect them, and the need for access to remedies for affected people.
HREDD is a process that companies follow to identify, prevent, mitigate, and account for how they address their impacts on human rights and the environment. HREDD is increasingly being regulated in mandatory laws.
The CSDDD is an EU directive that mandates large-scale companies to identify, prevent, and mitigate human rights and environmental risks across their global supply chains. Additionally, it requires companies to develop remediation mechanisms, establish grievance procedures, ensure stakeholder participation throughout all processes, and publish public reports. It applies not only to the companies located in the EU, but also to large non-EU companies that generate turnover from the EU market. CSDDD provides a legally binding framework for corporate responsibility to respect human rights, aligning with the United Nations Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights.
The LkSG is a German law that came into force in 2023. It regulates corporate responsibility to identify, prevent, and remedy human rights and environmental risks in supply chains, requiring companies above a certain size to conduct HREDD in their supply chains.
Yes. Several countries have enacted similar laws, including France (Duty of Vigilance Law), Norway (Transparency Act), and the Netherlands (Child Labour Due Diligence Law). International frameworks also include OECD Guidelines and ILO conventions.
Türkiye plays a significant role in global value chains, especially in export-oriented industries. Promoting BHR helps ensure responsible trade, supports workers’ rights, attracts responsible investment, and aligns Türkiye with global legal standards.
Civil society organisations, trade unions, academics, and activists play a vital role in monitoring corporate practices, advocating for victims of abuse, raising awareness, and shaping policy. Their engagement ensures transparency, accountability, and fair outcomes for all.