As global expectations and regulatory requirements around human rights due diligence (HRDD) and disclosure continue to intensify, the oil and gas industry finds itself uniquely positioned at the forefront of this evolution. Operating in complex, high-risk environments for decades, the sector has developed extensive experience identifying, assessing, and managing human rights impacts across operations, supply chains, and stakeholder relationships. Many companies have already embedded HRDD into core risk management processes, aligning with the UN guiding principles and industry guidance such as Ipieca.

This session aims to provide attendees with a nuanced understanding of both the strengths and the gaps facing the sector and to explore how that experience can become a competitive advantage as new regulations demand more robust, transparent, and standardised approaches to human rights performance. Panelists, including global experts on human rights risks, and industry leaders and practitioners, will share practical approaches for adapting existing practices, strengthening supply chain due diligence, and addressing emerging challenges such as value chain scrutiny, stakeholder engagement, and consistent application across energy transition portfolios.