ATOM engages with a consulting firm to work on Human Rights Action Plan
ATOM engages the services of a globally reputed consulting firm that is made up of a women-led team of experts on human rights to support in reviewing and developing of a Human Rights Action Plan.
As an initial step, the engaged human rights firm will conduct a Human Rights risks review and assessment of the business’s various activities and how they impact the human rights of the rights-holders.
Based on the findings, both parties will jointly develop a Human Rights Corrective Action Plan to ensure the business’s commitment to respecting human rights.
ATOM’s Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Muhammad Ziaullah Siddiqui, said, “We are one step closer to moving towards reforming a comprehensive human rights approach and initiating impactful activities for all our stakeholders, including our employees and customers as well as wider communities. We hope our partnership will bring sustainable and positive change to society by incorporating international and local best practices.”
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The consulting firm ATOM engaged has human rights expertise and has a strong track record in human rights risk assessment and management, community engagement and consultation to develop a Human Rights Corrective Action Plan.
It provides a wide range of services, such as the development and implementation of stakeholder engagement strategies, environmental impact assessments, and various sustainability certifications. It also designs training and programs to build capacity where its clients need it most.
“In today’s business environment, I believe that responsible brands like ATOM will have stronger positive impacts on communities by adopting international standards as well as upholding international human rights, respecting local and international laws while remaining committed to all legal and ethical obligations. With this initiative, we, ATOM, pledge to create social impact activities since our brand launch last June and hope our earmarked 3 billion MMK contribution will benefit about 100,000 people across the country, “ added U Win Paing Kyaw, Deputy Chief Executive Officer of ATOM.
