We transform international human rights principles into grounded, context-specific solutions that serve both our client's organization and the communities they affect. We call this social architecture: custom-built systems that reduce risk, create certainty where there is ambiguity, and embed long-term value. Inspired by our namesake, the honeycomb, Henekom Group operates with efficiency, precision, and purpose, helping organizations address human rights and environmental risks head-on. Distinct in the field for our emphasis on execution and measurable results, Henekom Group safeguards organizational value, market share, and reputation to create leaders in responsible, sustainable sports business.
Our Services
Human Rights Due Diligence
Specialization in human rights due diligence for mega-sporting and entertainment events from risk-mapping to regulatory alignment and multi-stakeholder engagement.
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Desk Research
Human Rights Impact Assessment
Stakeholder Engagement and Workshop Design
Action Plans
Associated Presentations
Responsible Contracting/Supply Chain Policies
ESG and Climate
Support for managing post-disaster reputational and legal risks through coordinated stakeholder responses and community resilience planning, also advising on ESG and sustainability to ensure just transition, regulatory compliance and strong governance.
Whole Government Approach
Expertise in partnering with local and national governments through structured listening and design-coordinated responses aligned with international standards.
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Landscape Assessment
SWOT Analysis
Stakeholder Engagement
Strategic Plan Development
Integration Across Departments
Market Entry and Data Insights
Human rights risk benchmarking, landscape analysis, and tailored entry planning to strengthen local and operational effectiveness.
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Literature Review
Benchmarking
Gap Analysis
Entry Recommendations
Development of impact-driven legacy initiatives grounded in research and aligned with the goals of public, private, and civil society partners.
Legacy Building & Strategic Alliances
Who We Work With
Sports federations and organizations, sponsors, host cities, host nations, local organizing committees, and municipalities.
We turn complexity into clarity through governance-driven solutions that deliver measurable, meaningful results.
How We Work
Henekom Group supports clients in translating complex human rights frameworks into policies and processes that can be effectively operationalized with measurable impact in mind. Our approach is grounded in rightsholder-centered engagement and deep contextual understanding. We design actionable strategies tailored to each client’s mandate and operating environment. From the first conversation to final implementation, we ensure that reflective governance principles such as transparency, accountability, and continuous oversight are embedded across all levels of decision-making.
Why Choose Us
On-the-ground experience conducting human rights due diligence in mega-sporting events
Strategic clarity in complexity
We bring structure and focus to complex challenges, even in the most dynamic environments.
Future-facing governance
We design adaptive governance structures that anticipate regulatory shifts and evolving stakeholder expectations, ensuring resilient decision-making.
Integrity through reflective governance
We embed transparency, accountability, and continuous oversight across every level of decision-making.
Rightsholder-informed by design
We center the voices of those most affected, ensuring outcomes that are grounded in lived experience and capable of driving sustained impact.
Contextual intelligence
We tailor global standards to legal, political, and cultural realities in each client’s unique operating environment.
Cross-sector expertise
From sport to government, civil society to business, we operate at the intersections that matter.
Measurable results over optics
We prioritize outcomes that are demonstrable and impactful, helping clients move from intent to evidence.
Our Clients
Trusted by leading organizations across sport, government, and civil society
From global sports governing bodies to local organizing committees, municipal governments, and civil society partners, we collaborate with organizations committed to reshaping their impact through reflective governance and rightsholder-centered approaches.
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