Social Architects
Bridging business & human rights.
People first Human Rights Due Diligence for the world's biggest stages that withstand global scrutiny.
What We Do
Human Rights &Environmental Due Diligence
Henekom delivers Human Rights and Environmental Due Diligence (HREDD) grounded in the same rigor the UNGPs, CSDDD, and evolving global mandates require. We bridge multi-nationals, sports and entertainment organizations, business, government, quasi-government entities, and nonprofits including sports federations, host nations, host cities, local organizing committees, sponsors, and municipalities — with international frameworks, translating complex social and environmental standards into practical strategies, then help articulate the vision, socialize the strategic plan, and execute against actionable plans.
Trusted by leading sports, government, and human rights organizations
Our Services
Global
Business
Powered by Exiger +
Sports &
Entertainment
We guide sports federations, host committees, venues and sponsors through every phase of major events starting from the bid phase, governance structure, procurement, venue operations and community legacy initiatives.
Bid and Host Phase Strategy & Planning +
Standard Setting Advisory +
Sponsorship Exposure and Leverage +
Publication Exposure Risk +
Training & Capacity Building +
Human Rights Action Plan Development & Stakeholder Engagement +
Embedded Human Rights Leadership +
Responsible Contracting Systems & Procurement +
Program Execution & Cross-Functional Delivery +
Grievance Mechanism & Access to Remedy +
Fan Experience & Live-Site Integration +
Worker Support Hub +
Youth Legacy Programming +
Activation Management +
Municipalities
& Civil Society
We partner with cities, public agencies, and civil society organizations to conduct independent impact assessments, policy benchmarking, and governance frameworks, aligning local policy with international standards and community needs.
Human Rights Impact Assessments +
Benchmarking Reports +
Organizational Assessments +
Strategic Plans +
AI-Powered Human Rights Due Diligence, Built for Global Business
Henekom Group is partnering with Exiger, the market-leading supply chain AI company valued at $1.2 BN and backed by Carlyle Group with 550 clients across the globe that includes several in the Fortune 500, to bring a new, AI-powered Human Rights Due Diligence (HRDD) risk model layer to multinational companies.
This is why the partnership matters: Exiger has spent years building the risk-data infrastructure, continuous, multi-tier supply chain monitoring, proven at scale and recognized as a Leader in Gartner's Magic Quadrant for Supplier Risk Management two years running. Henekom brings the human rights methodology behind some of the highest-scrutiny engagements in the world, including the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Together, that depth of data and expertise becomes a risk model built with an orientation to people and portfolios.
The model pairs Exiger's continuous monitoring technology mapping supplier relationships several tiers deep with Henekom's human rights expertise and on-the-ground, rightsholder-driven approach. AI surfaces and prioritizes risk across the full breadth of human rights due diligence, including forced labor and real time supply chain signals, with an option to engage Henekom Group for expert advisory services.
People-First Risk Scoring
Scores harm to people, not just threat to the business, so severe impact doesn't get buried because it's low-risk to the bottom line.
Enterprise-Scale Intelligence
Entity-ownership mapping and forced-labor screening at the scale used by a third of the Fortune 500.
Human Expertise, Layered On AI
Expert review, worker voice substantiation, and grievance and remedy pathways layered on every AI-generated insight.
Built On Global Standards
Grounded in the UN Guiding Principles and OECD Guidelines, built to adapt as CSDDD, CSRD, and other frameworks evolve.
Proven At The Highest Scrutiny
A due diligence methodology proven in one of the most complex human rights environments, mega sporting events, and now scaled for global business.
What’s the Buzz
Client testimonials
Strategic thinkers who listen closely and act boldly make the world go round. Minal Davis and Henekom fall squarely into that rarefied category, guided by subject matter expertise on how government works. Minal's leadership secured the first city endorsement of the Children's Bill of Rights in Sports, a human rights framework that went on to be adopted by the US Conference of Mayors and more than a dozen municipalities.
Partnering with the Henekom Group has proven to be a truly strategic and rewarding decision for the North Texas FWC Organizing Committee in preparing for the FIFA World Cup 2026. From the outset, Minal Davis and her team demonstrated an exceptional level of professionalism, maturity, and expertise that has consistently exceeded our expectations. The Henekom Group's approach to landscape assessment was both thorough and insightful, ensuring nuanced aspects of our region were carefully considered. Their ability to synthesize complex data into actionable strategies has been invaluable, providing us with clear direction as we navigate the many facets of planning such a monumental event. Perhaps most impressive is their skill in building consensus among diverse stakeholders. Minal's leadership fosters an environment of trust and collaboration, helping us align our vision and priorities while respecting the perspectives of all involved.
Design social architecture that lasts.
Whether facing regulatory change, planning a new initiative, or strengthening stakeholder trust, Henekom Group works alongside you to turn standards into strategy and strategy into systems that deliver lasting, measurable impact.