Responsible Business
Responsible Delivery. Trusted Partnerships. Lasting Impact.
The Challenge
Infrastructure creates lasting value only when delivered with respect for people, communities, and the rights of those it affects. Yet these programs operate in complex environments where social, labor, and human rights risks are elevated.
For governments, DFIs, investors, and developers, responsible business practices are no longer peripheral — they are material risks affecting financing, compliance, reputation, and trust.
Responsible Delivery, Field-Tested
Projects that fail to manage social, labor, and human rights risks are more likely to experience implementation delays, stakeholder opposition, reputational damage, and reduced development impact.
Responsible business practices are integrated throughout the DV Delivery System — supporting informed decision-making across project preparation, procurement, implementation, performance assurance, and operational transition.
Our framework aligns with international standards, lender requirements, and client objectives while remaining practical and field-tested in complex operating environments.
Responsible Business Framework
- Human Rights — respected across all operations and supply chains.
- Labor Standards — fair wages, reasonable hours, non-discrimination, freedom of association.
- Worker Welfare — health, safety, and wellbeing of all personnel.
- Diversity & Inclusion — equity and inclusion in workforce and operations.
- Modern Slavery Prevention — no forced or child labor in operations or supply chains.
- Supplier Due Diligence — on all subcontractors, suppliers, and partners.
- Contractual Compliance — labor & human rights provisions in every contract.
- Performance Monitoring — ongoing supplier compliance checks.
- Meaningful Stakeholder Engagement — transparent, ongoing communication.
- Accessible Grievance Mechanisms — for communities and stakeholders.
- Respect for Communities & Cultural Heritage — community, land, and heritage rights.
- Responsible Management of Social Impacts — identified and monitored across the lifecycle.
- Performance Monitoring — across projects, operations, and supply chains.
- Compliance Verification — against responsible business standards.
- Corrective Action — where risks or violations are identified.
- Risk Identification & Reporting — per client, contractual, and regulatory requirements.
Speak Up
We maintain accessible, confidential channels for reporting concerns related to human rights, labor standards, or responsible business practices — open to employees, contractors, suppliers, partners, and community stakeholders.
All reports are taken seriously, investigated thoroughly, and addressed appropriately.
We strictly prohibit retaliation against anyone who reports concerns in good faith. Our whistleblower protection ensures concerns can be raised without fear of reprisal.
Why This Matters
Responsible business practices strengthen project performance, reduce implementation risk, and reinforce the confidence of clients, investors, communities, and development partners.
By integrating responsible business principles into delivery, we help clients build infrastructure that performs responsibly, strengthens trust, and creates lasting value.
Deliver infrastructure responsibly, from day one.
Let's talk about how DV's responsible business framework can support your program's social, labor, and human rights requirements.