Step 2 - Identify and assess adverse impacts

The OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises outline a systematic process for responsible business conduct, and entry dd_2 focuses on the second step: identifying and assessing adverse impacts. Companies are instructed to map how their activities affect human rights, the environment, and communities, evaluate the severity and likelihood of these impacts, and prioritize them for mitigation. This assessment forms the basis for developing strategies to prevent, mitigate, or remediate negative outcomes.