Tool 8 – Identify Risks

Once the security and human rights risks have been identified, it is essential to specifically articulate risk scenarios or statements. If they are described in a vague manner, it is extremely difficult for companies to accurately assess the risks and move forward.

Step Guide

STEP
1

Read Tip 3 (p29) to view an example risk statement or scenario

STEP
2

Download the table on 2.3 worksheet (p29)

STEP
3

Combine relevant suggested risk sources from Annex F (p87) and your results from tool 7

STEP
4

Convert them into risk statements (p29)

STEP
5

Assign a letter to each risk assessment/scenario for future identification purposes

STEP
6

In each statement/scenario, identify the actors involved and potential consequences