Complex global supply chains [...] can frequently lead to human rights abuses in countries with weak regulations and judicial institutions, far away from corporate headquarters... No programme of development can be truly sustainable when states fail to protect – and business fails to respect – the human rights of those affected by economic activity... Due diligence is a fundamental way in which companies can fulfil their human rights responsibilities, but few will take these basic steps unless required to do so by law. The G20 can take the lead in promoting measures that oblige companies to respect human rights throughout their global operations... Transparency, participation and accountability need to be prioritized...