We believe businesses thrive when people do

We are Inherently Human – a human rights consultancy helping businesses turn values into action.

We take a human-first approach: grounded in empathy, driven by impact, and tailored to every client’s unique context. Our work ranges from human rights due diligence and modern slavery to culture change, leadership development, and beyond – always focused on putting human rights at the heart of your business.

Whether you’re just starting out or ready to lead your industry, we meet you where you are.

86% of consumers are more likely to trust a company engaged in socially responsible activities

Why we exist

The pressure on businesses to get human rights right has never been greater. Legislation is tightening. Supply chains are more complex and more heavily scrutinised. And for the people who care most about this work, the pace of change can feel painfully slow.

We know what the challenges look like and how to overcome them. We’ve all worked within businesses and led change.

That’s why we founded Inherently Human – a consultancy that combines rigorous expertise with human connection, to help organisations move from good intentions to grounded action.

The people behind the work

We are an experienced team with deep roots in business and human rights – practitioners who have worked inside organisations, across industries, and alongside workers and communities.

Inherently Human was founded by Louise Herring, a leading practitioner in business and human rights. Louise is also Executive Director of AIM-Progress – a member-led forum of 55 multinational fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) companies and suppliers united by a goal to advance human rights in supply chains through responsible sourcing and dedicated to catalysing change through capability building, convergence and collaboration. She is also thefounder of the Food Network for Ethical Trade, a collaborative network of over 80 European food companies working to improve conditions for workers across their supply chains.

Meet the team

Our mission

To support committed people in organisations to work together to improve the lives of 10 million workers by 2035.

We partner with businesses to truly integrate human rights into their practice – giving them the strategies, systems, and support they need to drive change that lasts.

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Join our team

We’re always looking for the right people and partners to grow with – here’s how to get involved.

Strategy and coaching

Practical support to help you build, strengthen and embed your human rights programme.

innocent: Bespoke human rights training

When a brand built on goodness wants to go deeper on human rights, the results are bound to be fruitful. We designed and delivered a bespoke human rights training programme for innocent’s global teams.

ETI Human Rights Essentials

Whether you’re taking your first steps or you’re an experienced practitioner looking to refresh your approach, this four-module, online course gives you exactly what you need – solid foundations, confidence, and valuable tools you can use right away.

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Category: Foundations