The ARA Solution

With solutions led by some of the world’s top experts in human rights, social sustainability, and program evaluation—ARA brings a practical, rigorous approach tailored to where your organization is today

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Our Services

  • We Build.

    We build compliance-ready HRDD programs and frameworks tailored to your organization’s needs. From conducting gap analyses to designing end-to-end programs aligned with the UNGPs and global forced labor regulations, we ensure that every program is structured for impact at the start.

  • We Implement.

    We implement programs with hands-on support, translating strategy into action. Our team works alongside your organization to operationalize policies, procedures, and mitigation measures, while maintaining discretion in sensitive contexts.

  • We Measure.

    We measure program effectiveness through rigorous monitoring and evaluation and provide clear roadmaps for improvement. Our assessments translate complex programs into tangible results.

  • We Connect.

    We connect organizations to the people, networks, and policymakers that matter most. We facilitate discreet engagement, intelligence, coalition-building, and diplomacy to help clients navigate complex societal challenges.

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 Our Client Portfolio

  • How We Work:

    • Partner closely with internal ESG, human rights, supply chain, and legal teams post-risk assessment phase.

    • Build new or enhance existing governance structures and models.

    • Provide both strategic advisory and hands-on operational support to working level teams and executive leadership.

    What We Deliver:

    • Compliance-ready HRDD frameworks aligned with global regulations (EU CSDDD, FLR, UNGPs).

    • Program design, implementation, and monitoring with measurable KPIs.

    • Discreet investigations of high-risk supply chain issues.

    • Executive reporting and board-level briefings.

    • Stakeholder engagement and trusted facilitation with civil society.

  • How We Work:

    • Partner with legal teams to translate due diligence and risk assessments into actionable programs post-legal analysis, assessment or scoping.

    • Advise on the operationalization of compliance strategies and human rights frameworks.

    • Develop and operationalize HRDD programs based on legal review and recommendations.

    What We Deliver:

    • Design and execution of HRDD programs post-legal analysis

    • Operational guidance for risk mitigation and compliance implementation

    • Stakeholder engagement strategies aligned with legal and regulatory findings

    • Training and briefings for legal and compliance teams on program execution and best practices

    • Ongoing monitoring and evaluation to ensure programs achieve measurable impact

  • How We Work:

    • Support ESG and human rights due diligence for investment decisions.

    • Provide targeted intelligence on portfolio companies and those in your pipeline connected to high-risk sectors.

    • Advise on ongoing compliance monitoring and risk mitigation.

    What We Deliver:

    • Pre-investment HRDD assessments and risk evaluations.

    • Portfolio-wide monitoring frameworks and performance benchmarking.

    • Strategic guidance for engaging with portfolio companies in addressing human rights and supply chain risks.

    • Discreet, actionable intelligence on emerging risks or controversies for existing and prospective investments.

  • How We Work:

    • Act as an on-demand, flexible partner to help start-ups scale human rights and sustainability programs strategically.

    • Build foundational HRDD frameworks, policies, and governance systems from the ground up.

    • Prepare start-ups to meet compliance standards while enhancing investor confidence and readiness for acquisition.

    What We Deliver:

    • Design and implementation of tailored HRDD programs for small, agile teams.

    • Foundational policies and compliance frameworks aligned with global standards.

    • Risk identification and mitigation strategies for early-stage operations.

    • Stakeholder engagement guidance to ensure ethical supply chains.

    • Training and capacity-building for founders and core teams to embed responsible business practices.

  • How We Work:

    • Collaborate to design programs that maximize social impact and accountability.

    • Facilitate connections between grantees, communities, and policymakers.

    • Provide independent evaluation of funded initiatives.

    What We Deliver:

    • Program design and strategic advisory for grantmaking initiatives.

    • Monitoring, evaluation, and impact measurement.

    • Stakeholder engagement and coalition-building support.

    • Discreet investigations or risk assessments to inform funding decisions.

  • Based on the criteria outlined in our Pro-Bono Inquiry form, we carefully review submissions and select a limited number of non-profits to partner with on a pro-bono basis.

    How We Work:

    • Partner with civil society and grassroots organizations to strengthen strategy, programs, and operational effectiveness.

    • Provide tailored advisory to support organizations in refining their mission and strategies to maximize relevance and impact.

    • Collaborate closely to build capacity for sustainable, long-term impact.

    What We Deliver:

    • Strategy development and advisory support to advance organizational goals.

    • Guidance on stakeholder engagement strategies to amplify impact and influence policy.

    • Tools and methodologies for measuring program effectiveness and reporting outcomes.