Part 3 | Key Activities I. Human Rights in Business Management ‌ Pilot Initiative for Institutionalizing Human Rights Management and Assessments in Private Businesses The Commission implemented a pilot project from March to August to foster a culture of human rights management and effective implementation of human rights practices in private businesses, primarily targeting large companies. Participating companies were Pulmuone, SeAH Group, and SM Entertainment. Training programs were conducted on application of guidelines for human rights impact assessment, human rights management reporting, and evaluation protocols. The project involved workshops in which human rights management experts collaborated with participating companies and developed quantitative indicators based on human rights management checklist. Furthermore, focus group interviews (FGI) of employees were conducted at production factories and various other locations. These initiatives aimed to identify any negative impacts within the participating companies and devise measures to alleviate them, including enhancing communication between the companies and stakeholders. The Commission will continue these pilot projects to advance the integration of human rights management practices in the private sector. Since 2013, the Commission has been hosting the Human Rights Management Forum once or twice a year, aiming to foster collaboration and communication among civil society, businesses, government, and academia. The forum serves as a platform for sharing current issues and building collaboration. In July 2022, the forum was organized to share the outcomes of the pilot project on human rights management in private enterprises and to promote a consensus on ESG practices. Furthermore, in line with the global trend of strengthening human rights management, the Commission assessed the implementation of international standards in the domestic context and strengthened collaboration with international organizations, including participating in and presenting at the UN South Asia Forum on Business and Human Rights. 99 Part 3 | Key Activities Forum to Promote Business Awareness and Empathy on Human Rights