On 16 June 2011, the United Nations Human Rights Council unanimously endorsed the UN Guiding Principles for Business and Human Rights, making the framework the first corporate human rights responsibility initiative to be endorsed...
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A guide to private standards in the garments, footwear and furniture sectors
The ILO's Governing Body has identified eight conventions as "fundamental", covering subjects that are considered as fundamental principles and rights at work: freedom of association and the effective recognition of the right to...
The Commission promotes CSR in the EU and encourages enterprises to adhere to international guidelines and principles. The EU’s policy is built on an agenda for action to support this approach. It includes: Enhancing the...
The new EU Communication " A Stronger Role of the Private Sector in Achieving Inclusive and Sustainable Growth in Developing Countries" has been adopted in May 2014 by the European Commission, setting out the role of private...
In the wake of the collapse of the Rana Plaza garment factory in Bangladesh in 2013, initiatives to strengthen regulation of global supply chains in the textile and garment sector have multiplied. Tackling the issues involved...
This booklet contains the text, implementation rocedures and commentary of the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises. The Guidelines have been updated five times since they were first adopted in 1976 to ensure that they...
The GLOBAL VALUE toolkit provides knowledge, tools and resources for companies and other societal actors wishing to tackle the SDGs together with business. It is composed of six thematic sections representing the core outcomes of...
The Commission is proposing a new trade and investment strategy for the European Union, entitled ‘Trade for All: Towards a more responsible trade and investment policy’. The new approach builds on Europe's excellent trade track...
In the wake of the collapse of the Rana Plaza garment factory in Bangladesh in 2013, initiatives to strengthen regulation of global supply chains in the textile and garment sector have multiplied. Tackling the issues involved...