Norway

2. The State duty to protect human rights

2.3 State ownership and practice for supporting the business sector

Responsible management [page 23]:

However, it should be emphasized that Norges Bank’s work on responsible management is not confined to these areas. In its annual report on responsible management for 2014 the bank has elaborated on how it deals with a number of other issues and areas as well, including social conditions such as human rights and workers’ rights.

2.8 Free-trade agreements and investment contracts

Measures [page 27]:

sSeek to ensure that provisions on respect for human rights, including fundamental workers’ rights, and the environment are included in bilateral free trade and investment agreements.