Switzerland – 3rd – Supply chains

2.2 Updating the measures contained in the NAP 2020–2023

Measure 7: Reduction in human rights risks associated with gold extraction and trading

Starting on 1 January 2022, Swiss-based companies must comply with due diligence obligations as well as with reporting obligations if they import and process minerals and metals from conflict-affected areas (see Article 964j ff. of the Code of Obligations, and the DDTrO). The Federal Administration informs the private sector of the applicable legal provisions.

Measure 12: Criteria under the core ILO conventions of the International Labour Organisation (ILO) in public procurement at the federal level

The Federal Administration provides an updated tool for analysing the risk of non-compliance with the core ILO labour rights for each country. Staff responsible for procurement are familiar with human rights due diligence, as a way of encouraging bidding companies to adopt responsible practices.

3. New measures contained in the NAP 2024–27

(3.2) Pillar II: Corporate responsibility to respect human rights

Measure 4: Promote human rights due diligence in relation to the energy transition

According to the International Labour Organization (ILO) definition, the just transition seeks to ensure that the efforts expended to make the economy greener are as fair and inclusive as possible for everyone affected, while creating opportunities for decent work and leaving no one behind. Human rights due diligence stands as a precious contribution to the just transition, in particular with regard to supply chains for new sources of energy. To help companies implement human rights due diligence in relation to this transition, the Federal Administration will organise events with relevant sectors, in conjunction with outside partners.

Objective	Indicator	Responsibility
Companies implement human rights due diligence as part of measures to combat climate change.	A multi-stakeholder dialogue and other events with the relevant sectors are organised by the Federal Administration, in conjunction with outside partners.	EAER/SECO FDFA/STS FDFA/SDC

The 2024-27 National Action Plan is supplemental to the 2020-23 NAP. The 2020-2023 NAP explicitly addresses this issue.

Additional Information about the 2020-23 NAP can be found here.