Poland

Introduction

3. Actions taken to align NAPs with the UN Guiding Principles [page 8]

Through the implementation of the UN Guiding Principles, the NAP primarily aims to enhance the protection of human rights of individuals and to enable them to seek justice when their rights are violated by business. By describing the government’s actions to promote corporate social responsibility, as well as referring to strategic documents in this area, the NAP demonstrates a deliberate state policy of supporting businesses while stressing the need for human rights.

Pillar I. The State’s duty to protect human rights

7. Planned and on-going activities [page 27]

Promotion of information on human rights in business, including as an issue that builds the credibility and brand of enterprises, and raising awareness of the issue of respect for human rights in business through publications and training.

Training in business and human rights based on the United Nations Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights run by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for heads of embassies, consulates-general, and Polish Institutes, and in CSR/RBC, business and human rights, and corruption prevention run by the Ministry of Economic Development for individuals delegated to work in Trade and Investment Promotion departments and the Permanent Representation of the Republic of Poland to the OECD.

Pillar II. The corporate responsibility to respect human rights [page 28]

(…)At the same time, the tasks included in the NAP help public administration:

– conduct a coherent policy and provide information about planned activities in the field of respecting human rights in business.