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3. New measures contained in the NAP 2024–27 (3.3) Pillar III: Access to remedy Measure 10: Handling of complaints from human rights defenders Switzerland supports human rights defenders, including in cases of business-related abuses. A standard operating procedure for analysing and monitoring communications will be developed to ensure that reports submitted by human rights defenders…

The Swiss NAP 2024-27 does not make an explicit reference to Health and social care. The 2024-27 National Action Plan is supplemental to the 2020-23 NAP. The 2020-2023 NAP addresses this issue. Additional Information about the 2020-23 NAP can be found here.

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…

3. New measures contained in the NAP 2024–27 (3.2) Pillar II: Corporate responsibility to respect human rights Measure 6: Take women and children into account in the due diligence process Women and children in particular can be affected by the negative repercussions of business activities on human rights. In conducting due diligence, companies have to…

2.2 Updating the measures contained in the NAP 2020–2023 Measure 5: Multi-stakeholder initiatives on business and human rights The Federal Administration facilitates a deeper dialogue among stakeholders, including business associations and civil society, through panel discussions and discussion platforms. The aim of this initiative is to promote constructive collaboration through practical solutions designed to improve…

The Swiss NAP 2024-27 does not make an explicit reference to Freedom of association.  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.

2.2 Updating the measures contained in the NAP 2020–2023 Measure 27: Promoting efforts to end all forms of child exploitation in supply chains Since 1 January 2022, companies based in Switzerland have been required to comply with due diligence obligations as well as with reporting obligations if there is reasonable suspicion that the products or…

The Swiss NAP does not make an explicit reference to the fisheries and aquaculture sector. The 2024-27 National Action Plan is supplemental to the 2020-23 NAP. The 2020-2023 NAP does not explicitly address this sector.

2.2 Updating the measures contained in the NAP 2020–2023 Measure 5: Investment, financing and consultancy services Investments and financing have a special role to play in terms of their influence and leverage effect on companies. For this reason, the NAP has also been prepared for actors in the areas of investment, financing and consultancy services….

The Swiss NAP 2024-27 does not make an explicit reference to extraterritorial Jurisdiction. 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.

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…

The Swiss NAP 2024-27 does not make an explicit reference to export credit. 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.

3. New measures contained in the NAP 2024–27 (3.2) Pillar II: Corporate responsibility to respect human rights New Measure 6: Take women and children into account in the due diligence process Women and children in particular can be affected by the negative repercussions of business activities on human rights. In conducting due diligence, companies have…

2.2 Updating the measures contained in the NAP 2020–2023 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…

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…

3. New measures contained in the NAP 2024–27 (3.1) Pillar I: State duty to protect Human Rights Measure 1: The UN Guiding Principles have been strengthened in two new areas: the digital space and new technologies Emerging technologies like artificial intelligence (AI) can boost economic growth and job creation, but they also pose human rights-related…

3. New measures contained in the NAP 2024–27 (3.2) Pillar II: Corporate responsibility to respect human rights Measure 5: Investment, financing and consultancy services Investments and financing have a special role to play in terms of their influence and leverage effect on companies. For this reason, the NAP has also been prepared for actors in…

New measures contained in the NAP 2024–27 (3.1) Pillar I State duty to protect human rights Measure 1: The UN Guiding Principles have been strengthened in two new areas: the digital space and new technologies Emerging technologies like artificial intelligence (AI) can boost economic growth and job creation, but they also pose human rights-related risks….

The 2020-2023 NAP explicitly mentions this issue. Additional Information about the 2020-23 NAP can be found here.

The Swiss NAP does not make an explicit reference to Corporate law and corporate governance.