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Guiding Principle 9 Measure 1 “The Government will promote the inclusion of references to the respect of human rights in agreements on trade, investment or other related business activities signed by Spain that affect the scope of the Guiding Principles. Likewise, the Government will promote the inclusion of such references in the agreements entered into…

Spain’s NAP makes no reference to the ICT and electronics sector.

Guiding Principle 2 Measure 7 “The Government will establish networks among Spanish companies or that the ones that operate in Spain for the promotion of: measures, procedures or internal systems that can effectively contribute to the prevention and/or mitigation of the negative consequences of business activities on human rights; as well as for the dissemination…

Guiding Principle 2 The State expects from Spanish companies, in Spain and abroad, a behavior consistent with its responsibility to respect human rights, which implies that they must act with due diligence, depending on their size and circumstances, to avoid the violation of the rights of third parties and to deal with the adverse impacts…

The Spanish NAP makes no reference to whistle-blowers. It contains the following references to human rights defenders. Guiding Principle 25 In relation to the access to reparation mechanisms, it is important to highlight the role of human rights defenders, and the serious obstacle posed by threats or repression directed against them. In this context, it…

Guiding Principle 2 Measure 1 “The Government will transfer the expectations described regarding human rights by companies to the business sector in a clear and consistent manner.” Measure 2 “The Government will develop awareness and training actions based on the United Nations Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights, the National Plan for Business and…

Guiding Principle 1 “Spain is party to all of the main treaties on human rights and, specifically, to the following: the International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women; Guiding Principle 2 Measure 5 “Likewise, an awareness-raising strategy will be carried out on how to avoid discriminatory practices in public and…

Guiding Principle 1 “Spain has also ratified the eight fundamental Conventions of the International Labor Organization (ILO): Freedom of Association and Protection of the Right to Organise Conventions (No 87) Right to Organise and Collective Bargaining Convention (No 98).”

Guiding Principle 1 “Spain has also ratified the eight fundamental Conventions of the International Labor Organization (ILO): Forced Labour Convention (No 29). Abolition of Forced Labour Convention (No 105).”

Guiding Principle 4 Measure 1 “Within one year after the approval of this Plan, a Working Group will be created within the framework of the Strategic Plan for the Internationalization of the Spanish Economy, which will develop a specific Action Plan to examine the coherence of policies to support business internationalization, and its alignment with…

The Spanish NAP makes no explicit reference to extra-territorial jurisdiction. However the NAP makes numerous references to the appliacbility of laws, standards, and policies to businesses operating abroad. Guiding Principle 3 Measure 4 “The Regulations will be implemented and the Directives will be transposed, and the adaptation of the Spanish legal system to the Recommendations…

Guiding Principle 3 Measure 5 “The implementation will be promoted by business and trade unions, general or sectorial, including representative organizations of social economy entities; as well as other institutions such as chambers of commerce, chambers abroad, universities, business schools, etc. of actions that should promote online training and advice and Resolution of queries, coordinated…

Guiding Principle 4 “… Spain supports the OECD Council Recommendation on common approaches for export credits which benefit from official support and social and environmental due diligence.” Measure 1 “Within one year after the approval of this Plan, a Working Group will be created within the framework of the Strategic Plan for the Internationalization of the…

The Spanish NAP makes no explicit reference to corruption.

II. Antecedent and Context Human rights are one of the elements that comprise Corporate Social Responsibility along with others such as social elements; environmental elements; also those relating to the balance of work and family life; good governance; and transparency. Guiding Principle 2 Measure 4 “The self-regulation codes will also be promoted, taking as an…

Guiding Principle 3 Measure 5 “The implementation will be promoted by business and trade unions, general or sectorial, including representative organizations of social economy entities; as well as other institutions such as chambers of commerce, chambers abroad, universities, business schools, etc. of actions that should promote online training and advice and Resolution of queries, coordinated…

Guiding Principle 7 The measures adopted regarding Guiding Principle 7 are incorporated to the obligations corresponding to the State under International Humanitarian Law in situations of armed conflict and in accordance with International Criminal Law and, in particular, those derived from signing of the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court. In this context, it…

Guiding Principle 1 “Spain is party to all of the main treaties on human rights and, specifically, to the following: The Convention on the Rights of the Child and its three Optional Protocols.” “Spain has also ratified the eight fundamental Conventions of the International Labor Organization (ILO): Worst Forms of Child Labour Convention. (No 182)”…

Most serious infringements of working conditions [page 16-18] “Implements Principles 1, 2 and 8 Even in advanced countries, we come across cases where employees find themselves in a highly vulnerable position and are required to put up with undignified working conditions, and where their employer, for instance, refuses to pay them. The victims of this…

Trade in military equipment [page 18-20] “Implements Principles 5, 6 and 7 Trade in military equipment is one of the riskier sectors from the perspective of human rights. While the manufacture of military equipment and arms is a traditional segment of Czech industry, these are goods that are susceptible to abuse, so they must be…