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The Polish NAP does not contain a reference to GP11.

Italy’s NAP does not contain a reference to GP11.

The Lithuanian NAP does not contain a reference to GP11.

Finland’s NAP makes no reference to GP11.

4. Position of the Federal Council on the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights  4.2 The Swiss context [page 6-7] Swiss companies are viewed worldwide as pioneers in the development of the global market and the creation of jobs and welfare. Many of these believe that respect for human rights is of strategic…

3. The Corporate Responsibility to Respect human rights [page 17] The Government supports the implementation of the corporate responsibility to respect by carrying out initiatives, which are aimed at supporting and assisting companies with this effort.

3.1 Responsibility to respect human rights [page 31] Under the UN Guiding Principles and the OECD Guidelines, business enterprises have an independent responsibility to respect human rights. This is not a legal requirement. However, most countries have legislation that directly or indirectly protects individuals and vulnerable groups from human rights abuses in connection with business…

The UK 2013 NAP  The UK 2013 NAP does not contain a reference to GP11. The UK 2016 updated NAP  Introduction [page 3] 4. Companies understand the business case for respecting human rights and the benefits this brings. They understand that positive action, supported by due diligence, transparency and reporting can: help to protect and…

2. The corporate responsibility to respect [page 13] The Government’s clear expectation is that companies operating in Sweden or abroad respect human rights in all their activities…Similarly, they should address adverse human rights impacts with which they are involved.

II. Business Responsibility to Respect Human Rights Proposal for Action No8 [page 41] Actions underway France encourages and enhances the commitments made by businesses to respect internationally recognized human rights standards. Frances encourages businesses to adhere to the UN Global Compact or other voluntary initiatives such as ISO 26000 or the Voluntary Principles on Security…

STATUS IN BELGIUM/ACTIONS ENGAGED: In general, the NAP does not engage with the second pillar to the same extent as the first and third pillars. In the introduction it is stated that “through the NAP Belgium wants to encourage and invite companies to organize the implementation of the second pillar in an ambitious and coherent…

The Colombian NAP does not contain a reference to the GP10.

Pillar I. The State’s duty to protect human rights 7.Planned and on-going activities [page 27] Promotion of issues related to business and human rights in discussions and within the framework of international processes; Cooperation within the EU for the implementation of the United Nations Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights;  Inclusion of references to…

II. Background and Context C. National Priorities [page 7] The following priorities will be subject to regular review and update by the Business and Human Rights Steering Group (see par.V): (…) Strengthening the role of Italy in human rights – based international development cooperation. IV. Government responses Current Activities and Future Commitments [page 25] C….

3. Results of the consultations and government response Level playing field [page 14] “(…) The Netherlands believes that the OECD has an important role to play in reaching agreements on a level playing field. In order to contribute to a level playing field and to give the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises more authority, the…

II. Objectives and Measures E. Measures related to international obligations [page 4] 1 Membership in the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and The aim is to intensify and expand Lithuania’s participation in the activities of the institutions of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development and, through the implementation of the organization’s measures, to exercise active…

Government covering note on the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights National Action Plan [page 5] Promotion of human rights at the centre of Finnish policies In addition to the above-mentioned, Finland will actively promote human rights and the implementation and strengthening of human rights norms, at both the national and international level….

4. Position of the Federal Council on the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights  4.1 In general [page 5] The federal government provided both financial and substantial support to the drafting of the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights. 5. National Action Plan on Business and Human Rights  5.7 Pillar 1:…

2. State Duty to Protect 2.3 Actions Taken Companies that receive substantial support and services from State agencies [pages 13-15] Since 2007 Denmark has worked actively in the OECD to ensure that export credit agencies have a common approach for evaluating human and labour rights as well as the protection of the environment (GP 10)….

2. The State duty to protect human rights 2.9 International cooperation on CSR [page 27] Implementation of the UN Guiding Principles will help to ensure a more level playing field and greater transparency and predictability for enterprises with international investments. States should harmonise their expectations in international forums that support, enter into partnerships with and…