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3.2. Responsible Business Conduct What should a company do? [page 32] The 15th principle specifies ways in which companies can ensure responsible business conduct. Thus, companies must know and show that they respect human rights. This means having sound strategies and management systems. Principles 16–24 describe in more detail points (a), (b) and (c) of…

The US NAP does not contain a reference to GP15.

2. The corporate responsibility to respect In keeping with the UN Guiding Principles, businesses’ human rights efforts are expected to include the following main points: Policy [page 14] Compliance with all applicable legislation and respect for human rights wherever they operate Policy statement, approved at the highest level, on respect for internationally recognised human rights,…

II. Business Responsibility to Respect Human Rights 2. Training and Information for Business Proposal for Action No.9 [page 43] Actions underway Training efforts are being continued, especially in the fields of purchasing, employee representatives, etc. Measures may be examined with businesses to encourage adherence to rules on the products authorised for sale and consumption in…

STATUS IN BELGIUM: Action point 33, , Importation, exportation et transit d’armes, de munitions, de matériel militaire et de maintien de l’ordre et de biens à double usage [Import, export and transit of arms, ammunition, military and law enforcement equipment and dual-use goods], specifically concerns the trade of arms. The Flemish government states that a…

The Colombian NAP does not contain a reference to GP14.

The Polish NAP does not contain a reference to GP14.

Italy’s NAP does not contain a reference to GP 14.

The Netherland’s NAP makes no reference to UNGP 14.

The Lithuanian NAP does not contain a reference to GP14.

Finland’s NAP makes no reference to GP14.

5. National Action Plan on Business and Human Rights  5.5 Corporate responsibility [page 11] The Federal Council expects business enterprises to fulfil their human rights responsibility in Switzerland and everywhere else they operate. Under the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights, the corporate responsibility to respect human rights applies to all business enterprises,…

The Danish NAP does not contain a reference to GP14.

3.2. Responsible Business Conduct Which companies are the Guiding Principles targeting? [page 32] The 14th principle states that the recommendations apply to all companies. However, it is clear that more is expected of companies with substantial resources. Relevance and context must also be taken into account. A company’s capacity to act often depends on its…

The UK 2013 NAP  The UK 2013 NAP does not contain a reference to GP14. The UK 2016 updated NAP  The UK 2016 updated NAP does not contain a reference to GP14.

The US NAP does not contain a reference to GP14.

2. The corporate responsibility to respect [page 13] The conditions for companies’ efforts to respect human rights vary depending on their size, the countries and regions they operate in and their line of business, but the common goal is to prevent the companies’ activities from leading to human rights abuses, including the exploitation of children.

The French NAP does not contain a reference to GP14.

PLANNED ACTIONS: TNCs: In the context of Action point 15, Intégrer le principe de « diligence raisonnable » au sein des organismes de gestion de l’entreprise, également en matière de droits de l’Homme [Incorporate the principle of “due diligence” into the management of the company, also in the terms of human rights] the NAP explains…

The Colombian NAP does not contain a reference to GP13.