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Finland
3.3. Training and counselling [page 26] Training plays a crucial role in the promotion of human rights related to business activities. As a party protecting human rights, the state also has the obligation to promote training, communications and counselling related to them. They may target companies, the authorities, and other operators. The Team Finland network…
Germany
The German NAP makes reference to freedom of association, noting that the ILO Core Labour Standards include freedom of association [page 5]. However elements of freedom of association can also be seen in the numerous references to trade unions and both business and civil society associations and organisations throughout the NAP.
Switzerland
Introduction [page 4] The implementation of the UNGP will also be taken as an opportunity to strengthen cooperation between the federal agencies concerned, as well as policy consistency in general. 5 National Action Plan on Business and Human Rights [page 9] “(…) The Federal Council regards the implementation of the UNGP as an on-going process…
Denmark
Introduction [page 9] In 2012, the Danish Government started to take dedicated measures to implement the UNGPs on each of the pillars in the Protect, Respect and Remedy-framework based on recommendations from the Council for CSR. Some of these initiatives are part of the second National Action Plan for CSR; Responsible Growth 2012–2015, which the…
Norway
2. The State duty to protect human rights 2.7 Policy coherence in the central government administration [page 26] To strengthen coordination, the Government will establish an interministerial working group headed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to ensure that Norway’s CSR-related positions in international forums are coherent, and that the relevant ministries are notified of…
United Kingdom
The UK 2013 NAP The UK 2013 NAP does not contain a reference to GP8. The UK 2016 updated NAP The UK 2016 updated NAP does not contain a reference to GP8.
United States
Foreword by John F. Kerry [page 2] “(…) We undertook this process to enhance coordination within our government, push for higher standards and a more level playing field globally (…) . Introduction Purpose of the NAP [page 5] This NAP is designed to reinforce and strengthen the U.S. government’s role in advancing RBC through effective…
Denmark
2.0 The state duty to protect human rights 2.3 Actions taken [page 12-13] Protection of human rights in the business sphere in Danish legislation “The Working Environment Act of 2005 and the Act on the Work of Young Persons from 2005 implement the EU Directive 94 /33/EC from 1994 on the protection of young workers,…
Belgium
Action point 19 Promote best practice of SMEs that adopt responsible supply chain management, especially through the « CSR Compass » tool Promouvoir les bonnes pratiques des PME qui adoptent une gestion de la chaine d’approvisionnement responsable, notamment grâce à l’outil « CSR Compass » The right to freedom of association is only quoted in…
Sweden
Introduction [page 6] The action plan is also an important part of the Government’s heightened ambitions for foreign trade, through the export strategy, CSR and other areas. It is an equally important part of the Government’s re-launch of its Policy for Global Development and its efforts to contribute to the new global sustainable development goals…
US
Outcome 1.2: Utilize U.S. Law, Multilateral Agreements, and Diplomacy to Promote and Enforce High Standard New Actions [page 9] “Enhanced Enforcement of U.S. Laws Relating to Forced Labor or Convict Labor: As a result of the February 2016 enactment by the President of the Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act of 2015, the U.S. government…
UK
The UK 2016 NAP recognises in the Introduction that the Global Goals for Sustainable Development contains commitments to “take immediate and effective measures to eradicate forced labour, end modern slavery and human trafficking (SDG 8.7)“ The Introduction further notes that: “The G7 Leaders’ Declaration (7-8 June 2015) contained the following commitments: “To enhance supply chain…
Switzerland – Forced Labour and Modern Slavery
2 National Action Plan on Business and Human Rights 2020-23 2.2 Pillar 2: the corporate responsibility to respect human rights As part of the UN Global Impact, a number of Swiss companies …are involved in efforts to eliminate all forms of forced and compulsory labour; they seek to abolish child labour… 2.2.2 Operational principles:…
Sweden
The Swedish NAP makes no reference to forced labour or modern slavery.
Poland – Forced labour
2017-2020 NATIONAL ACTION PLAN Pillar I: The state’s duty to protect human rights 1. Regulations relating to business and human rights under Polish law Prohibition of forced or compulsory labour [page 9] “Referring to the prohibition of this type of work, it should be noted that, although the Labour Code does not contain a definition…
Norway
The ILO Core Conventions [page 31]: The eight ILO core conventions provide a globally recognised framework for what constitutes a decent working life. The conventions are of key importance for the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights, the UN Global Compact and the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises. They include the following areas:…
Netherlands
The Dutch NAP references international forced labour protection and includes one action on the topic. 3.1 An active role for the government Level playing field [page 15] “The Netherlands is also committed to universal ratification of the ILO’s fundamental labour standards: the ban on child labour and forced labour, equality of opportunity and treatment, and…
Lithuania
The Lithuanian NAP makes no reference to forced labour and modern slavery.