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1.1 Basic rules of economic policy The current situation [page 16] “People in vulnerable situations pose a particular challenge in Germany as elsewhere. These include migrants and, in general, employees in precarious work. These groups of people are exposed to a high risk of labour exploitation. The introduction of a general statutory minimum wage in…

I- The State’s Obligation to Protect Human Rights The International Framework Actions to be Implemented [page 16] Work to enhance cooperation between the World Trade Organization (WTO) and ILO to better integrate international social standards on responsible production processes and methods (for example, targeting child labour and forced labour), in order to promote a level…

The Finnish NAP makes reference to the prohibition on slavery generally [Introduction, page 11] and references forced labour only in terms of provisions in public procurement. 2 The state and companies 2.1 The state as an economic operator [page 20] SOCIALLY RESPONSIBLE PUBLIC PROCUREMENT “In connection with the consultations organised by the working group, the…

2.0 The state duty to protect human rights 2.3 Actions taken [page 13] Protection of human rights in the business sphere in Danish legislation “Denmark’s Criminal Code protects the right to life and human rights against torture, slavery, while proscribing a range of activities connected with human trafficking, for example.” 2.4 Planned actions [page 16] Increasing…

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 » This point briefly presents forced labour as one among several…

Outcome 1.1: Promoting RBC Globally Ongoing Commitments and Initiatives [page 9] “Promotion of Robust Safeguards at the World Bank and other International Financial Institutions (IFIs): The U.S. government will continue to play a leading role in encouraging strong safeguard and sustainability policies across multilateral development banks and other IFIs. Over the course of the World…

The UK 2016 Updated NAP refers to two state-based bodies mandated to address financial matters in section 4 Access to Remedy for Human Rights Abuses Resulting from Business Activity [page 20] where it states: “We also provide a number of state-based non-judicial mechanisms, including: … a considerable number of Ombudsman, Regulators and other Government Complaints…

2 National Action Plan on Business and Human Rights 2020-23 2.1 Pillar 1: state duty to protect   2.1.5 Policy coherence Guiding Principle 10 Measure 19: Promotion of respect for human rights and labour standards within financial institutions As part of its involvement in international financial institutions, Switzerland actively promotes the systematic reinforcement of ESG…

Annex: Measures taken [page 22] The State as actor “Following support from Sweden and other countries, the Board of Governors of the World Bank decided in 2011 that the regulations on social and environmental standards that the Bank applies to business loans provided via its private sector body the International Finance Corporation (IFC) should include…

2021-2024 NATIONAL ACTION PLAN Appendix 1 (information material prepared by the Ministry of Justice) Trainings 1. Topic: Claims under bank agreements, reference No C23/21 Specific issues discussed during the training include, among others: judicial control of the content of credit agreements, abusive clauses in credit agreements and their consequences, foreign currency denominated and indexed credits,…

2. The State duty to protect human rights Responsible Management [page 22]. “Through the Government Pension Fund Global (GPFG) and the Government Pension Fund Norway (GPFN), Norway has financial investments both in Norway and the world at large. The role of the Fund is that of a financial investor, and the overriding objective is to…

3.1 An active role for the government The OECD Guidelines Proactive Agenda [page 15] “The Proactive Agenda was added to the OECD Guidelines in 2011 to elucidate the guidelines for specific sectors or situations, together with all the countries involved. In the context of the Agenda, the OECD is working with the financial sector on…

The Lithuanian NAP makes no reference to the finance and banking sector.

II. Premises a) Introduction “the role of the institutions is crucial in terms of comparison and horizontal collaboration both internally (at the central level and in the European Delegations) and externally (with development banks and international financial institutions) and in the dialogue with Member States” (p. 9) IV. Italian ongoing activities and future commitments a)…

III. Federal Government expectations regarding corporate due diligence in respecting human rights Procedure for the identification of actual and potential adverse impacts on human rights [page 9-10] “The consideration of potentially adverse impacts on human rights is a continuous task that accompanies work processes and, in particular, is performed with a sectoral focus. It should…

I- The State’s Obligation to Protect Human Rights The International Framework Actions Underway [page 16] France actively contributes to OECD activities in the field of responsible business conduct, particularly its work on due diligence (in the textile and finance sectors) and reinforcing the OECD Guidelines to mark their 40th anniversary (from June 2016 onwards).  …

The Finnish NAP makes no direct reference to the finance or banking sector.

Appendix 1, GP 4 Status in Denmark (initiatives implemented before the UN ratification of the Guiding Principles) [page 28] “In 2008 the state financing fund, Vækstfonden, has committed to adhere to the UN Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI). The Export Credit Agency (EKF), the Investment Fund for Developing Countries (IFU) and Investment Fund for Central and Eastern Europe)…

Action point 11 Ensure better coordination between federal and regional authorities in order to integrate criteria relating to human rights and socially responsible entrepreneurship in public aid Assurer une meilleure coordination entre les autorités fédérales et régionales afin d’intégrer des critères relatifs aux droits de l’Homme et à l’entrepreneuriat socialement responsable dans les aides publiques…

There is no mention of extraterritorial jurisdiction in the U.S. NAP. The NAP itself “focuses on U.S. government initiatives relating to the conduct of U.S. enterprises operating abroad”. [page 6]