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Switzerland – 3rd – Migrant workers
The Swiss 2024-27 NAP does not make explicit reference to Migrant workers. The 2024-27 National Action Plan is supplemental to the 2020-23 NAP. The 2020-2023 NAP explicitly addresses this issue. Additional Information about the 2020-23 NAP can be found here.
Switzerland – 3rd – Mandatory human rights due diligence
1. Background Legal Framework in Switzerland and the EU:European Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD)In May 2024, the EU Council and the European Parliament adopted the CSDDD directive, which entered into force on 25 July 2024. In December 2023, Switzerland conducted a study on the impact of the new EU directive on Swiss companies. The…
Switzerland – 3rd – Land
The Swiss NAP does not make an explicit reference to Land
Switzerland – 3rd – Judicial remedy
3. New measures contained in the NAP 2024–27 (3.3) Pillar III: Access to remedy Measure 8: Map and analyse obstacles preventing access to grievance mechanisms Judicial and non-judicial grievance mechanisms will be exhaustively mapped out in order to inventory and demonstrate their complementary nature, as part of the effort to improve access to information and…
Switzerland – 3rd – Investment treaties & investor-state dispute settlements
3. New measures contained in the NAP 2024–27 (3.2) Pillar II: Corporate Responsibility Measure 5: Investment, financing and consultancy services Investments and financing have a special role to play in terms of their influence and leverage effect on companies. For this reason, the NAP has also been prepared for actors in the areas of investment,…
Switzerland – 3rd – Indigenous Peoples
The Swiss NAP does not make explicit reference to Indigenous Peoples. The 2024-27 National Action Plan is supplemental to the 2020-23 NAP. The 2020-2023 NAP explicitly addresses this issue. Additional Information about the 2020-23 NAP can be found here.
Switzerland – 3rd – Human rights impact assessments
The Swiss NAP 2024-2027 does not make explicit reference to human rights impact assessment. The 2024-27 National Action Plan is supplemental to the 2020-23 NAP. The 2020-2023 NAP explicitly addresses this issue. Additional Information about the 2020-23 NAP can be found here.
Switzerland – 3rd – Human rights defenders & whistle-blowers
3. New measures contained in the NAP 2024–27 (3.3) Pillar III: Access to remedy Measure 10: Handling of complaints from human rights defenders Switzerland supports human rights defenders, including in cases of business-related abuses. A standard operating procedure for analysing and monitoring communications will be developed to ensure that reports submitted by human rights defenders…
Switzerland – 3rd – Health and social care
The Swiss NAP 2024-27 does not make an explicit reference to Health and social care. The 2024-27 National Action Plan is supplemental to the 2020-23 NAP. The 2020-2023 NAP addresses this issue. Additional Information about the 2020-23 NAP can be found here.
Switzerland – 3rd – Guidance to business
2.2 Updating the measures contained in the NAP 2020–2023 Measure 7: Reduction in human rights risks associated with gold extraction and trading Starting on 1 January 2022, Swiss-based companies must comply with due diligence obligations as well as with reporting obligations if they import and process minerals and metals from conflict-affected areas (see Article 964j…
Switzerland – 3rd – Gender & women’s rights
3. New measures contained in the NAP 2024–27 (3.2) Pillar II: Corporate responsibility to respect human rights Measure 6: Take women and children into account in the due diligence process Women and children in particular can be affected by the negative repercussions of business activities on human rights. In conducting due diligence, companies have to…
Switzerland – 3rd – Garment, textile and footwear sector
2.2 Updating the measures contained in the NAP 2020–2023 Measure 5: Multi-stakeholder initiatives on business and human rights The Federal Administration facilitates a deeper dialogue among stakeholders, including business associations and civil society, through panel discussions and discussion platforms. The aim of this initiative is to promote constructive collaboration through practical solutions designed to improve…
Switzerland – 3rd – Freedom of association
The Swiss NAP 2024-27 does not make an explicit reference to Freedom of association. The 2024-27 National Action Plan is supplemental to the 2020-23 NAP. The 2020-2023 NAP explicitly addresses this issue. Additional Information about the 2020-23 NAP can be found here.
Switzerland – 3rd – Forced labour & modern slavery
2.2 Updating the measures contained in the NAP 2020–2023 Measure 27: Promoting efforts to end all forms of child exploitation in supply chains Since 1 January 2022, companies based in Switzerland have been required to comply with due diligence obligations as well as with reporting obligations if there is reasonable suspicion that the products or…
Switzerland – 3rd – Fisheries and aquaculture sectors
The Swiss NAP does not make an explicit reference to the fisheries and aquaculture sector. The 2024-27 National Action Plan is supplemental to the 2020-23 NAP. The 2020-2023 NAP does not explicitly address this sector.
Switzerland – 3rd – Finance & banking sector
2.2 Updating the measures contained in the NAP 2020–2023 Measure 5: Investment, financing and consultancy services Investments and financing have a special role to play in terms of their influence and leverage effect on companies. For this reason, the NAP has also been prepared for actors in the areas of investment, financing and consultancy services….
Switzerland – 3rd – Extraterritorial jurisdiction
The Swiss NAP 2024-27 does not make an explicit reference to extraterritorial Jurisdiction. The 2024-27 National Action Plan is supplemental to the 2020-23 NAP. The 2020-2023 NAP explicitly addresses this issue. Additional Information about the 2020-23 NAP can be found here.
Switzerland – 3rd – Extractives sector
2.2 Updating the measures contained in the NAP 2020–2023 Measure 7: Reduction in human rights risks associated with gold extraction and trading Starting on 1 January 2022, Swiss-based companies must comply with due diligence obligations as well as with reporting obligations if they import and process minerals and metals from conflict-affected areas (see Article 964j…
Switzerland – 3rd – Export credit
The Swiss NAP 2024-27 does not make an explicit reference to export credit. The 2024-27 National Action Plan is supplemental to the 2020-23 NAP. The 2020-2023 NAP explicitly addresses this issue. Additional Information about the 2020-23 NAP can be found here.
Switzerland – 3rd – Equality & non-discrimination
3. New measures contained in the NAP 2024–27 (3.2) Pillar II: Corporate responsibility to respect human rights New Measure 6: Take women and children into account in the due diligence process Women and children in particular can be affected by the negative repercussions of business activities on human rights. In conducting due diligence, companies have…