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The Dutch NAP makes no reference to State owned enterprises/ public private partnerships.

Pillar I Integrating responsibilities in conflict areas and fragile states into policy “… conflict sensitivity guidelines for the Dutch business community will be drawn up in collaboration with companies, NGOs and implementing organisations, with an additional focus on Dutch SMEs. …” p. 44. Development cooperation Sustainable trade with and investment in developing countries “The interests…

The Dutch NAP makes no reference to the Security sector.

Pillar I Central government procurement and private-sector instruments In relation to Pillar 1, the NBA appraisal notes that improved policy coherence can bolster government efforts on business and human rights. The government is looking for possible ways of aligning both central government procurement and grants frameworks for the business community with RBC duties and responsibilities….

The Dutch NAP makes no reference to Privatisation.

The Dutch NAP makes no reference to Persons with disabilities.

Pillar II RBC support office “The new RBC support office will form a one-stop shop for RBC policy by supporting all businesses, including those that do not (as yet) fall under the scope of current legislation, in their application of due diligence. In addition to its informative role, other instruments such as grants can also…

Pillar III Access to effective remedy “The UNGPs stipulate that a state’s obligation to protect against human rights abuses by companies includes the duty to take appropriate judicial, administrative, legislative or other steps to ensure that when such abuses occur within their territory or jurisdiction those affected have access to effective remedy. Remedy can include…

Pillar II Due diligence at EU level Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) “A general due diligence obligation, ideally at European level, is the key element in the smart mix of RBC measures. This obligation should not only promote RBC but also respect a level playing field for businesses, prevent fragmentation and enhance impact. The government…

The Dutch NAP makes no reference to National Human Rights Institutions (NHRIs) / Ombudspersons.

Pillar I Inclusion of ‘business and human rights’ in the Netherlands’ national policy Combating abuse of migrant workers “Migrant workers make a major contribution to the local and national economy. Various sectors, including agriculture and horticulture, construction and logistics, are dependent on migrant labour. Migrant labour will continue to be important to the Dutch economy…

Pillar 1 Including ‘business and human rights’ in the Netherlands’ foreign policy Protecting human rights defenders “The work of human rights defenders is vital to the protection of human rights. Examples include trade union leaders fighting for …  land rights for local communities … Human rights defenders fighting for indigenous, land and environmental rights − often…

Pillar III Improving the provision of information to affected parties “Ideally, human rights abuses, including violations of labour rights, should be addressed where they take place and effective remedy is offered locally. Yet in some circumstances a mechanism in the Netherlands may be the best recourse, for example if there is no effective local mechanism…

Pillar I Sustainable trade with and investment in developing countries “Development cooperation policy on business and human rights focuses on improving the sustainability of production and international value chains in and with developing countries in a way that helps reduce poverty and inequality. To this end it is important that a) the interests and specific…

Pillar I Including ‘business and human rights’ in the Netherlands’ foreign policy Protecting human rights defenders “The work of human rights defenders is vital to the protection of human rights. … Human rights defenders fighting for indigenous, land and environmental rights − often in connection with economic activities − are some of the most vulnerable human…

Pillar III Improving the provision of information to businesses “… Internationally the government will participate in the benchmarking efforts of the World Benchmarking Alliance (WBA) on access to remedy by large enterprises in the agricultural, textile, mineral and ICT producing industries.” … p. 65.

The Dutch NAP makes no reference to the Human rights impact assessments.

Explicit references to human rights due diligence are highlighted in this section. However, measures to realise specific elements of human rights due diligence can be found in large number of sections of the Netherland’s 2nd NAP. Pillar I Central government procurement and private-sector instruments Government procurement “The government’s central procurement strategy includes the International Social…

Pillar I Including ‘business and human rights’ in the Netherlands’ foreign policy Protecting human rights defenders “The work of human rights defenders is vital to the protection of human rights. Examples include trade union leaders fighting for workers’ rights, land rights for local communities, environmental defenders championing the human rights of the local population and employees…

Pillar I Inclusion of ‘business and human rights’ in the Netherlands’ national policy Combating abuse of migrant workers “…The government seeks to exclude employment agencies which exploit labour migrants from the market. The Task Force report also states that the interdependence between housing, work, transport and care must cease. Because health insurance is often arranged…