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Part I – Rational Framework for the development, adoption and implementation ofthe NAP 1. International Context1.3. European Council (pg. 14) … On the basis of the 2011 UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights, the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe adopted Recommendation CM / Rec (2016) on human rights and businesses….

Part III – NAP 3. Government’s Response (p.28) …A preliminary diagnosis allows for the identification of the potential risk of negative impacts on human rights that activities in the private sector may have … – including in the information and communication technologies – including the field of artificial intelligence – data protection …

Part III – NAP 3. Government’s Response (pg. 28) …Regarding companies’ level of commitment, it is interesting to take note of a study on corporate social responsibility that the international consulting firm KPMG published in 2017. For the first time this study also analyzed the extent to which human rights were perceived as a business…

Part III – NAP 1. Declaration of Engagement (pg. 26) … In addition, the Government expects companies to fully respect human rights in general, and in particular to: Provide the necessary governance tools for this purpose, including the introduction of a due diligence system. Due diligence refers to the process that, as an integral part…

Part I – Rational Framework for the development, adoption and implementation ofthe NAP 1. International Context1.3. European Council (pg. 14) … On the basis of the 2011 UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights, the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe adopted Recommendation CM / Rec (2016) on human rights and businesses….

The Luxembourg NAP does not make an explicit reference to health and social care.

Part I – Rational Framework for the development, adoption and implementation of the NAP 1. International Context1.1. United Nations (UN) (pg. 12) …The UN Global Compact supports businesses to carry out their activities in ways that are responsible by aligning their strategies and operations with the ten principles of human rights, labour, the environment and…

Introduction (pg. 7) Among the first signatories of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg is an open economy democracy where the rule of law reigns. The equality of all human rights are principles enshrined in the Constitution and the laws of the country. … Regular contacts with, among others, the…

The Luxembourg NAP does not make an explicit reference to freedom of association.

Part III – NAP 3. Government’s Response3.2. A joint work program (pg.30) …An information, awareness and promotion campaign on the UN Guiding Principles provides companies with the elements to better understand the scope of their obligations and their expectations, as well as the opportunity that compliance with the UN Guiding ´Principles can be achieved in…

Part III – NAP 3. Government’s Response (p.28)A preliminary diagnosis allows for the identification of the potential risk of negative impacts on human rights that activities in the private sector may have, specifically in the financial sector … …The Human Rights Guidance Tools developed by the UNEP Finance Initiative offers a risk analysis in terms…

The Luxembourg NAP does not make an explicit reference to Extraterritorial jurisdiction.

Part III – NAP 3. Government’s Response (p.28) A preliminary diagnosis allows for the identification of the potential risk of negative impacts on human rights that activities in the private sector may have, specifically within … extractive industries … 3.2 A joint work program (pg.31) …Other measures:… 1. Preparation for the implementation of the European…

The Luxembourg NAP does not make an explicit reference to Export Credit.

Introduction (pg. 7) Among the first signatories of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg is an open economy democracy where the rule of law reigns. The equality of all human rights are principles enshrined in the Constitution and the laws of the country. … Regular contacts with, among others, the…

Introduction (pg. 8) …The Government, therefore, attaches particular importance to the implementation of the UN Agenda 2030 and, to that effect, presented a voluntary national report in July 2017 at the High Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development, which took place in New York. The role played by Luxembourg at COP21 of the United Nations…

Part III – NAP 3. Government’s Response (p.28) A preliminary diagnosis allows for the identification of the potential risk of negative impacts on human rights that activities in the private sector may have, specifically in the financial sector … …The Human Rights Guidance Tools developed by the UNEP Finance Initiative offers a risk analysis in…

Introduction (pg. 8) The National Data Protection Commission is another chosen interlocutor in the implementation of the NAP because of aspects of its mission concerning the fundamental rights and freedoms of individuals and the respect for privacy. Part III – NAP 3. Government’s Response (p.28) A preliminary diagnosis allows for the identification of the potential…

Part I – Rational Framework for the development, adoption and implementation of the NAP 1. International Context1.1. United Nations (UN) (pg. 12) The UN Global Compact supports businesses to carry out their activities in ways that are responsible by aligning their strategies and operations with the ten principles of human rights, labour, the environment and…

Part I – Rational Framework for the development, adoption and implementation of the NAP 1. International Context1.1. United Nations (UN) (pg. 12) The UN Global Compact supports businesses to carry out their activities in ways that are responsible by aligning their strategies and operations with the ten principles of human rights, labour, the environment and…