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Regulations and legislations Several seminars have been organised on the issue of business and human rights. For example, in 2013 a national conference was held in the context of work on Sweden’s Policy for Global Development. Business and human rights was one of three main themes. In the same year, a conference on CSR was…

II. ANTECEDENTS AND CONTEXT Among the actions contemplated in the Plan, it is possible to find the development and implementation of National Plans of Action for the implementation of the Guiding Principles. In addition, there has been much debate about the role of the company in the field of EU development cooperation. Among other things,…

The South Korean NAP does not make a direct reference to the Garment sector.

The Slovenian NAP does not make a direct reference to the Garment sector.

PILLAR I: The state’s duty to protect human rights 1. Regulations relating to business and human rights under Polish law Occupational safety and health The provisions for ensuring safe and hygienic working conditions by employers are set out in Division 10 of the Labour Code, “Health and Safety at Work”, as well as in other…

The Peruvian NAP does not make a direct refence to the Garment sector.

4. State expectations of Business Enterprises To facilitate and guide business enterprises in ensuring compliance with and supporting the effective implementation of the NAP priority areas and the UNGPs, the State of Pakistan expects business enterprises to: In addition to the UNGPs, be cognisant of and guided by international guidelines and principles such as the…

2. The State duty to protect human rights 2.3 State ownership and practice for supporting the business sector Responsible management In 2014, the Council on Ethics reviewed a number of cases of human rights violations in connection with extraction of natural resources, agriculture, food production and textile manufacturing. – page 23

3. Results of the consultations and government response 3.1 An active role for the government Cooperation with the Dutch textile sector At a conference held on 20 June 2013, the sector organisations representing Dutch textile companies presented an action plan to tackle abuses in the production of clothing. The plan aims for structural improvements in…

Part I: NAP 2020 to 2022 Strategic Goal A second, more operational National Action Plan The economic sectors particularly exposed to the risk of human rights violations were identified, among others, on the basis of the national baseline assessment carried out by the expert from the University of Luxembourg. In particular, the study revealed a…

The Lithuanian  NAP does not make a direct reference to the Garment sector.

The Kenyan NAP does not make a direct reference to the Garment sector.

Chapter 2. Action Plan Measures of the Government Promoting Corporate Responsibility to Respect Human Rights 1. Measures Related to Domestic and Global Supply Chains and Promotion of Human Rights Due Diligence Based on the UNGPs ( Existing framework/Measures taken) With increased interest in responsible business conduct, the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises, which Japan adheres…

IV. Italian ongoing activities and future commitments Responsible Conduct and Due Diligence in the framework of the United Nations, OECD and European Union “Also within the framework of specialized agencies of international organizations such as UNCE/FACT the duty of care has been addressed in a structural manner by producing a Recommendation no. 46: “For the…

The Irish NAP does not make a direct reference to the Garment sector.

2. CHALLENGES IN CORPORATE PRACTICE 2.1 Ensuring the protection of human rights in supply and value chains The Partnership for Sustainable Textiles, which was initiated by the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development, has established an obligation to comply with sustainability standards and to guarantee corporate due diligence in the textile and clothing sector….

The Georgian NAP does not make a direct reference to the Garment sector.

THE INTERNATIONAL FRAMEWORK 3. THE ORGANISATION FOR ECONOMIC CO-OPERATION AND DEVELOPMENT (OECD) France finances actions supporting the implementation of the OECD Due Diligence Guidance for Responsible Supply Chains of Minerals from Conflict-Affected and High-Risk Areas. It is also very active in the working group developing a guide for the textile industry, following the recommendations of…

3. Expectations towards companies and support services 3.2 Clarification of due diligence   As the consultation events organized by the working group, it was suggested that a new statutory obligation on due diligence should be established for companies when implementing the UN principles on a national level. As a follow-up measure, the working group proposes…

Preface: The disaster in Bangladesh in April 2013 where a collapse of an eight-story building caused the death of more than 1.100 workers sewing clothes for western manufacturing companies was a dark reminder that huge challenges still remain. – page 6 2. The state duty to protect human rights 2.3 Actions taken The Guiding Principles…