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Switzerland – 3rd – Sustainable development
2.2 Updating the measures contained in the NAP 2020–2023 Measure 18: Consistency between trade agreements and protection of human rights Evaluations of the impact on sustainable development, which also cover human rights-related aspects, are conducted on a case-by-case basis for new free trade agreements, once preliminary risk assessments have been completed. Measure 27: Promoting efforts…
Switzerland – 3rd – Taxation
The Swiss NAP does not make an explicit reference to taxation.
Switzerland – 3rd – Supply chains
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 – State owned enterprises/ Public private partnerships
2.2 Updating the measures contained in the NAP 2020–2023 Measure 9: Human rights due diligence by federal government-associated businesses The Federal Administration will support federal government-associated limited companies and will work with boards of directors to discuss human rights-related requirements and promote the implementation of the UN Guiding Principles. The 2024-27 National Action Plan is…
Switzerland – 3rd – Small & medium-sized enterprises
3. New measures contained in the NAP 2024–27 (3.2) Pillar II Corporate responsibility to respect human rights Measure 3: Promote human rights in training, governance and business practices In order to promote a responsible corporate culture that respects human rights, several overlapping initiatives are implemented. Universities and other institutions that provide business administration and management…
Switzerland – 3rd – Security sector
2.2 Updating the measures contained in the NAP 2020–2023 Measure 5: Multi-stakeholder initiatives on business and human rights …Switzerland plays an active role in supporting various multi-stakeholder initiatives, including the cocoa, gold, textiles and coffee sectors, and in implementing the Voluntary Principles on Security and Human Rights and the International Code of Conduct for Private…
Switzerland – 3rd – Public procurement
2.2 Updating the measures contained in the NAP 2020–2023 Measure 12: Criteria under the core ILO conventions of the International Labour Organisation (ILO) in public procurement at the federal level The Federal Administration provides an updated tool for analysing the risk of non-compliance with the core ILO labour rights for each country. Staff responsible for…
Switzerland – 3rd – Privatisation
2.2 Updating the measures contained in the NAP 2020–2023 Measure 9: Human rights due diligence by federal government-associated businesses The Federal Administration will support federal government-associated limited companies and will work with boards of directors to discuss human rights-related requirements and promote the implementation of the UN Guiding Principles. (Measure 9 in the 2020-2023 NAP…
Switzerland – 3rd – Persons with disabilities
The Swiss NAP 2024-27 does not make explicit reference to persons with disabilities. 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 – OECD National Contact Points
The 2024-27 NAP does not explicitly reference OECD national contact points. 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 – Non-judicial grievance mechanisms
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 – Non-financial reporting
1. Background Legal Framework in Switzerland and in the EU Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) The obligation for companies to prepare sustainable development reports took effect in the EU on 5 January 2023. This directive updates and strengthens the rules on the corporate and environmental information that companies must disclose. To ensure Swiss law remains…
Switzerland – 3rd – National Human Rights Institutions/Ombubspersons
The Swiss 2024-27 NAP does not make explicit reference to NHRIs / Ombudspersons 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 – 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.