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Current policy [page 9] (…) In its letter ‘CSR Pays Off’ the government identifies its tasks in relation to ICSR. They are: to ensure that CSR frameworks are as clear as possible and that companies are informed about them; to promote a level playing field for Dutch business;… to hold other government authorities to account…

II. Objectives and Measures Objective 1: ensuring State’s duty to protect, defend and respect human rights A. Legislative measures [pages 1-2] 1. Improvement of the legislative process. The aim is to review legal acts regulating law­ making, including also, if necessary, drafting of required new legal acts, as well as to ensure dissemination of best…

2. The state obligation to protect human rights  2.1 Human rights in Finnish legislation [page 13] Finland is strongly committed to the protection and promotion of human rights through national legislation and international cooperation. Our reinforced Constitution protects the inviolability of human dignity as well as the freedom and rights of individuals, and promotes justice…

5. National Action Plan on Business and Human Rights  5.7 Pillar 1: state duty to protect  5.7.2 Operational principles: legislative and information policy measures  Guiding Principle 3 [pages 13-21] To an extent appropriate to the attendant risks, the federal government exercises its influence in the form of non-legally-binding and, where necessary, legally-binding instruments to encourage…

2. State Duty to Protect Human Rights 2.2 Recommendations from the Council for CSR on the state duty to protect: [page 10] Among other initiatives, the Council for CSR recommended that the Danish Government: Expands the existing Danish corporate non-financial reporting requirement to include mandatory reporting on human rights; Encourages responsible public procurement by requiring…

The National Action Plan Leading by Example Outcome 1.1: Promoting RBC Globally [page 8-9] New Actions OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises: For the first time, in 2016 the U.S. National Contact Point (USNCP) for the OECD Guidelines published an annual report and in 2017 will develop an outreach plan to continue its efforts to broaden…

1. The State Duty to protect Swedish legislation to protect human rights [page 10] Human rights are protected in Swedish legislation primarily via the constitutional regulations in the Instrument of Government, the Freedom of the Press Act and the Fundamental Law on Freedom of Expression. An individual’s fundamental rights and freedoms are also expressed in…

I. The State Obligation to Protect Human Rights [page 11] France adheres to all the instruments that are part of the international business and human rights framework, and is present in all relevant forums (the United Nations–UN, the International Labour Organization–ILO, the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development–OECD, the European Union–EU, the Council of Europe,…

Pillar II. The corporate responsibility to respect human rights [page 28] (…)By preparing the National Action Plan for implementation of the United Nations Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights, the government administration is sending a clear signal to entrepreneurs, pointing out that the obligation to apply the UN Guiding Principles is the best way…

I. Statement of Commitment [page 5] (…)Encourage companies, also in view of the updating of the National Strategy for Sustainable Development, in line with the commitments undertaken with the Agenda 2030 and the role that the private sector will be called to play in its implementation, to voluntarily commit themselves at national, regional and international…

II. Objectives and Measures Objective 2. Promoting corporate responsibility and respect in the field of business and human rights [pages 7-8] B. Government measures encouraging business enterprises to secure respect for human rights 1. National Responsible Business Award– annual initiative lunched and implemented by the Ministry of Social Security and Labour together with the UN…

3. Expectations towards companies and support services [page 23] The central objective of the UN principles is to promote companies’ voluntary commitment to following international human rights norms. Human rights are universally recognised, which means that following them in business activities does not depend on the ability and/or willingness of states to meet their human…

Preface [page 6] “Companies must integrate social responsibility in their core business.” 2. State Duty to Protect Human Rights 2.3 Actions taken [pages 11 and 13] Danish Government’s expectations to companies “In the National Action plan for CSR, the Danish Government sets out clear expectations to Danish companies that they must take responsibility to respect…

The UK 2013 NAP UK’ companies responsibilities to respect human rights Government expectations of business Many companies have already made the link between their business activity and respect for human rights; many already have human rights policies woven into their objectives and operations. Other companies, which consider human rights unfamiliar territory, are already addressing some…

Foreword [page 3] Its aim is to support Swedish businesses in transforming the UN Guiding Principles into concrete action. The plan sends a clear message about the Government’s expectations of modern business: successful and competitive companies of the future are those that make human rights and corporate social responsibility part of their core business. Consumers, investors…

II. Business’s responsibility to respect human rights Proposal for Action No.8 [page 38] Actions Underway France encourages and enhances the commitments made by businesses to respect internationally recognised human rights standards. -Frances encourages businesses to adhere to the UN Global Compact or other voluntary initiatives such as ISO 26000 or the Voluntary Principles on Security…

STATUS IN BELGIUM/ACTIONS ENGAGED: In Section 4 “Scope of the action plan” p.7: In the introduction it is stated that “the NAP aims to stimulate companies (active in Belgium and abroad) and international companies active in Belgium to respect and promote human rights both within their own enterprise and in their sphere of influence.” And,…

Pillar I. The State’s duty to protect human rights [page 8] The state’s duty to protect human rights is enshrined in the Constitution of the Republic of Poland and in ratified international agreements that obligate States Parties to respect, protect, and implement the human rights of individuals within their territory and/or jurisdiction. This includes the…

I. Statement of Commitment [page 5] ….The present Plan is meant to be an instrument of the commitments and efforts of the Government for the adoption of political and legislative measures at national, regional and international level in order to ensure the respect of human rights within economic activities. Italy is therefore committed to promote…