Annual Report on the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises

Frequency :
Annual
ISSN :
1999-0952 (online)
ISSN :
2220-5713 (print)
DOI :
10.1787/19990952
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OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises are recommendations providing voluntary principles and standards for responsible business conduct for multinational corporations The Guidelines are legally non-binding. The Guidelines were adopted by the OECD on 1976 and revised in 1979, 1982, 1984, 1991 and 2000.

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Annual Report on the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises 2009

Annual Report on the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises 2009

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Authors:
OECD
Publication Date :
20 May 2010
Pages :
204
ISBN :
9789264075191 (PDF) ; 9789264075016 (print)
DOI :
10.1787/mne-2009-en

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The Guidelines are recommendations to international business for conduct in such areas as labour, environment, consumer protection and the fight against corruption.  The recommendations are made by the adhering governments and, although not binding, governments are committed to promoting their observance.  This Annual Report provides an account of the actions taken by the 41 adhering governments over the 12 months to June 2009 to enhance the contribution of the Guidelines to the improved functioning of the global economy. In nine years, the Guidelines have consolidated their position as one of the world's principal corporate responsibility instruments

This edition focuses on consumer empowerment and responsible business conduct, notably the positive impact responsible consumers can exercise on international business behaviour through their purchasing decisions and OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises’ role in promoting and protecting consumer interests. Special attention is given to supply chains, financial institutions and climate change.

Also available in: French
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  • Foreword
    To many people, international investment by multinational enterprises is what globalisation is all about. Promoting appropriate business conduct by these companies is a real challenge however since their operations often straddle dozens of countries and hundreds of cultural, legal and regulatory environments.
  • Guidelines Implementation
    Every year, the National Contact Points (NCPs) of the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises ("the Guidelines") meet to review their experiences in performing and promoting the implementation of the Guidelines. This chapter reviews NCP activities as well as other implementation activities undertaken by adhering governments over the June 2008-June 2009 period.
  • Consumer Empowerment and Responsible Business Conduct

    The annual OECD Roundtable on Corporate Responsibility held in Paris on 15 June 2009 was devoted to the theme of Consumer Empowerment and Responsible Business Conduct. Discussions focused on the positive impact responsible consumers exercise on international business and OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises’ role in promoting and protecting consumer interests. Special attention was given to supply chains, financial institutions and climate change.

    This chapter provides a summary of these discussions.

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