172-31 Position paper and action plan of the Federal Council on the responsibility of companies for society and environment

Summary

This paper has two main objectives: It informs companies and their stakeholders about the goals and Federal expectations with regard to CSR and provides an overview of current and future CSR activities at federal level.

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Issuer

Switzerland

Year

2017

Region

Europe

Issuer (type)

Swiss Confederation (Schweizerische Eidgenossenschaft) (Government)

Policy Type

Other sustainability policy

Geographical scope

National

Mandatory or voluntary

Voluntary

Global Reporting Initiative (GRI)

Other

Main industries targeted

Finance & Insurance
Manufacturing
Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas Extraction
Education

Restrictiveness

Low

Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

SDG 1: No Poverty
SDG 2: Zero Hunger
SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being
SDG 4: Quality Education
SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth
SDG 9: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
SDG 10: Reduced Inequality
SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production
SDG 15: Life on Land
SDG 16: Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals