184-9 Good Business: Implementing the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights. Updated May 2016

Summary

The update of the UK’s National Action Plan on Business and Human Rights was published on the 12 May 2016 and reflects the broad range of activity and engagement which takes place across a large number of government departments. This update reaffirms the UK’s commitment to the implementation of the United Nations Guiding Principles (UNGP) on Business and Human Rights, and acknowledges the duty of government but also sets out our expectation that UK businesses will act responsibly and in accordance with the UNGPs, wherever they operate.

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Issuer

United Kingdom

Year

2016

Region

Europe

Policy Type

Disclosure

Geographical scope

National

Mandatory or voluntary

Voluntary

Main industries targeted

Finance & Insurance
Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas Extraction
Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting
Manufacturing

Restrictiveness

Very High

Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

SDG 1: No Poverty
SDG 2: Zero Hunger
SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being
SDG 16: Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals