319-7 OECD FAO Guidance for Responsible Agricultural Supply Chains, 2016

Summary

The OECD-FAO Guidance helps enterprises observe standards of responsible business conduct to ensure that their operations contribute to sustainable development and do not lead to adverse impacts. One of the key value-adds of the OECD-FAO Guidance is the framework on risk-based due diligence. The framework provides a step by step approach on how companies can integrate due diligence into their operations and supply chains. By implementing the recommendations of the OECD-FAO Guidance companies can systematically identify, assess and mitigate potential negative impacts associated with their business. This OECD-FAO Guidance and due diligence framework was developed in collaboration with supply chain experts, business, civil society, unions and policy makers. It is a practical approach which companies can implement into their business models and processes.

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Issuer

Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD)

Year

2016

Region

International

Policy Type

Disclosure

Geographical scope

International

Mandatory or voluntary

Voluntary

Main industries targeted

Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting
Manufacturing
Finance & Insurance
Retail trade

Restrictiveness

High

Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

SDG 1: No Poverty
SDG 2: Zero Hunger
SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being
SDG 10: Reduced Inequality
SDG 15: Life on Land
SDG 16: Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals