319-8 OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises, 2011

Summary

The OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises are far reaching recommendations for responsible business conduct that 44 adhering governments – representing all regions of the world and accounting for 85% of foreign direct investment – encourage their enterprises to observe wherever they operate. The Guidelines were updated in 2011 for the fifth time since they were first adopted in 1976. This booklet contains the official version of the text, implementation procedures and commentary of the 2011 update.

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Issuer

Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD)

Year

2011

Region

International

Policy Type

Disclosure

Geographical scope

International

Mandatory or voluntary

Voluntary

Global Reporting Initiative (GRI)

Other

Main industries targeted

Finance & Insurance
Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services
Administrative, Support, Waste Management
Information

Restrictiveness

High

Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

SDG 1: No Poverty
SDG 2: Zero Hunger
SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being
SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth
SDG 16: Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals