Netherlands
Netherlands
View the National Action Plan on Business and Human Rights Development Main Coordinating Authority Ministry of Foreign Affairs Drafting Process Research and interministerial discussions leading to the development of the action plan were conducted over a period of around 6 months. Within this...
Corporate Social Responsibility Subsidy Programmes
The Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs aims to support business entities in fulfilling their corporate responsibility to respect through two subsidy programs focused on helping businesses in their international value chains and Small and Medium sized Enterprises (SMEs).
CSR Sector Risk Assessment
In 2014 the Dutch Government commissioned a sector risk assessment (SRA) from KPMG that analysed the risks of particular sectors of the Dutch economy operating internationally.
Guidance Tool for Business: "Doing Business with Respect for Human Rights"
The Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs commissioned and funded a guidance document for businesses, developed by Shift, Oxfam and the Netherlands Global Compact Network and published in 2016.
International Responsible Business Conduct (IRBC) Agreements
In 2014, the Social and Economic Council of the Netherlands (SER) recommended concluding multistakeholder agreements promoting international responsible business conduct (IRBC agreements) in each sector.
Chair of the CDDH
