Resources

OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises

oecd guidelines Recommendations by governments to MNCs for CSR. Find more information here.

ILO Tripartite Declaration of Principles concerning Multinational Enterprises and Social Policy

ilo logo Commitment by ILO member states focusing on multinational enterprises in the areas of employment, training, work conditions and industrial relations. Details can be found here. 

IFC Performance Standards on Social and Environmental Sustainability

IFC Performance Standards IFC is part of the World Bank Group which supports private sector development in developing countries. Purposed for World Bank-funded projects. All WB-funded projects (e.g. infrastructure projects) must adhere to these guidelines before they are considered for funding. Find out more information here.

Ethical Trading Initiative (ETI)

eti logo Code of labour practices adopted by companies. For more info, click here.

ILO's various conventions

The 8 fundamental ILO conventions are related to:

  1. Freedom of Association
  2. Collective Bargaining
  3. Forced Labour 1
  4. Forced Labour 2
  5. Minimum Age
  6. Child Labour
  7. Equal Remuneration
  8. Discrimination

These conventions have varying levels of ratification by member states.

For more information, click this link.

ILO Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work

ISO declare Commitment by ILO member states to respect labour rights in 4 areas: freedom of association, forced labour, child labour, discrimination. Find the document here.

ISO 26000 International Guidance on Social Responsibility

iso logo print A non-certifiable standard on CSR. Find more information about the standards here.

Ten Principles of the UN Global Compact

unnamed 10 core CSR principles for businesses including human rights, labour, environment, and business integrity. Find them here.