Understanding and using the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises on Responsible Business Conduct

This short guide to the Guidelines offers civil society a concise and accessible overview of the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises on Responsible Business Conduct and how they can best be used to combat corporate harm.

The guide explains the content of the OECD Guidelines, identifies the key actors responsible for their implementation, and highlights how civil society can use the Guidelines to strengthen engagement with communities and companies and advocate stronger laws regulating corporate conduct. Additionally, the guide provides comprehensive insights into the National Contact Point complaint process, detailing the ‘who, what, why, how’ for filing complaints and providing practical tips for pursuing a complaint as part of a broader strategy for justice.

Whether you are an individual, group, or organisation, this guide is a useful resource for understanding and using the OECD Guidelines to strengthen your work.

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