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OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises on Responsible Business Conduct (2023 Update)

International (OECD — 51 adhering governments)
v2023 (updated)
8 domains
8 controls

The OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises on Responsible Business Conduct (2023 update) are the most comprehensive international framework for responsible business conduct, endorsed by 51 governments. The 2023 revision strengthens provisions on environmental protection, climate change, human rights, labour standards, anti‑corruption, due diligence, and supply‑chain responsibility, and introduces new guidance on ESG reporting and stakeholder engagement.

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Framework Domains (8)

Anti-Bribery and Political Engagement

1 controls
Controls in the Anti-Bribery and Political Engagement domain of OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises on Responsible Business Conduct (2023 Update)1 controls
CodeTitle
OECDMNE-6Combating Bribery and Other Forms of Corruption + Transparency in Political Engagement

Concepts and General Policies

1 controls
Controls in the Concepts and General Policies domain of OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises on Responsible Business Conduct (2023 Update)1 controls
CodeTitle
OECDMNE-1Concepts and General Policies, Risk-Based Due Diligence Framework

Consumer + STI + Competition + Tax

1 controls
Controls in the Consumer + STI + Competition + Tax domain of OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises on Responsible Business Conduct (2023 Update)1 controls
CodeTitle
OECDMNE-7Consumer Interests, Science Technology Innovation, Competition, Taxation

Disclosure

1 controls
Controls in the Disclosure domain of OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises on Responsible Business Conduct (2023 Update)1 controls
CodeTitle
OECDMNE-2Disclosure: Information Disclosure and Sustainability Reporting

Due Diligence Implementation

1 controls
Controls in the Due Diligence Implementation domain of OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises on Responsible Business Conduct (2023 Update)1 controls
CodeTitle
OECDMNE-8Due Diligence Implementation, NCP Engagement, Value Chain Coverage, and Remediation

Employment and Industrial Relations

1 controls
Controls in the Employment and Industrial Relations domain of OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises on Responsible Business Conduct (2023 Update)1 controls
CodeTitle
OECDMNE-4Employment and Industrial Relations: Labour Rights and Working Conditions

Environment

1 controls
Controls in the Environment domain of OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises on Responsible Business Conduct (2023 Update)1 controls
CodeTitle
OECDMNE-5Environment, Climate, and Biodiversity

Human Rights

1 controls
Controls in the Human Rights domain of OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises on Responsible Business Conduct (2023 Update)1 controls
CodeTitle
OECDMNE-3Human Rights: Respect for Human Rights and Human Rights Due Diligence

Your Compliance Coverage

If you comply with OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises on Responsible Business Conduct (2023 Update), you already cover:

Maps to 99 other frameworks

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3 source controls mapped|11 target controls covered
38%
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3 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
38%
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3 source controls mapped|6 target controls covered
38%
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3 source controls mapped|7 target controls covered
38%
NIST AI Risk Management Framework (AI RMF 1.0)
2 source controls mapped|6 target controls covered
25%
BREEAM - Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method
2 source controls mapped|5 target controls covered
25%
ISO 14001
2 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
25%
ISO/IEC 38500:2024 - Governance of IT
2 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
25%
ISO 37000:2021 - Governance of Organizations
2 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
25%
UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights (UNGPs)
2 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
25%
Vietnam Law on Cybersecurity (No. 24/2018/QH14)
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
13%
Vermont Artificial Intelligence and Consumer Data Act (AICDA)
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
13%
USMCA Chapter 19 - Digital Trade (United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement)
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
13%
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1 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
13%
UK Defence Standard 05-138 - Cyber Security for Defence Suppliers
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
13%
Turkey KVKK
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
13%
Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi) - Net-Zero Standard
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
13%
Privacy Act 2020
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
13%
Privacy Act 1988 (Australia)
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
13%
Personal Data Act (personopplysningsloven)
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
13%
PCAOB AS 2201 - Audit of Internal Control Over Financial Reporting (ICFR)
1 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
13%
OWASP Top 10:2025
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
13%
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1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
13%
OWASP DevSecOps Maturity Model (DSOMM)
1 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
13%
ISO 14064 - Greenhouse Gas Accounting and Verification (Parts 1-3)
1 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
13%
ISO/IEC 23894:2023
1 source controls mapped|4 target controls covered
13%
AS9100D:2016 - Quality Management Systems for Aviation, Space, and Defence
1 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
13%
AS9100D - Aerospace Quality Management System
1 source controls mapped|5 target controls covered
13%
ISO/IEC 27003:2017
1 source controls mapped|5 target controls covered
13%
NIST SP 800-171A Rev 3 - Assessing CUI Security Requirements
1 source controls mapped|4 target controls covered
13%
ISO/IEC 27011:2024
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
13%
API 1164
1 source controls mapped|5 target controls covered
13%
Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) Programmes - Global Standards
1 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
13%
IEC 62443
1 source controls mapped|5 target controls covered
13%
CISA Cross-Sector Cybersecurity Performance Goals (CPG) 2.0
1 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
13%
NIST SP 1800-32
1 source controls mapped|4 target controls covered
13%
NIST SP 800-53 Rev 5
1 source controls mapped|6 target controls covered
13%
APRA CPS 230 Operational Risk Management
1 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
13%
ISO 27019
1 source controls mapped|4 target controls covered
13%
21 CFR Part 211 - Current Good Manufacturing Practice
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
13%
NIST Cybersecurity Framework 2.0
1 source controls mapped|5 target controls covered
13%
ISO 22317
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
13%
ISO/IEC 27010:2015
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
13%
Space ISAC (Information Sharing and Analysis Center) - Threat Framework
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
13%
ISO 28001:2007 Supply Chain Security Management
1 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
13%
Annex 11 to EU GMP - Computerised Systems
1 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
13%
ISO 41001:2018 - Facility Management Systems
1 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
13%
ISO 39001:2012 - Road Traffic Safety Management
1 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
13%
ISO 22313:2020 - Guidance on Business Continuity Management Systems
1 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
13%
FBI CJIS Security Policy
1 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
13%
Automotive SPICE (ASPICE) v4.0 - Process Assessment Model
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
13%
ISO 22316
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
13%
BRCGS Global Standard for Food Safety Issue 9
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
13%
ISO 22318
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
13%
ISO/IEC 27006:2024
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
13%
13%
IEC 60601-1 - Medical Electrical Equipment Safety
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
13%
ICH Q10 - Pharmaceutical Quality System
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
13%
Azure Security Benchmark
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
13%
EASA Part-IS - Information Security in Aviation
1 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
13%
AWS Well-Architected Security Pillar
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
13%
ISO 27005
1 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
13%
ISO 31000
1 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
13%
ISO/IEC 27031:2011
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
13%
ISO/IEC 29134:2023
1 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
13%
ISO/IEC 27014:2020
1 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
13%
NFPA 1600 - Standard on Continuity, Emergency, and Crisis Management
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
13%
ISO/IEC 27557:2022 - Organisational Privacy Risk Management
1 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
13%
BSI IT-Grundschutz
1 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
13%
GDPR
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
13%
ISO/IEC 29147:2018
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
13%
NIST SP 800-190
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
13%
ASIS SPC.1-2009 - Organizational Resilience Standard
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
13%
ISO 27799
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
13%
Bahrain PDPL
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
13%
ISO 26262:2018 - Functional Safety for Road Vehicles
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
13%
ISO 27018
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
13%
ISO 22000
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
13%
ISO 45001
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
13%
APPI
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
13%
French Sapin II Law (Law No. 2016-1691)
1 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
13%
NRF Cybersecurity and Data Privacy Framework (National Retail Federation)
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
13%
South Korea PIPA
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
13%
ICAO Annex 17 - Aviation Security (AVSEC)
1 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
13%
13%
AML/CTF Act 2006 (Australia)
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
13%
ISO 27017
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
13%
Barbados Data Protection Act 2019
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
13%
ISO 13485
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
13%
Voluntary Principles on Security and Human Rights (VPs)
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
13%
Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA)
1 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
13%
German Supply Chain Due Diligence Act (LkSG)
1 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
13%
ICMM Mining Principles (2024 Update)
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
13%
13%
OECD AI Principles
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
13%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises on Responsible Business Conduct (2023 Update)?

OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises on Responsible Business Conduct (2023 Update) is a compliance framework from International (OECD — 51 adhering governments) with 8 domains and 8 controls. The OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises on Responsible Business Conduct (2023 update) are the most comprehensive international framework for responsible business conduct, endorsed by 51 governments. The 2023 revision strengthens provisions on environmental protection, climate change, human rights, labour standards, anti‑corruption, due diligence, and supply‑chain responsibility, and introduces new guidance on ESG reporting and stakeholder engagement. It is used by organisations to establish and maintain compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.

How many controls does OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises on Responsible Business Conduct (2023 Update) have?

OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises on Responsible Business Conduct (2023 Update) has 8 controls organised across 8 domains. The largest domains are Anti-Bribery and Political Engagement (1 controls), Concepts and General Policies (1 controls), Consumer + STI + Competition + Tax (1 controls). Each control defines specific requirements that organisations must implement to achieve compliance.

What frameworks does OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises on Responsible Business Conduct (2023 Update) map to?

OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises on Responsible Business Conduct (2023 Update) maps to 99 other compliance frameworks. The top mapping partners are Fair Labor Association (FLA) Workplace Code of Conduct (38% coverage), OECD Recommendation on Artificial Intelligence (2024 Update) (38% coverage), ISO 20400:2017 - Sustainable Procurement (38% coverage). Use our comparison tool to explore control-level mappings between frameworks.

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