OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises on Responsible Business Conduct (2023 Update)
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
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| OECDMNE-6 | Combating Bribery and Other Forms of Corruption + Transparency in Political Engagement |
Concepts and General Policies
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| OECDMNE-1 | Concepts and General Policies, Risk-Based Due Diligence Framework |
Consumer + STI + Competition + Tax
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| OECDMNE-7 | Consumer Interests, Science Technology Innovation, Competition, Taxation |
Disclosure
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| OECDMNE-2 | Disclosure: Information Disclosure and Sustainability Reporting |
Due Diligence Implementation
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| OECDMNE-8 | Due Diligence Implementation, NCP Engagement, Value Chain Coverage, and Remediation |
Employment and Industrial Relations
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| OECDMNE-4 | Employment and Industrial Relations: Labour Rights and Working Conditions |
Environment
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| OECDMNE-5 | Environment, Climate, and Biodiversity |
Human Rights
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| OECDMNE-3 | Human 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:
Fair Labor Association (FLA) Workplace Code of Conduct
38%
3 controls mapped
Compare →OECD Recommendation on Artificial Intelligence (2024 Update)
38%
3 controls mapped
Compare →ISO 20400:2017 - Sustainable Procurement
38%
3 controls mapped
Compare →+ 96 more: ISO 26000:2010 (38%), NIST AI Risk Management Framework (AI RMF 1.0) (25%)
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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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