OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises on Responsible Business Conduct (2023 Update)
The OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises on Responsible Business Conduct (updated 2023) are the most comprehensive international standard on responsible business conduct endorsed by governments. Adhered to by 51 governments. The 2023 update strengthened provisions on environment, climate change, technology, supply chain due diligence, and animal welfare. National Contact Points (NCPs) in each adhering country handle complaints (specific instances). Due diligence recommendations aligned with UNGPs. Covers human rights, employment, environment, anti-corruption, consumer interests, science and technology, competition, and taxation.
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Framework Domains (24)
Anti-Bribery
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| OECD-MNE-VII | Combating Bribery and Other Forms of Corruption |
Chapter III - Disclosure
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| OECD-MNE-III.1 | Information Disclosure |
| OECD-MNE-III.2 | Sustainability Reporting |
Chapter IV - Human Rights
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| OECD-MNE-IV.1 | Respect for Human Rights |
| OECD-MNE-IV.2 | Human Rights Due Diligence |
Chapter V - Employment and Industrial Relations
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| OECD-MNE-V.1 | Labour Rights |
| OECD-MNE-V.2 | Working Conditions |
Chapter VI - Environment
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| OECD-MNE-VI.1 | Environmental Management |
| OECD-MNE-VI.2 | Climate and Biodiversity |
Chapter VII - Combating Bribery
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| OECD-MNE-VII.1 | Anti-Bribery and Anti-Corruption |
| OECD-MNE-VII.2 | Transparency in Political Engagement |
Chapters VIII-XI - Additional Obligations
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| OECD-MNE-IX | Science, Technology and Innovation |
| OECD-MNE-VIII | Consumer Interests |
| OECD-MNE-X | Competition |
| OECD-MNE-XI | Taxation |
Competition
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| OECD-MNE-X | Competition |
Consumer Protection
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| OECD-MNE-VIII | Consumer Interests |
Disclosure
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| OECD-MNE-DD-04 | Communicate How Impacts are Addressed |
Due Diligence
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| OECD-MNE-DD-01 | Identifying and Assessing Adverse Impacts |
| OECD-MNE-DD-02 | Cease, Prevent and Mitigate Adverse Impacts |
| OECD-MNE-DD-03 | Tracking Implementation and Results |
| OECD-MNE-II | General Policies and Risk-Based Due Diligence |
Due Diligence Framework
RBC due diligence and key provisions
Environment
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| OECD-MNE-VI | Environment |
Foundations
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| OECD-MNE-I | Concepts and Principles |
General Policies
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| GP-1 | Respect for National Sovereignty |
| GP-2 | Respect for International Standards |
| GP-3 | Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work |
| GP-4 | Consultation with Governments and Organizations |
| GP-5 | Due Diligence |
| OECD-MNE-I | Concepts and Principles |
| OECD-MNE-II | General Policies and Risk-Based Due Diligence |
Governance
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| OECD-MNE-GOV-01 | Board Oversight of Responsible Business Conduct |
Grievance Mechanism
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| OECD-MNE-NCP-01 | National Contact Point Engagement |
| OECD-MNE-NCP-02 | Operational-Level Grievance Mechanisms |
Human Rights
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| OECD-MNE-IV | Human Rights |
Remediation
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| OECD-MNE-DD-05 | Remediation |
Tax
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| OECD-MNE-XI | Taxation |
Technology
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| OECD-MNE-IX | Science, Technology and Innovation |
Transparency
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| OECD-MNE-III | Disclosure |
Value Chain
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| OECD-MNE-VAL-01 | Value Chain and Business Relationships Coverage |
Workforce
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| OECD-MNE-V | Employment and Industrial Relations |
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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 24 domains and 41 controls. The OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises on Responsible Business Conduct (updated 2023) are the most comprehensive international standard on responsible business conduct endorsed by governments. Adhered to by 51 governments. The 2023 update strengthened provisions on environment, climate change, technology, supply chain due diligence, and animal welfare. National Contact Points (NCPs) in each adhering country handle complaints (specific instances). Due diligence recommendations aligned with UNGPs. Covers human rights, employment, environment, anti-corruption, consumer interests, science and technology, competition, and taxation. 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 41 controls organised across 24 domains. The largest domains are General Policies (7 controls), Chapters VIII-XI - Additional Obligations (4 controls), Due Diligence (4 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 409 other compliance frameworks. The top mapping partners are OECD AI Principles (2024 Update) (17% coverage), OECD AI Principles (17% coverage), ISO 26000:2010 (17% coverage). Use our comparison tool to explore control-level mappings between frameworks.
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