Annual Report on the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises 2010

This Annual Report provides an account of the actions taken by the 42 adhering governments over the 12 months to June 2010 to enhance the contribution of the Guidelines to the improved functioning of the global economy.


The Guidelines are recommendations to international business for conduct in such areas as human rights, labour, environment, consumer protection, the fight against corruption and taxation. The recommendations are made by the adhering governments and, although not binding, governments are committed to promoting their observance. Ten years after the 2000 revision of the Guidelines, work is starting on an update of the Guidelines to ensure their continued role as a leading international instrument for the promotion of responsible business conduct. This edition focuses on three core issues for consideration during the update:
• supply chains;
• human rights;
• climate change.

Table of Contents
Part I Guidelines Implementation
Chapter 1. Report by the Chair of the 2010 Annual Meeting of the NCPs
Annex 1.A1. Statements released by NCPs, June 2009-June 2010
Annex 1.A2. High-level OECD speeches at international conferences
Annex 1.A3. Contributions by Business, Trade Unions and Non-Governmental
Organisations
Annex 1.A4. UN Global Compact and OECD intensify collaboration
Annex 1.A5. Improving mediation skills – special session with the Consensus Building Institute
Part II OECD Roundtable on Corporate Responsibility: Launching an Update of the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises
Chapter 1. Acknowledgements
Chapter 2. Key Findings from the 2010 Annual Roundtable on Corporate Responsibility 129
Annex 2.A1. Agenda for the Roundtable
Annex 2.A2. Transition to a low-carbon economy: Public goals and corporate practices
Annex 2.A3. Discussion paper by Professor John Ruggie on updating the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises
Annex 2.A4. Discussion paper by Professor John Ruggie on the corporate responsibility to respect human rights in supply chains
Annex 2.A5. Discussion paper by Business for Social Responsability on responsible supply chain management
Appendix A. Declaration on International Investment and Multinational Enterprises
Appendix B. The OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises: Text and Implementation Procedures
Implementation Procedures
Procedural Guidance
Appendix C. Background – The Role of the National Contact Points in the Implementation of the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises
Appendix D. Structure of the National Contact Points
Appendix E. Specific Instances Considered by National Contact Points to Date
Appendix F. Contact Details for National Contact Points