The OECD Guidelines for Multinational Companies on Responsible Business Conduct are recommendations from governments on how companies can act responsibly, wherever in the world they operate.
A total of 52 countries (2025) adhere to the
Guidelines – representing a large part of the
global economy.
Download the Guidelines from OECD’s website in a number of languages or in Norwegian (published by NCP Norway).
Cover all areas
The Guidelines provide recommendations in all key areas of relevance
to sustainable and responsible business conduct.
Disclosure
and corruption
Human rights
and innovation
industrial relations
Competition
A core component of the Guidelines is the recommendation for enterprises to carry
out risk-based due diligence to prevent and address adverse impacts on people, society
and the environment.
Responsibility is not about size. Whether a company is small or large, all must address risks to people, society, and the environment.
Oppdateres jevnlig
The Guidelines were introduced in 1976 and are updated regularly to reflect societal
changes.
In 2011, expectations on human rights were added and in 2023, the expectations relating to management of environmental and climate risks were strengthened.
We have the tools
The NCP offers offers a variety of trainings, workshops and seminars on responsible business conduct, due diligence and the Norwegian Transparency Act:
Guidance on Due Diligence
Self-assessment of due dil (Norwegian)
Collection of dilemmas (Norwegian)
Responsible Business Compass
Sectoral guidance
Thematic guidance
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