| Business relationships in Russia | |
|---|---|
| Lead NCP | Netherlands |
| Supporting NCP(s) | United Kingdom |
| Description | Specific instance alleging a non-observance of the OECD MNE Guidelines. |
| Theme(s) | General policies |
| Date | 31 Jul 2012 |
| Host country(ies) | Russian Federation |
| Source | NGO |
| Industry sector | Mining and quarrying |
| Status | Not accepted |
| Summary | Read the initial assessment by the Dutch NCP concluding the specific instance - 20 March 2013 In July 2012 the Netherlands and UK NCPs received a request for review from the NGO Sakhamin Environment Watch alleging that the Dutch-based multinational enterprise, Royal Dutch Shell, and three UK-based banks had breached the general policies provisions of the Guidelines in Russia. The NGO raised concerns about the impact of an oil and gas production complex (the Sakhalin II Project) on local property owners. The UK and Dutch NCPs agreed to treat the complaints against each company separately. The Dutch NCP undertook an initial assessment of the specific instance and concluded that the request did not merit further consideration on the grounds that the substance of the allegations was not material or substantiated. The reasons for this are outlined in their initial assessment. Read the UK NCP's assessments regarding the three UK-based banks: #nationallaw #directlylinked #stakeholderengagement #civilandpoliticalrights #indigenousrights #climatechange #oilandgas #localsubsidiary |
