The themes listed here reflect the different chapters of the Guidelines following the 2011 update.
![]() This chapter sets out the concepts and principles that put into context all of the recommendations in the subsequent chapters. They are the backbone of the Guidelines. |
![]() Bribery and corruption are damaging to democratic institutions and the governance of corporations. Enterprises have an important role to play in combating these practices. |
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![]() This chapter is the first to contain specific recommendations to enterprises in the form of general policies that set the tone and establish a framework of common principles for the subsequent chapters. |
![]() The Guidelines call on enterprises to apply fair business, marketing and advertising practices and to ensure the quality and reliability of the products that they provide. |
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![]() This chapter calls on enterprises to be transparent in their operations and responsive to the public’s increasingly sophisticated demands for information. |
![]() MNEs are the main conduit of technology transfer across borders. This chapter promotes technology transfer to host countries and contribution to their innovative capacities. |
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![]() Enterprises can have an impact on virtually the entire spectrum of internationally recognised human rights. As such, it is important that they meet their responsibilities. |
![]() This chapter focuses on the importance of MNEs carrying out their activities in a manner consistent with all applicable competition laws and regulations. |
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![]() This chapter focuses on the role the Guidelines have in promoting observance among MNEs of the international labour standards developed by the International Labour Organisation (ILO). |
![]() The Guidelines are the first international corporate responsibility instrument to cover taxation. This important chapter covers fundamental taxation recommendations. |
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![]() The environment chapter provides a set of recommendations for MNEs to raise their environmental performance and help maximise their contribution to environmental protection through improved internal management and better planning. |