Reference Material

In this page you will find the relevant EU policies, relevant existing international,conventions and guidelines, and a selection of private standards

You can always have access to the material through our LIBRARY.

EU POLICIES

• European Commission Communication COM(2014)263 - "A Stronger Role of the Private Sector in Achieving Inclusive and Sustainable Growth in Developing Countries"
• A renewed EU strategy 2011-14 for Corporate Social Responsibility
• The Corporate Social Responsibility Strategy of the European Commission: Results of the Public Consultation
• Trade for all - Towards a more responsible trade and investment policy
• The EU Ecolabel
• Product Environmental Footprint (PEF)

INTERNATIONAL ORGANISATIONS

• ILO Fundamental Conventions
• UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights
• Multilateral Environmental Agreements
• OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises
• Due Diligence Guidance for Responsible Supply Chains in the Garment and Footwear Sector
• United Nations Global Compact
• International Labour Organization Tripartite Declaration of Principles concerning Multinational Enterprises on Social Policy

PRIVATE STANDARDS

• ISO 26000 Guidance Standard on Social Responsibility