Annual report on the OECD guidelines for multinational enterprises 2009 : consumer empowerment.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development Staff, Corporate Author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

International business enterprises.

Social responsibility of business.

Business enterprises--Economic aspects--Periodicals.

Business enterprises.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (207 p.)

Other Title:

Consumer empowerment

Place of Publication:

Paris, France : OECD, [2010]

Language Note:

English

Summary:

The Guidelines are recommendations to international business for conduct in such areas as labour, environment, consumer protection and the fight against corruption. The recommendations are made by the adhering governments and, although not binding, governments are committed to promoting their observance. This Annual Report provides an account of the actions taken by the 41 adhering governments over the 12 months to June 2009 to enhance the contribution of the Guidelines to the improved functioning of the global economy. In nine years, the Guidelines have consolidated their position as one of

Contents:

Foreword; Table of Contents; Chapter 1. Guidelines Implementation; 1. Report by the chair on the 2008-2009 activities of the National Contact Points; 2. Statements released by National Contact Points; 3. Specific Instances Considered by National Contact Points to Date; 4. Structure of the National Contact Points; 5. Contributions by Business, Trade Unions and Non-Governmental Organisations; 6. Contribution by Practitioners on the Application of the Guidelines in the Financial Sector; Notes; Annex 1.A1. Letter to the OECD by the International Conference on the Great Lakes Region

Chapter 2. Consumer Empowerment and Responsible Business Conduct1. Acknowledgements; 2. Key Findings from the Annual OECD Roundtable on Corporate Responsibility; 3. The Role of Consumers and Corporations in Tackling Climate Change; 4. Private Sector Contributions to a Low Carbon Future: A Review of Responsible Business Practices and Initiatives; Appendix; Appendix A. Declaration on International Investment and Multinational Enterprises; Appendix B. The OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises: Text and Implementation Procedures

Appendix C. Background - The Role of the National Contact Points in the Implementation of the OECD Guidelines for Multinational EnterprisesAppendix D. Contact Details for National Contact Points

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

1-282-67965-1

9786612679650

92-64-07519-4

OCLC:

651602005