Pillar II: Corporate responsibility and business support
The second pillar of the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights (UNGPs) establishes the responsibility of companies to respect human rights through due diligence. The federal government supports companies in meeting this responsibility.
About Pillar II: Corporate Responsibility
The second pillar of the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights (UNGPs) establishes the responsibility of companies to respect human rights through due diligence. The federal government supports companies in meeting this responsibility.
Practical tools for businesses
Guidelines, guides, brochures and practical tools are made available to facilitate the understanding and implementation of human rights due diligence procedures.
Multi-stakeholder initiatives
Multi-stakeholder initiatives play an important role in raising business awareness and putting human rights due diligence into practice.
Awareness-raising events
As part of the NAP, events are regularly organised to support businesses.
International regulatory developments and CSR standards
Swiss companies are often affected by foreign sustainability regulations. International standards on responsible business conduct strengthen their competitiveness.
Contacts
State Secretariat for Economic Affairs
Labour Directorate
International Labour Affairs
Holzikofenweg 36
CH - 3003 Bern
State Secretariat FDFA
Peace and Human Rights Division
Human Rights Diplomacy Section
Effingerstrasse 27
CH - 3003 Bern