Reports on specific cases
The NCP publishes a report setting out whether the submission falls within the scope of the Guidelines and whether it will take action in the case in question. If it offers mediation and, where appropriate, follows up on the agreement reached by the parties or the recommendations issued by the NCP, it also publishes these findings in reports.
In a preliminary review, the NCP decides, on the basis of information provided by both parties, whether the specific case falls within the scope of the Guidelines. The NCP publishes a report on its decision to accept or reject the case and sets out the reasons for its decision. If it offers mediation and the parties reach a joint solution to the dispute, the NCP publishes the outcome in a report. If no agreement is reached, the NCP also makes this known. In the report, the NCP may also make recommendations on the implementation of the OECD Guidelines. If the NCP takes specific follow-up measures regarding the agreement reached by the parties or the recommendations it has issued, it will also publish a report on this. At no stage of the procedure does the NCP determine whether a company has acted in accordance with the OECD Guidelines or not.
Current cases
Concluded cases since 2020
Cases prior to 2020
Cases handled by all national contact points
Index
Relevant topics
Complaints to the NCP
Possible violations of the OECD Guidelines can be reported to the NCP. If a complaint falls within the scope of the Guidelines, the NCP offers the parties involved a mediation process. The NCP publishes the outcomes of this dialogue.
Tasks and organisation of the NCP
The National Contact Point (NCP) promotes compliance with the OECD Guidelines for Responsible Business Conduct. It discusses all relevant issues with the parties involved in order to contribute to their implementation.
Corporate Sustainability CSR
Corporate sustainability encompasses the impact of business activities on society and the environment. It is regarded as a contribution to sustainable development.
Contact
Foreign Economic Affairs Directorate
Special Foreign Economic Service / International Investment and Corporate Sustainability
Holzikofenweg 36
CH - 3003 Bern