The OECD received responses from 526 businesses across Latin America and the Caribbean, gathered under the regional survey conducted in early 2025. These results span 26 countries and 13 sectors and help understand awareness, practices and challenges of companies in Latin America and the Caribbean in relation to responsible business conduct (RBC), in particular due diligence.
The 2025 OECD Survey on Responsible Business Conduct in Latin America and the Caribbean is a first step towards building an evidence base on the current adoption of due diligence practices in the region and identify challenges businesses are facing in implementing RBC principles and standards. In particular, the survey provides insights into how a wide array of businesses operating in the region are dealing with market demands, emerging regulations, participation in sustainability initiatives, and other key factors that influence due diligence decisions and practices.
The survey was developed as part of the Responsible Business Conduct in Latin America and the Caribbean (RBC-LAC) Project, funded by the European Union through its Global Gateway strategy and implemented by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), the International Labour Organization (ILO) and the Office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights (UNOHCHR). The main takeaways of the survey are presented below.
