The OECD is working with government and non-government stakeholders in Australia, Japan, New Zealand, the Republic of Korea (OECD Members) and Singapore to promote green, digital and resilient supply chains throughout Asia. The activities are focused on industry capacity to implement OECD standards on responsible business conduct and have a particular focus on businesses with operations and supply chains in Southeast Asia. The work is funded by the European Union.
Responsible business conduct for green, digital and resilient supply chains in Asia
The OECD is collaborating with governments and businesses operating in Asia to raise awareness across the region of the principles set out in the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises on Responsible Business Conduct.
About the programme
How it works
Responsible business conduct based on OECD due diligence standards can enable businesses to meet sustainability goals and remain competitive in international markets. The OECD is helping to strengthen the capacity of businesses to implement international responsible business conduct standards by working with local partners in Asia to provide analysis as well as training and tools for businesses to implement supply chain due diligence. These activities have a particular focus on the electronics, vehicle parts, minerals and finance sectors.
Responsible business conduct is an important means for governments to build sustainable, inclusive and resilient economies. Effective policies that enable and incentivise responsible business conduct can help governments enhance competitiveness and align business activities with social and environmental goals. The OECD conducts analysis and convenes dialogue between policymakers to foster policy co-operation in Asia on topics related to responsible business conduct.
Business perspectives on responsible business conduct in the Asia-Pacific region
In response to increased expectations from consumers, investors and other stakeholders, businesses operating in the Asia-Pacific region are taking steps to implement responsible business conduct in their supply chains.
Hear what businesses consider some of the benefits and challenges of implementing supply chain due diligence in the region, and what is needed to help increase uptake of responsible business conduct that is in line with the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises on Responsible Business Conduct.
OECD instruments on responsible business conduct
OECD RBC resources available in Asian languages
- OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises on Responsible Business Conduct 🔗Guidelines
- OECD Due Diligence Guidance for Responsible Business Conduct 🔗Guidance
- OECD Due Diligence Guidance for Responsible Supply Chains of Minerals from Conflict-Affected and High-Risk Areas 🔗Guidance
- OECD Due Diligence Guidance for Responsible Supply Chains in the Garment & Footwear Sector 🔗Guidance 🔗Flyer
- OECD-FAO Guidance for Responsible Agricultural Supply Chains 🔗Guidance
- Building More Resilient and Sustainable Global Value Chains through Responsible Business Conduct 🔗Report
- OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises on Responsible Business Conduct 🔗Guidelines
- OECD Due Diligence Guidance for Responsible Business Conduct 🔗Guidance
- OECD Due Diligence Guidance for Responsible Supply Chains of Minerals from Conflict-Affected and High-Risk Areas 🔗Guidance 🔗Flyer
- OECD Due Diligence Guidance for Responsible Supply Chains in the Garment & Footwear Sector 🔗Guidance 🔗Flyer
- OECD-FAO Guidance for Responsible Agricultural Supply Chains 🔗Guidance🔗Flyer
- How the OECD-FAO Guidance for Responsible Agricultural Supply Chains can help achieve the Sustainable Development Goals 🔗Document
- Due Diligence for Responsible Corporate Lending and Securities Underwriting 🔗Report
- Responsible business conduct for institutional investors 🔗Report
- Building More Resilient and Sustainable Global Value Chains through Responsible Business Conduct 🔗Report
- 🔗Glossary of Technical Terms Related to Due Diligence
- Responsible Business: Key Messages from International Instruments 🔗Document
- Due diligence in electronics and vehicle manufacturing 🔗Case study
- Recommendation of the Council on the Role of Government in Promoting Responsible Business Conduct 🔗Document
- OECD Due Diligence Guidance for Responsible Supply Chains in the Garment & Footwear Sector 🔗Guidance
- OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises on Responsible Business Conduct 🔗Guidelines
- OECD Due Diligence Guidance for Responsible Business Conduct 🔗Guidance
- OECD Due Diligence Guidance for Responsible Supply Chains of Minerals from Conflict-Affected and High-Risk Areas (First edition) 🔗Guidance - Third edition available in English here.
- OECD Due Diligence Guidance for Responsible Supply Chains in the Garment & Footwear Sector 🔗Guidance
- Responsible Business: Key Messages from International Instruments 🔗Document
- Recommendation of the Council on the Role of Government in Promoting Responsible Business Conduct 🔗Document
- Due diligence in electronics and vehicle manufacturing 🔗Case study
- OECD Due Diligence Guidance for Responsible AI 🔗Guidance
- OECD Due Diligence Guidance for Responsible Business Conduct 🔗Guidance
- OECD-FAO Guidance for Responsible Agricultural Supply Chains 🔗Guidance 🔗Flyer
- Responsible Business Conduct for Institutional Investors 🔗Report
- 🔗The Essentials: Characteristics of Due Diligence
- 🔗Glossary of Technical Terms Related to Due Diligence
- OECD Due Diligence Guidance for Responsible Business Conduct 🔗Guidance
- OECD Due Diligence Guidance for Responsible Supply Chains in the Garment & Footwear Sector 🔗Guidance 🔗Flyer
- OECD-FAO Guidance for Responsible Agricultural Supply Chains 🔗Guidance
- Building More Resilient and Sustainable Global Value Chains through Responsible Business Conduct 🔗Report
- 🔗The Essentials: Characteristics of Due Diligence
- 🔗Glossary of Technical Terms Related to Due Diligence
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