All news: responsible business conduct

The UN Working Group on Business and Human Rights comes to ILO for technical exchanges on the business and human rights agenda

Indonesian electronics industry moves towards responsible and sustainable business conduct

Through a joint training programme, the ILO supports Indonesian businesses, particularly the electronics industry, to interconnect business, decent work and human rights.

Towards a sustainable and responsible mineral supply chain

ILO joins hands with key stakeholders of the mining sector in China in promoting socially responsible labour practices in the mineral supply chain

ILO and METI co-host dialogue event on RBC in Jakarta, Indonesia

The International Labour Office (ILO) and the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) of Japan jointly organised a dialogue event in Jakarta, Indonesia, to advance responsible business conduct (RBC) throughout Asia.

ILO and UNDP join forces to promote Responsible Business and Decent Work for Indonesian companies

The joint training programme of the ILO and the UNDP, with support from the Government of Japan, focuses on strengthening the implementation of responsible business practices of Indonesian and Japanese companies operating in Indonesia.

ILO Joins World Investment for Development Alliance (WIDA)

In June 2023, the International Labour Organization (ILO) joined the World Investment for Development Alliance (WIDA), a network of organizations from the investment-for-development community launched at the World Economic Forum (WEF) in May 2022.

Occupational safety and health

Occupational safety and health high on agenda at Responsible Business and Human Rights Forum

Event sees wide ranging discussion on pathways and actions to create safe and healthy working environment for decent work and the protection of human rights.

2023 UN Responsible Business and Human Rights Forum, Asia Pacific

The ILO is co-organising the 2023 United Nations Responsible Business and Human Rights Forum, Asia-Pacific (Bangkok, Thailand, 6-9 June 2023).

Two new tools to promote gender-responsive corporate social responsibility (CSR) launched by the Federation of Egyptian Industries

The Bureau for Employers' Activities of the ILO (ACT/EMP) supports the development of “Guidance Note on Gender-responsive Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)” and “Booklet on Gender-responsive CSR Initiatives in Egypt: Transitioning from Concepts...

Peru’s National Action Plan on Business and Human Rights: dialogue as a cornerstone to promote and respect human rights

In June 2021 Peru announced the approval of its National Action Plan (NAP) on Business and Human Rights, the outcome of a multi-stakeholder dialogue process that included state institutions, employers’ organizations and businesses, workers’...

4th UN South Asia Forum on Business and Human Rights

The ILO co-organised the 4th UN South Asia Forum on Business and Human Rights (Kathmandu, Nepal, 20-22 March 2023).

Building Capacity in Investment Promotion to Advance the SDGs in least developed countries (LDCs)

A side event was organised during the Fifth United Nations Conference on the Least Developed Countries to promote investment in SDG-related sectors and present strategies, programmes and tools for governments.

Promoting sustainable and responsible business practices in the extractive industry in Mozambique

The Ministry of Labour and the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources along with employers’ organizations, trade unions, enterprises and other stakeholders engaged in a vibrant dialogue on the guidance of the MNE Declaration in the extractive...

ILO Training in occupational safety and health for the fisheries industry in Namibia

The training on occupational safety and health provisions on fishing vessels aimed to equip participants with knowledge on the implementation of the Maritime Labour Convention, 2006 (MLC,2006).

Building a coherent and coordinated approach for the promotion of sustainable and responsible investments and business practices for the...

A roadmap for the promotion of sustainable, responsible and inclusive investments and business practices for the realization of decent work in Egypt, built upon the ILO Tripartite Declaration of Principles concerning Multinational Enterprises and...

Providing childcare at work leads to higher motivation levels, improved performance, and higher staff retention rates, especially among...

The ILO in partnership with UNICEF supported the Federation of Egyptian Industries, through its Women in Business Unit (WiB) to undertake a study looking at different employer supported childcare options.

Employers in the Philippines innovate with eCampus digital learning

The Employers Confederation of the Philippines (ECOP) regarded the COVID-19 pandemic as an opportunity to transition to digital learning. The Bureau for Employers' Activities (ACT/EMP) Programme at the International Training Centre of the ILO...

Message at the launch of the ILO-Great Women-J.P. Morgan Women Entrepreneurs Peer Programme

By Mr Khalid Hassan, Director, ILO Country Office for the Philippines at the launch of the ILO-Great Women-J.P. Morgan Women Entrepreneurs Peer Programme, 29 August 2022, Manila, Philippines

Sensitization and Training Workshop on the Work in Fishing Convention, 2007 (No. 188) for fisheries stakeholders in Namibia

Advancing decent work in the fisheries sector in Namibia through understanding the roles and responsibilities of competent authorities and relevant stakeholders of the Work in Fishing Convention, 2007 (No. C188).

Training on Basic Safety and Familiarization for Labour Inspectors

Advancing decent work in the fisheries sector in Namibia through quality training following international labour standards.