European Commission publishes a proposal for EU corporate social responsibility legislation
23.2.2022 16.06
The EU is making progress with the preparation of corporate social responsibility legislation. Today, the Commission published a proposal for a Directive on corporate sustainability due diligence. Next, the Commission proposal will be discussed by the EU Member States and the European Parliament. The Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment will organise a stakeholder event regarding the proposal on 9 March 2022. Stakeholders’ views will be taken into account in the formulation of Finland’s positions.
Judicial analysis specifies the planned corporate social responsibility act in Finland
30.6.2020 15.45
The analysis outlines the nature of the due diligence obligations that could be imposed on companies within a legislative framework in Finland. Due diligence refers to the obligation of a company to operate in a way that prevents the realisation of a human rights or environmental risk.
Practical ways for taking into account the human rights impacts of companies
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Finnish companies, non-governmental organisations and ministries have discussed ways to respect human rights in business activities. The Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment and the Ministry for Foreign Affairs have together with companies and other stakeholders been leading a dialogue on the human rights impacts of companies.
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