M Introduction on CSR 2. Tripartite Declaration of Principles concerning Multinational Enterprises and Social Policy 3. Global Compact 4. OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises 5. Discussion about the Tripartite Declaration, the Global Compact and the OECD Guidelines 6. International Framework Agreements Issues to be addressed

M1.1.2 Adopted in 1977, revised 2001 and 2005 Non binding character Authoritative voice of governments, employers, and workers Applies to multinational and domestic companies Addressed to multinationals and the tripartite partners References ILO Conventions, Recommendations, the ILO Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work and other ILO instruments Tripartite Declaration: Overview

M1.1.3 Freedom of association and collective bargaining Child and forced labour Non-discrimination Employment promotion and security Skills training Conditions of work Wages Health and safety Tripartite Declaration: Labour and Employment Standards

M1.1.4 Surveys Purpose: to monitor the effect given to the MNE Declaration by multinationals, governments, employers’ and workers’ organizations Eight surveys done so far; most recent published in 2006 (period ) Interpretation Procedure Purpose: to resolve a disagreement on the meaning of the provisions of the Tripartite Declaration, arising from an actual situation between parties to whom it is addressed Tripartite Declaration: Follow-up

M1.1.5 Global Compact: Background, Vision and Objective 1999: UN Global Compact proposed at Davos Economic Forum by Secretary General Kofi Annan 2000: UN Global Compact formally launched in New York Vision:Vision: a more sustainable and inclusive global economy by fostering a beneficial relationship between business and societies Objective:Objective: to encourage the business community to integrate 10 universal principles on human rights, labour, environment and angainst corruption into their daily practices and management systems

M1.1.6 The Global Compact IS NOT: Mandatory A code of conduct A regulatory instrument A mechanism to check compliance An exercise in PR or philanthropy A shift of governmental responsibilities to the Private Sector A fundraising attempt by the UN IS: An international framework for corporate social responsibility Based on internationally accepted principles A multi-stakeholder network bringing business together with governments, labour, UN agencies, NGOs and others

M1.1.7 OECD Guidelines: Overview Part of the OECD Declaration on International Investment and Multinational Enterprises Adopted 1976, lastly amended in 2000 Cover many different subjects: general policies, disclosure, employment and industrial relations, environment, bribery, consumer interests, science and technology, competition, and taxation

M1.1.8 Adhering countries set up NCPs that: carry out promotional activities handle enquiries contribute to the solution of problems (specific instances) should cooperate among them meet annually to share experience and report to the Committee on International Investment and MNEs CIME: periodically holds exchanges of views (also among non-adhering countries, BIAC, TUAC) is responsible for clarifications of the OECD Guidelines, but does not make conclusions on the conduct of individual enterprises reports to the OECD Council OECD Guidelines: Follow-up

M1.1.9 Tripartite DeclarationGlobal CompactOECD Guidelines Common features: three main international points of reference on CSR – voluntary nature encourage business to contribute to development and a fair globalization encourage dialogue and partnerships include the fundamental principles and rights at work Other issues addressed: General policies Employment Training Wages Safety and health Human rights Environment protection Anti-corruption General policies, disclosure, competition, environement, taxation, combatting bribery, consumer interests, science and tecnology Tripartite follow-up mechanisms Follow-up by UN agencies, business, labour, NGOs, academics Follow-up supervised by governments

M IFAs: What are they? ”A framework agreement is an agreement negotiated between a multinational company and a global union federation concerning the international activities of that company” by ICFTU 43 IFAs have been signed so far