OECD Guidelines 

The OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises form an important legal framework for the behaviour of companies on an international level.

These guidelines for Multinational Enterprises clarify the expectations that Governments have concerning the conduct of enterprises to manage the different aspects of sustainable development. The guidelines cover employment and labour relations, science and technology, environment, publication of information, competition, finance and taxes. In this sense, the OECD guidelines are unique: they are not limited to one subject, but address a number of topics. The guidelines apply not only to multinational companies but to all enterprises with activities abroad. These guidelines are endorsed by the governments of all the OECD member states and an increasing number of other countries. They are the result of co-operation between the business world, trade unions and other civil society organisations.

It is for this reason that the Dutch Government has decided to enforce the OECD Guidelines by requiring from companies to use best efforts if they wish to make use of the export credit insurance or investment insurance.By signing the application form you confirm that you have taken note of these guidelines and will apply them to the best of your ability.

For a complete overview of the OECD Guidelines you can click on the right hand side.