Switzerland
Switzerland
View the National Action Plan on Business and Human Rights Development Main Coordinating Authority Two main authorities jointly developed the National Action Plan: The Federal Department of Economic Affairs, Training and Research (DEFR): including the State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO)...
Commodity Trading Sector: a guide to good practice
The Swiss Federal Department of Foreign Affairs (FDFA) and the State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO) have published a guide to good practice in the field of human rights for the Commodity Trading Sector.
Comparative analysis of judicial and non-judicial measures providing access to redress
The Federal Administration mandated the Swiss Centre of Expertise in Human Rights (CSDE) and the Swiss Institute of Comparative Law (ISDC) to develop a study on judicial and non-judicial measures in other States that facilitate access by victims of human rights violations caused by an enterprise...
Due Diligence under the Swiss Insurance against Export Risks Act (LASRE) and its Ordinance (OASRE)
The Swiss Insurance against Export Risks (SERV) insures the risks associated with export transactions and offers insurance to exporters, banks and associations against the risks that private insurers do not cover.
Federal Law on Private Security Provision Abroad (LPSP) and its Ordinance (OPSP)
The LPSP submits the provision of Swiss private security services abroad to a mandatory declaration and, where appropriate, a review procedure. In addition, all companies covered by the LPSP are required to join the International Code of Conduct for Private Security Companies (ICoCA) Association.
Federal Law on Public Procurement (LMP) and its Ordinance (OMP)
The Swiss Federal Council supports the manufacture and consumption of goods, services and works that meet high economic, ecological and social requirements throughout their life cycle. The Confederation aims to set the example by purchasing goods and services or by constructing buildings that are...
Training and awareness raising for Business Entities
The Swiss authorities have retained a management and consultancy firm to organise trainings and awareness raising events throughout 2018-2019 on Business and Human Rights for business entities.
Chair of the CDDH
