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1 CSR and responsible business conduct in global supply chains Alexandra van Selm Responsible business conduct in global supply chains

2 Time line 2000 SER advisory report on CSR (Winst van Waarden) 2008 SER advisory report on Sustainable Globalisation SER Declaration on Sustainable Supply Chains 2011 UN Guiding Principles for Business & Human Rights Revision OECD Guidelines for multinational enterprises 2013 Rana Plaza collapse, april SER advisory report on Sector Agreements on International Responsible Business Conduct 2015 Brochure on living wages, report on opportunities Follow-up advisory report on sector agreements Alexandra van Selm Responsible business conduct in global supply chains

3 SER Committee on International Responsible Business Conduct Advisory members (in a personal capacity): Alexandra van Selm Responsible business conduct in global supply chains

4 SER committee: Employers, Unions, independent experts, CSR Netherlands, OECD NCP, Min.Foreign Affairs, Min. Economic Affairs Dialogue Advising & Monitoring Promoting With stakeholders in the committee Government and parliament Intermediary organisations Intermediary organisations Between committee and other stakeholders Dutch multinationals Dutch multinationals

5 Due diligence theme - Adding value in six areas 1. Risks identification and prioritization (workshops for companies and sector associations with expert stakeholders from unions, NGOs and govt) 2. Integrating due diligence in existing management systems (SER/NEN project) 3. Online guidance on different steps in the due diligence process (development online module) 4. Common language on due diligence process and progress (Thematic report) 5. Stakeholder Engagement during due diligence process (continuous attention) 6. Advisory report on Sector Agreements on International Responsible Business Conduct

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7 SER/NEN guidance on integrating due diligence in existing risk management systems Building on ISO 26000, ISO (risk management), standards on health&safety, environmental and quality management

8 Online guidance on due diligence and living wage

9 Common Sector Agreements language on due diligence process and progress Thematic report on due diligence

10 Key elements for agreements Meaningful stakeholder dialogues; Parties should agree on a governance structure; Based on identification of risks by means of due diligence process; Where needed, followed by a process of prioritisation of risks; Creating opportunities for sustainable growth and innovation; Building on existing national and international sector initiatives ; Regard for access to remedy; Aimed at structural change; Transparency on progress is achieved by regular reporting; Based on mutual trust and a constructive attitude; Parties agree on monitoring and communication; Parties agree on how to deal with possible disputes.

11 Ambitions & facilitating role SER Ambition: to conclude 10 agreements Evaluate progress made at the end of 2016 Act as a platform for sector level learning Facilitation of sector agreements in apparel/textile and banking sectors More sectors to follow

12 Agreement on Sustainable Garment and Textile (parties)

13 Sustainable Garment & Textile Agreement Parties agree to work together on the following issues protection from discrimination protection from child labour protection from forced labour meaningful dialogue with independent employee representatives achieving a living wage safe conditions and a healthier environment for employees reducing adverse environmental impact by saving on raw materials and creating a circular economy reducing the amount of water, energy and chemicals used; reducing chemical waste and waste water prevention of animal suffering

14 Adhering companies Perform due diligence in accordance with OECD Guidelines; Develop implementation plans to address adverse impacts; Formulate explicit goals for 3 and 5 year periods; Monitor and report on progress; Receive guidance and assistance from the parties and the secretariat; Get information on sector wide risks and advice on how to adress them; Get opportunities to participate in joint projects.

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