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US Releases National Action Plan on Responsible Business Conduct

20 December 2016

On December 16, 2016, the United States Government published its first National Action Plan  on Responsible Business Conduct.  In doing so, the US joins other countries that have published national policy strategy statements as part of their commitment to implement the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights.  The US NAP confirms that it is based on international standards such as the Guiding Principles, but takes a broader approach than some, by setting out a general strategy on responsible business conduct.  The US NAP is the result of the work of numerous federal agencies and involved four national consultations with businesses, NGOs, and other stakeholders, along with continuing dialogue via comment solicitation.

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