October 4, 2024 – First Meeting of the Advisory Board of the OECD National Contact Point for Responsible Business Conduct

On October 4, 2024, the first meeting of the Advisory Board of the OECD National Contact Point for Responsible Business Conduct was held at the headquarters of the Ministry of Development Funds and Regional Policy.

The Board includes experts representing public administration (the Ministry of State Assets, the Ministry of Family, Labor and Social Policy and the Ministry of Development Funds and Regional Policy), the business sector (the Polish Confederation Lewiatan), the academic community (Kozminski University), trade unions (the All-Poland Alliance of Trade Unions), civil society organizations (the Polish Institute for Human Rights and Business), environmental NGOs (the Frank Bold Foundation) and academia (Kozminski University).

Main responsibilities of the Advisory Board

Members of the Board will provide the OECD National Contact Point for Responsible Business Conduct, operating within the Ministry of Development Funds and Regional Policy structure, consultative and advisory support on responsible business conduct (RBC) standards.

The OECD NCP will also be able to consult with the Board on issues concerning the proceedings based on notifications of alleged breaches of the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises on Responsible Business Conduct.

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