The OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises are international standards on responsible business conduct (RBC). They cover topics such as human rights, labour conditions, the environment, and anti-corruption. The National Contact Point (NCP) helps companies in the Netherlands comply with the OECD Guidelines and handles notifications of possible violations.
Information about the OECD Guidelines
On this website, you will find information that helps companies work with the OECD Guidelines. An important aspect of the Guidelines is due diligence: companies must take measures to identify and prevent risks of misconduct. Read more about due diligence.
Good to know: the CSR Helpdesk of the Netherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO) also provides extensive support and information on responsible international business conduct.
Notifications of possible violations of the OECD Guidelines
The NCP also receives notifications from parties who believe that a company may not have followed the OECD Guidelines. The NCP mediates between the involved parties to help them find a joint solution. Read more about filing a notification with the NCP or submit a report directly.
The Dutch National Contact Point
The Dutch National Contact Point is independent and consists of four independent members and four advisory members. The NCP Secretariat operates from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Read more about the NCP’s tasks and working methods.
News
Changes in the membership of the Dutch NCP
As of 1 April 2026, the OECD National Contact Point for Responsible Business Conduct (NCP) has undergone changes in its ...
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Initial Assessment Asamblea Campesina et al. vs. Vattenfall
On 2 April 2026, the Dutch National Contact Point (NCP) published its initial assessment of the notification submitted by the ...
Read moreInitial Assessment Unite the Union vs. ASML
The Dutch NCP received a notification on 16 June 2025 from trade union Unite the Union concerning alleged violations of the OECD ...
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