Here you can read more about the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights.

• UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights
• Frequently asked questions about the guiding principles on business and human rights

Linked to the UN Guiding principles on business and human rights, there is a framework for reporting that companies can use.

• UN Guiding Principles Reporting Framework

The Swedish Government has published a national action plan for business and human rights. The action plan aims at implementing the UN Guiding principles at the national level.

• The Swedish government’s action plan for business and human rights

The Business & Human Rights Resource Center has compiled examples, articles and guides about the UNGP. See also their implementation hub, where the material is divided according to target group.

• UN Guiding Principles
• Implementation Hub

The Somo Institute has published a guide for organisations that want to investigate companies based on the UNGP and run campaigns.

• How to use the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights in Company Research and Advocacy

The EU directive on sustainability reporting (2014/95/EU) states that all companies with 500 employees or more must publicly report how they implement policies regarding environmental stewardship, social responsibility and treatment of employees, respect for human rights, anti-corruption and bribes, as well as diversity in the board.

You can read more about how Sweden has chosen to implement the directive here:

• Company reporting on sustainability and diversity policies

The EU Commission has produced a practical guide on how the UNGP can be implemented in small and medium companies:

• My Business and Human Rights – A Guide for Small and Medium Enterprises