Due Diligence: A Compliance Standard for Responsible European Companies

European Company Law, Volume 11 (2014)/Issue 2

University of Oslo Faculty of Law Research Paper No. 2014-21

5 Pages Posted: 27 Jul 2014

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Mark B. Taylor

Fafo Institute for Labour and Social Research

Date Written: July 25, 2014

Abstract

After decades of debate, new global norms are emerging in the field of human rights that clearly define a company's social responsibility. The UN and the OECD have adopted these new standards which impose a due diligence duty on companies to avoid human rights abuses related to the corporate activities. But how well do the new standards fit with existing European law and policy governing responsible business? The paper examines some recent comparative law research, including topical legislation recently proposed in France.

Suggested Citation

Taylor, Mark B., Due Diligence: A Compliance Standard for Responsible European Companies (July 25, 2014). European Company Law, Volume 11 (2014)/Issue 2, University of Oslo Faculty of Law Research Paper No. 2014-21, Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=2471480

Mark B. Taylor (Contact Author)

Fafo Institute for Labour and Social Research ( email )

Oslo
Norway

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