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A roundtable titled “The Role of the OECD in Strengthening Anti-Corruption Policies in the Private Sector” was held on October 1, 2024, at the Croatian Chamber of Economy. The event was jointly organized by the Association of Corporate Lawyers and the Croatian Association for Business Compliance, in cooperation with the Ministry of Justice, Administration, and…

A conference on Responsible Business Conduct and Responsible Supply Chains in Agriculture was held today in Zagreb, organized by the Ministry of Economy, as a member of the National Contact Point for Responsible Business Conduct, in cooperation with the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), and the Organisation for…

Join us on September 24th in Zagreb (hybrid event) and be part of the discussion on responsible business conduct. In collaboration with FAO and OECD, the Ministry of Economy, as a member of the National Contact Point for Responsible Business Conduct, and the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, invite you to a conference on…

The Ministry of Justice, Public Administration, and Digital Transformation has launched a campaign to combat corruption. This initiative aims to educate the public about the detrimental effects of corruption, outline anti-corruption measures, and empower citizens to report irregularities confidently. By providing clear guidance, the campaign encourages active public participation in building a corruption-free society. More

On March 1, 2024, Business at OECD (BIAC) launched a campaign called Zero Corruption. This campaign marks the 25th anniversary of the implementation one of the major legal instruments in this area, the OECD Convention on Combating Bribery of Foreign Public Officials in International Business Transactions. Eliminating corruption is a crucial step in ensuring a…

On June 11, the Croatian Employers’ Association held a conference titled “ESG Implementation: Methodology and Practical Steps – Sector Overview of the Agricultural Industry.” This event aimed to equip entrepreneurs with the knowledge and tools needed to implement responsible business practices within their agricultural operations. The Secretariat of the National Contact Point for Responsible Business…

On May 24, 2024, the Council of the European Union gave final approval to the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD). Member states now have two years to bring the directive into national law. It will apply to EU-based companies with more than 1,000 employees on average and a net worldwide turnover of more than…

In 2022, the Croatian Chamber of Economy, a member of the NCP External Body, launched the ESG Academy, an educational platform for the transfer and exchange of knowledge, experience, and best ESG practices with the aim of creating a more resilient, sustainable economy. At the workshop held on April 16, 2024 on the Sustainable Business…

“ESG Forum – Fuel for Future” project was launched by the Croatian Employers’ Association, a member of the NCP External Body, to present the best practice in the application of ESG standards in business operations. The project is implemented with the support of Innovation Norway, together with the Norwegian partners NHO (Confederation of Norwegian Entrepreneurs).…