Category: News

This year marks the 50th anniversary of the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises on Responsible Business Conduct — the leading international standard providing businesses with a framework for identifying and managing risks to people and the environment across their operations and supply chains. The OECD Guidelines represent a foundational instrument of international cooperation in the…

On the occasion of World Consumer Rights Day, the Ministry of Economy of the Republic of Croatia, Directorate for Trade and Internal Market, organized the conference “Empowered Consumer, Safe Consumer”, which was held on 13 March 2026 in Split at the University Department of Professional Studies. The conference programme included a presentation on consumer habits…

Yesterday, an ESG Academy workshop organized by the Croatian Chamber of Economy titled “European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS) – ESRS 1 General Requirements and Double Materiality” was successfully held, providing participants with a comprehensive and structured overview of the ESRS regulatory framework and the key challenges in its practical implementation. Participants were introduced to the…

Croatian National Contact Point for Responsible Business Conduct is part of the team in charge of conducting the peer review of the National Contact Point of Italy. The purpose of the peer review is to identify the strengths and weaknesses of the NCP under review in terms of fulfilling its tasks and it’s compliance with…

At Terme Tuhelj on 15 December 2025, following a successful cooperation in 2024, the National Contact Point for Responsible Business Conduct, in cooperation with the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, once again presented two important publications: the OECD and FAO Guidelines, developed to support businesses in complying with existing standards in agricultural supply chains,…

Registrations are now open for the upcoming OECD Forum on Due Diligence in the Textile and Footwear Sector, which will take place on 11 – 12 February 2026. Participants will be able to follow the event live at the OECD headquarters in Paris, with a limited number of in-person seats available or join online. In-person…

The National Contact Point for Responsible Business Conduct (NKT) participated on 16 October 2025 in a roundtable entitled “OECD Guidelines in Croatia: Mediation and Compliance as Partners in Responsible Business Conduct”, organized by the Croatian Association for Business Compliance as part of Mediation Week 2025. The focus of the discussion was on responsible business conduct…

During the 10th cycle of corporate sustainability education organized by the Croatian Business Council for Sustainable Development (HR PSOR), the National Contact Point (NCP) delivered a lecture on due diligence and OECD tools. Participants were introduced to key steps in implementing due diligence and the OECD tools and guidelines that support responsible business conduct.

Zagreb, 14 May 2025 – The 18th Conference on Food Safety and Quality, organized by the Croatian Chamber of Economy, brought together representatives from the public and private sectors, academia, and international experts in the fields of agriculture, the food industry, and sustainable development. As part of the conference program, the Ministry of Economy –…

The National Contact Point for Responsible Business Conduct delivered a lecture as part of the new cycle of ECO education organized by the Croatian Business Council for Sustainable Development (HR BCSD). During the lecture, participants had the opportunity to learn about the concept of due diligence and were introduced to key tools developed by the…