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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 […]

Join the global discussion at the upcoming OECD Forum on Responsible Mineral Supply Chains, taking place from 5–7 May 2025 at the OECD Conference Centre in Paris and online. This year’s edition of the OECD Forum will address longstanding and emerging priorities for promoting responsible mineral supply chains. Sessions will cover key topics related to […]

On 21 February 2025, a presentation targeting policymakers on the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises concerning responsible business conduct, the role of the National Contact Point for Responsible Business Conduct, and the OECD Recommendation on the Role of Government in Promoting Responsible Business Conduct was held at the Ministry of Economy. The presentation was delivered […]

Participants of the Corporate Sustainability Workshop, organized by Croatian Business Council for Sustainable Development on January 30th, had the opportunity to learn about concrete steps to implement sustainability in business. A representative from the NCP Secretariat presented an in-depth analysis of OECD DD guidances, while other speakers discussed the impact of the value chain on […]

The OECD is hosting an international forum on due diligence in the garment and footwear sector, scheduled for February 11-12, 2025, at the OECD Conference Centre in Paris, with an option for online participation. The forum brings together representatives of government, business, trade unions, civil society, academia and international organisations to discuss key issues and […]

On December 6, 2024, the National Contact Point for Responsible Business Conduct (NKT), in partnership with the Ministry of Justice, Administration, and Digital Transformation, and the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC Croatia), organized the conference “Together for Integrity – Synergy Between the Business Sector and Public Administration in the Fight Against Corruption” in Zagreb. The […]

The National Contact Point for Responsible Business Conduct (NCP), in collaboration with the Ministry of Justice, Public Administration and Digital Transformation and ICC Croatia, is organizing the conference “Together for Integrity – Synergy of Business Sector and Public Administration in Fighting Corruption”. The event will take place on December 6, 2024, in Zagreb, opened by […]

The Croatian Business Council for Sustainable Development hosted the 16th Sustainable Development Conference “Initiating Circularity for Sustainability” on November 13-14. The conference brought together domestic and international experts who discussed sustainable development challenges, with a special focus on circular economy, resources, and biodiversity. A notable highlight was the “world cafe” event on supply chain due […]

The Croatian National Contact Point actively participated in two events on responsible business conduct, hosted by the Austrian National Contact Point in Vienna on October 21-22. The first event, a Multi-Stakeholder Forum, focused on addressing current challenges in implementing OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises and due diligence practices. The second event, a peer-to-peer learning exchange, […]

The Office of the Ombudswoman of the Republic of Croatia hosted a conference at Hotel Zonar in Zagreb today, focusing on the implementation of the new EU Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive. The conference brought together key stakeholders from public administration, business sector, trade unions, non-governmental organizations, and expert community to enhance understanding of Directive […]

As part of Mediation Week, Nancy Butijer, a member of the External Body of the National Contact Point and Head of the Trade and Investment Policy Sector at the Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs, highlighted the role of the National Contact Point in peacefully resolving disputes related to the alleged non-observance of the Guidelines […]

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). […]