CSR: Role and expectations of the Confederation
The Federal Council’s position paper and action plan inform companies about the Federal Council’s expectations and defines the Swiss Confederation’s role regarding corporate social responsibility.
- The position and action plan
- CSR assumes compliance with laws (for example, employment laws or environmental protection laws) and social partnerships. Society’s expectations, which may go beyond legal obligations, are also to be considered. The Federal Council expects companies to take responsibility for all activities they perform in Switzerland or abroad in accordance with internationally recognized CSR standards and guidelines. They are urged to encourage their commercial partners, suppliers and sub-contractors to comply with the CSR principles.
- Sustainability Compass
- Swiss network of the United Nations Global Compact
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CSR, an asset for companies
CSR is essential and beneficial for society and the environment and the competitiveness and image of companies.
CSR and SMEs: a guide
For an SME, savings and superior quality of the work provided are the indirect benefits of putting a CSR policy in place. Explanations
Source: CSR section on the SECO website, written by the National Contact Point (NCP) for the OECD Guidelines