All Business Codes of Conduct

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TREATIES
International Labor Convention (No. 1) Limiting the Hours of Work in Industrial Undertakings to Eight in the Day and Forty-eight in the Week, November 28, 1919, Geneva Switzerland, entered into force June 13, 1921.
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International Labor Convention (No. 29) Concerning Forced of Compulsory Labour, June 28, 1930, Geneva, Switzerland, entered into force May 1, 1932.
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International Labor Convention (No. 30) Concerning the Regulation of Hours of Work in Commerce and Offices, June 10, 1930, Geneva, Switzerland, entered into force August 29, 1932.
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International Labor Convention (No. 87) Concerning Freedom of Association and Protection of the Right to Organise, July 9, 1948, Geneva, Switzerland, entered into force July 4, 1950.
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International Labor Convention (No. 95) Concerning the Protection of Wages, July 1, 1949, Geneva, Switzerland, entered into force September 24, 1952.
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International Labor Convention (No. 98) Concerning concerning the Application of the Principles of the Right to Organise and Bargain Collectively, July 7, 1949, Geneva, Switzerland, entered into force July 18, 1951.
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International Labour Convention (No. 100) Concerning Equal Renumeration for Men and Women Workers for Work of Equal Value, June 29, 1951, Geneva, Switzerland, entered into force May 23, 1953.
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International Labour Convention (No. 139) Concerning Minimum Age for Admission to Employment, June 26, 1973, Geneva, Switzerland, entered into force June 19, 1976.
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International Labour Convention (No. 182) Concerning the Prohibition and Immediate Action for the Elimination of the Worst Forms of Child Labour, June 17, 1999, Geneva, Switzerland, has not yet entered into force November 19, 2000.
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OTHER MULTILATERAL INSTRUMENTS AND GUIDELINES FOR CORPORATE BEHAVIOR
Declaration on the Right to Development, G.A. res. 41/128, annex, 41 U.N. GAOR Supp. (No. 53) at 186, U.N. Doc. A/41/53 (1986).
Declaration on Social Progress and Development, G.A. res. 2542 (XXIV), 24 U.N. GAOR Supp. (No. 30) at 49, U.N. Doc. A/7630 (1969).
Draft Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, U.N. Doc. E/CN.4/SUB.2/1994/2/Add.1 (1994).
Final Congress Statement on International Labour Standards and Trade Workers' Rights in the World Trading System, 17GA/8.11, 5 April 2000.
International Labour Organization Recommendation (No. 190) Concerning Worst Forms of Child Labour Convention, 1999, June 17, 1999, Geneva, Switzerland.
Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development Principles of Corporate Governance, April 1998.
Draft Commentary on the Norms of Responsibility of Transnational Corporations and Other Business Enterprises with Regard to Human Rights, U.N. Doc. E/CN.4/Sub.2/2003/XX, E/CN.4/Sub.2/2003/WG.2/WP.1 (for comments until January 15, 2003, and for discussion in July/August 2003).
Borrador del Comentario de las Normas de Responsabilidad de Empresas Transnacionales y Otras Empresas Comerciales con respecto a los Derechos Humanos, la O.N.U. Doc. E/CN.4/Sub.2/2003/XX, E/CN.4/Sub.2/2003/WG.2/WP.1 (para comentarios hasta el 15 de enero de 2003, y para su discusión en julio / agosto 2003).
Report of the sessional working group on the working methods and activities of transnational corporations on its fourth session, Sub-Commission on the Promotion and Protection of Human Rights, E/CN.4/Sub.2/2002/13 (2002).
Responsibilities of Transnational Corporations and Other Business Enterprises with Regard to Human Rights, U.N. Doc. E/CN.4/Sub.2/2002/13 at 15-21 (2002).  
Human Rights Principles and Responsibilities for Transnational Corporations and Other Business Enterprises, U.N. Doc. E/CN.4/Sub.2/2002/XX, E/CN.4/Sub.2/2002/WG.2/WP.1 (February 2002 for discussion in July/August 2002).
Human Rights Principles and Responsibilities for Transnational Corporations and Other Business Enterprises, Introduction, U.N. Doc. E/CN.4/Sub.2/2002/XX/Add.1, E/CN.4/Sub.2/2002/WG.2/WP.1/Add.1 (February 2002 for discussion in July/August 2002).
Human Rights Principles and Responsibilities for Transnational Corporations and Other Business Enterprises With Commentary on the Principles, U.N. Doc. E/CN.4/Sub.2/2002/XX/Add.2, E/CN.4/Sub.2/2002/WG.2/WP.1/Add.2 (February 2002 for discusison in July/August 2002).
Principes et responsabilités en matière de droits de l’homme à l’intention des sociétés transnationales et autres entreprises industrielles ou commerciales, Doc. E/CN.4/Sub.2/2002/XX, E/CN.4/Sub.2/2002/WG.2/WP.1 (2002).
Draft Fundamental Human Rights Principles for Business Enterprises, Addendum 1, U.N. Doc. E/CN.4/Sub.2/2002/X/Add.1, E/CN.4/Sub.2/2002/WG.2/WP.1/Add.1 (Draft for Discussion November 2001).
Draft Universal Human Rights Guidelines for Companies, Introduction, U.N. Doc. E/CN.4/Sub.2/2001/WG.2/WP.1 (2001).
Draft Universal Human Rights Guidelines for Companies, Addendum 1, U.N. Doc. E/CN.4/Sub.2/2001/WG.2/WP.1/Add.1 (2001).
Draft Universal Human Rights Guidelines for Companies, Addendum 2, U.N. Doc. E/CN.4/Sub.2/2001/WG.2/WP.1/Add.2 (2001).
Addendum 3: Report of the Seminar to Discuss U.N. Human Rights Guidelines for Companies, E/CN.4/Sub.2/2001/WG.2/WP.1/Add.3 (2001).
Guidelines for Consumer Protection, UN Department of International Economic and Social Affairs, A/RES/39/248 (1986).
Principles relating to the human rights conduct of companies: Working paper prepared by Mr. David Weissbrodt; Sub-Commission on the Promotion and Protection of Human Rights, E/CN.4/Sub.2/2000/WG.2/WP.1 (2000).
Proposed draft human rights code of conduct for companies: Working paper prepared by Mr. David Weissbrodt, Addendum; Sub-Commission on the Promotion and Protection of Human Rights, E/CN.4/Sub.2/2000/WG.2/WP.1/Add.1 (2000).
Proposed draft human rights code of conduct for companies: Working paper prepared by Mr. David Weissbrodt, Addendum; Sub-Commission on the Promotion and Protection of Human Rights, E/CN.4/Sub.2/2000/WG.2/WP.1/Add.2 (2000).
Sub-Commission on the Promotion and Protection of Human Rights, International peace and security as an essential condition for the enjoyment of human rights, above all the right to life; U.N. Doc. E/CN.4/SUB.2/RES/1997/36 (1997)
Sub-Commission on the Promotion and Protection of Human Rights, res. 2001/3, U.N. Doc. E/CN.4/SUB.2/RES/2001/3 (2001).
Tripartite Declaration of Principles concerning Multinational Enterprises and Social Policy (1977), 17 I. L. M. 422, para. 6 (1978).
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The United Nations Global Compact
Universal Declaration of Human Rights, G.A. res. 217A (III), U.N. Doc A/810 at 71 (1948).
Voluntary Principles on Security and Human Rights, Fact Sheet Released by the Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor, U.S. Department of State, December 20, 2000.

INDUSTRY/COMMODITY GROUP INITIATIVES
Act Firewood Industry Code of Conduct
Australian Chemical Industry Council Warehousing and Storage Code of Practice
Clean Clothes Clampaign, Code of Labour Practices for the Apparel Industry Including Sportswear
Cut-flowers: International Code of Conduct for the production of cut-flowers
Forest Stewardship Council: Principles and Criteria for Forest Stewardship
Forest Stewardship Council: Roles, Rights and Responsibilities of FSC Players, Document 2.10 FSC Policy Paper 31, May, 1999.
Forest Stewardship Council Satutes
International Council of Toy Industries Code of Business Practices, revised and approved June 1, 1998.
IUF Code of Conduct for the Tea Sector, Drafted at the IUF African tea meeting, Arusha, Tanzania, October 1995 and endorsed by the IUF global tea meeting, Coimbatore, India, October 1996.
Joint Labor-Management Statement by the ICEM and signatory companies of the World Chlorine Council, Appendix to ICEM Update 86/98, 20 October 1998.
The Mining Industry: Principles for the Conduct of Company Operations, prepared by Australian Non-Governmental Organizations, October 1998.

UNIONS/TRADE ASSOCIATIONS
British Toy & Hobby Association Mission Statement
The Canadian Chemical Producers' Association Code of Practice
The Canadian Chemical Producers' Association Codes of Practice: Community Awareness and Emergency Response
The Canadian Chemical Producers' Association Codes of Practice: Community Right-To-Know Policy
The Canadian Chemical Producer's Association Codes of Practice: Distribution
The Canadian Chemical Producers' Association Codes of Practice: Hazardous Waste Management
The Canadian Chemical Producers' Association Codes of Practice: Manufacturing
The Canadian Chemical Producers' Association Codes of Practice: Preamble
The Canadian Chemical Producers' Association Codes of Practice: Research and Development
The Canadian Chemical Producers' Association Codes of Practice: Transportation
Ethical Trading Initiative Code of Conduct: Purpose, Principles, Programme and Membership Information, September 1998.
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EuroCommerce and Euro-FIET Joint statement on combating child labour, 8 March 1996.
EuroCommerce and Euro-Fiet Agreement on Fundamental Rights and Principles at Work, Brussels 6 August 1999.
Fair Labor Association Charter Document: Amended Agreements, June 1999, prepared by the Apparel Industry Partnership.
Fair Labor Association, Charter Document, Preliminary Agreement, November 2, 1998, prepared by the Apparel Industry Partnership.
International Council of Chemical Associations (ICCA) Responsible Care Status Report, December, 1996.
International Federation of Building and Wood Workers (IFBWW) Code of Conduct Regarding the Rights of Workers
International Union of Food, Agriculture, Hotel, Restaurant, Catering, Tobacco and Allied Workers' Associations (IUF)
International Union of Food, Agricultural, Hotel, Restaurant, Catering, Tobacco and Allied Workers’ Associations (IUF) Resolution on Child Labor
IUF Code of Conduct for the Tea Sector, Drafted at the IUF African tea meeting, Arusha, Tanzania, October 1995 and endorsed by the IUF global tea meeting, Coimbatore, India, October 1996.
Keidanren Charter for Good Corporate Behavior, Keidanren (Japan Federation of Economic Organizations), December 17, 1996 .

AGREEMENTS BETWEEN COMPANIES AND UNIONS
Agreement Between IKEA and the International Federation of Building and Wood Workers (IFBWW), May 25, 1998, Geneva, Switzerland.
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Joint Statement by the International Tobacco Growers' Association (ITGA) and the International Union of Food, Agriculture, Hotel, Restaurant, Catering, Tobacco and Allied Workers' Association (IUF): International Agreement Signals Fight Against Child Labour in Agriculture

CONSUMER CODES (INCLUDING UNIVERSITIES)
Canada: the International Code of Business Ethics for Canadian Business
Duke University Draft Code of Conduct for Licensees, February 3, 1998.
Worker Rights Consortium (WRC) For the Enforcement of University Licensing Codes of Conduct

SELF-IMPOSED COMPANY CODES
Ahold Mission and Vision
The Body Shop, Inc. Business Principles
Boeing Company Ethical Business Conduct
BP Amoco: On the Side of Human Rights
Dayton Hudson Corporation Standards of Vendor Engagement
Dillard Department Stores Business Policy
The Dress Barn, Inc., and its Subsidaries Standards of Engagement
Exxon-Mobil Corporate Guiding Principles
Exxon Environment, Health and Safety Policies, 1999.
Federated Department Stores Statement of Corporate Policy
Fruit of the Loom Contractor Code of Conduct
Gap, Inc., Code of Vendor Conduct
Georgia-Pacific Corporate Principles
Halliburton Company and Subsidary Companies Code of Business Conduct
Hartmarx Corporation Policy (Subscribe to policy of American Apparel Manufacturers Association, AAMA): Statement of Responsibility.
Hennes & Mauritz (H & M) Code of Conduct
ITT Industries Corporate Code of Conduct: Basic Principles
JCPenney Foreign Sourcing Requirements
Jones Apparel Group, Inc., Business Partner Standards, May, 1996.
Kellwood Policy on Business Conduct
Kmart Corporation Vendor Agreement, June 13, 1996.
Lands' End Standards of Business Conduct
Levi Strauss & Co., Code of Conduct
Levi Strauss & Co. Global Sourcing & Operating Guidelines
Liz Claiborne Workplace Code of Conduct
Lockheed Martin Corporation Code of Ethics and Business Conduct
Mead: Compliance to the Global Sullivan Principles
Mead: Safety, Health and Environmental Policies
Mercantile Stores Child Labor Policy
Mobil Environment, Health and Safety Statement, 1998
Oxford Industries, Inc. Contractor Sourcing Policy
Reebok International Ltd., Human Rights Production Standards
Royal Dutch/Shell Statement of General Business Principles
Royal Dutch/Shell Use of Force Guidelines
Russel Corporation Vendor Policy
Salant Corporation Compliance Certificate
Sara Lee Corporation, Supplier Selection Guidelines
Sears, Roebuck and Co. Import Buying Policy and Procedures
South African Beers (SAB) Corporate Code of Conduct
Spiegel Standards for Business Partnerships
Stage Stores, Inc. Policy (Subscribes to policy of the Association Merchandising Corporation, AMC)
Totalfina Health, Safety and Environment Charter
TOTAL: General Policy regarding the Management of its Human Resources
TOTAL Myanmar Exploration and Production: Code of Conduct
Tultex Corporation Vendor Requirements
Unocal Statement of Principles
VF Corporation Contractor Terms of Engagement, July 8, 1996.
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. Standards for Vendor Partners
WARNACO Business Partner Terms of Engagement and Guidelines for Country Selection
WMC Code of Conduct
WMC Indigenous Peoples Policy
Woolworth Corportation Contractor Certificate

NGO MODEL GUIDELINES
Australian Non-Governmental Organization Principles for the Conduct of Company Operations Within the Minerals Industry
Biwater Campaign
Global Business Responsibility Resource Center: Codes of Conduct
Global Business Responsibility Resource Center: Human Rights
The Global Sullivan Principles
The Homeworkers' Code of Practice
The Macbride Principles, by Father Sean McManus, President, Irish National Causus, December 1997.


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