Naritaweg 215 1043 CB Amsterdam The Netherlands +31 20 777 5466 [email protected] www.internationalguidelines.com International Guidelines Sessions Responsible international business conduct with OECD guidelines About Internationaal Guidelines Get acquainted with the OECD Guidelines Clarity and understanding of the OECD guidelines for multinational enterprises for companies when conducting international business. We offer two practical sessions to introduce you to the basic principles of the guidelines and help you to apply them. International entrepreneurship is hot, but complex. You want to seize every business opportunity but at the same time you’re also expected to contribute to social well-being, welfare and environment. Where to start? When trading and investing internationally you have to deal with all kinds of guidelines, laws and regulations of the Governments, Europe and United Nations; one even more complicated than the other. It’s often difficult to correctly apply and understand these matters and to find out exactly what is expected of you and your company. applying, understanding and integrating the guidelines in their daily activities. ... Don’t worry, it can be fun too! International Guidelines uses various tools like mobile apps, interactive sessions with live mind mapping, to give you insight in these complex guidelines and help you to start off in the right way. Basic Session ‘Responsible international business conduct by applying the OECD Guidelines’, what does it mean for my company? Three-hour session – number of participants minimum six, maximum ten. Get acquainted with corporate social responsibility and learn the ins and outs of the OECD guidelines for multinational enterprises, presented in easy language and formats. business activities and determine the risks and opportunities of responsible entrepreneurship abroad. OECD Guideline Sessions are available as from 200 Euros. Practical Session ‘Responsible International Business Conduct and Working with OECD Guidelines’. One-day session - number of participants minimum six, maximum ten. Understanding of the principles of responsible international business conduct, followed by what is expected of you and your company; the OECD guidelines customised on your business situation. With the aid of practical tools you’ll identify your International Guidelines was set up in order to inform organisations worldwide about these guidelines and to assist companies in International Guideline Sessions on responsible international business conduct by applying the OECD guidelines Corporate social responsibility is increasingly being controlled as authorities and companies are formalizing corporate codes of conduct, business principles and compliance policies. business principles. In other words, when trading internationally, you suppose to be aware of these guidelines and apply them correctly. The OECD guidelines set out the principles and standards for responsible international business conduct expected by the governments of 45 countries of the companies that are trading and investing internationally. These companies also increasingly use these guidelines as a starting point when creating their own Also, your international trading partner will probably be working according to these guidelines as well which could greatly benefit risk management and create new business opportunities. What’s in it for you? Save time and costs by learning to correctly interpret and apply these guidelines to your organisation. Gain new insights by understanding risks and opportunities when conducting international business. Why choose International Guidelines? International Guidelines is an independent consultancy agency and offers impartial advice and guidance. We employ certified professionals in the field of international sustainable development. Guidelines can be difficult to interpret and understand and that’s where International Guidelines comes in. We keep it simple and help starting you off in the right way by using tools such as • Mind mapping: guidelines transformed into keywords and images. • Translating government guidelines into easy language. Would you like more information? Please don’t hesitate and contact us!