What kinds of standards are included in the Norms?
The Norms include a broad range of topics that are meant to include all the key human rights laws and standards which could reasonably apply to businesses. The Norms include standards such as: the right to equality of opportunity and treatment; the right to security of persons; the rights of workers, including a safe and healthy work environment and the right to collective bargaining; respect for international, national, and local laws and the rule of law; a balanced approach to intellectual property rights and responsibilities; transparency and avoidance of corruption; consumer protection; environmental protection; and respect for the economic, social, and cultural rights, as well as civil and political rights, indigenous rights, and the right to development.
