Multinational enterprises

Through their globalized production systems, multinational enterprises (MNEs), their subsidiaries and extended value chains represent an important share of the private sector in many developing and industrialised economies. The potential contribution of MNEs to the creation of more and better jobs is large, mostly in their supply chains but also through foreign direct investments (FDI). To guide and encourage their positive contribution to socio-economic development and minimize negative impacts of their operations, the ILO promotes the Tripartite Declaration of Principles concerning Multinational Enterprises and Social Policy (MNE Declaration).

Key resources








  1. Tripartite Declaration of Principles concerning Multinational Enterprises and Social Policy 6th edition 2022

  2. Looking for answers to your questions?


    ILO Helpdesk for business on international labour standards

    The ILO Helpdesk for Business gives advice on how to align business operations with principles of the MNE Declaration.

  1. E-learning module in now available in 7 languages

    English, French, SpanishChinese
    Japanese,  Portuguese, Russian

  2. Questions and answers

    Company-Union Dialogue: An operational tool of the Tripartite Declaration of Principles concerning Multinational Enterprises and Social Policy (MNE Declaration)

Highlight

  1. ILO Brief

    Assessing the Impact of FDI on Decent Work - Exploring KPIs for Foreign Direct Investment Impact Assessment

    This brief sets out possible KPIs and strategies for collecting the relevant data

  2. Policy recommendations for Japan towards achieving the labour dimension of corporate social responsibility

  3. ILO Governing Body, 347th Session, February-March 2023

    ILO strategy on decent work in supply chains

    During its 347th session, the ILO Governing Body adopted the ILO strategy on decent work in supply chains. The MNE Declaration features prominently in the strategy as well as with concrete actions such as strengthening the ILO Helpdesk for Business to support due diligence efforts.

  4. Self-assessment tool for enterprises

    A self-assessment tool for enterprises based on the Tripartite Declaration of Principles concerning Multinational Enterprises and Social Policy (MNE Declaration)