2019

KEY FINDINGS

Only four companies have expressed their commitment to respect human rights with a reference to the UN Guiding Principles

Awareness of UN Guiding Principles boosts human rights performance

Requirements from sector standards and global business accelerate the adoption of the UN Guiding Principles

Vast majority of the companies scored below 41%

No State-owned enterprises (SOEs) landed in the “Pioneering” tier

Banks and other financial services institutions

Most information, communication and technology (ICT) companies scored low

Few companies expressed their commitment to conduct human rights due diligence

Nearly all companies assessed have a mechanism for grievance

A vast majority of the companies commit to ensuring health and safety in the workplace

Commitment on gender equality has not yet been fully implemented