Analysis of the content and implications of the UN’s Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights, with special emphasis on natural resources extractive industries...the UN approved by general consent...the “Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights: Implementing the United Nations Framework “Protect, Respect and Remedy”. This is the first international document that presents, in a coherent and comprehensive way, the principles and practices of human rights to be respected on business activities...Although its adoption was generally applauded, there have been some criticisms...it is worth to take a particular industry and observe their influence and impact. The case analyzed is that of the natural resource extraction business, such as mining and oil exploitation industries...it is highly recommended that extractive companies act proactively and in advance to meet with all applicable requirements...