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02.06.2026
LuxNCP publishes its 2025 Annual Report
LuxNCP has published its 2025 Annual Report, which provides an overview of its activities throughout the year.
The report covers LuxNCP’s institutional arrangements, promotional activities, handling of specific instances, peer learning and peer review activities, policy coherence, and training.
In 2025, LuxNCP handled six specific instances, launched a revision of its Rules of Procedure, closed one specific instance following an agreement reached through good offices, and participated in the peer review of the Norwegian NCP.
The report is available in English (Pdf, 272 Kb) and French (Pdf, 302 Kb).
01.02.2026
LuxNCP publishes revised Rules of Procedure
LuxNCP has published revised Rules of Procedure for handling specific instances under the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises on Responsible Business Conduct. The revised procedures aim to strengthen clarity and predictability for parties, align LuxNCP’s case-handling process with the 2023 version of the OECD Guidelines and their Implementation Procedures, and reflect experience gained in recent cases.
The revised Rules of Procedure were published on 1 February 2026 and apply from that date. They are available in English and French.
The revision was launched in 2025 and was carried out in consultation with stakeholders. On 10 October 2025, LuxNCP shared the draft revised Rules of Procedure with its stakeholder group and invited written comments by 25 November 2025. Written comments were received from the Commission consultative des Droits de l’Homme, OECD Watch, l’Initiative pour un devoir de vigilance au Luxembourg, and the Chambre de Commerce / House of Sustainability.
Following the written consultation, LuxNCP convened two hybrid stakeholder meetings on 14 January 2026 and 21 January 2026 to discuss the proposed changes. The Rules of Procedure were finalised following these exchanges.
The revised procedures clarify the main stages of the specific instance process, including acknowledgement and coordination, initial assessment, good offices, final statement and follow-up. They also provide further guidance on coordination with other NCPs, dialogue and mediation, further examination, transparency and confidentiality, good-faith participation, conflicts of interest and equitable participation.
The revised Rules of Procedure also include more specific provisions on retaliation and reprisals. They state that retaliation, intimidation or threats against any person or organisation involved in a specific instance, including human rights defenders, or against LuxNCP itself, are unacceptable. They also describe steps that LuxNCP may take, within its capacity and in consultation with relevant public authorities where appropriate, to help ensure that proceedings can continue in a safe, accessible, equitable and impartial manner.
LuxNCP thanks all stakeholders who contributed to this revision process.
25.09.2025
LuxNCP participated in the peer review of the Norwegian NCP
LuxNCP participated as a peer reviewer in the peer review of the Norwegian National Contact Point for Responsible Business Conduct, together with the United States NCP and with the support of the OECD Secretariat.
The on-site mission took place in Norway from 23 to 25 September 2025. It provided an opportunity to exchange with the Norwegian NCP, government representatives and stakeholders on the functioning of the NCP, including its structure, resources, promotional work, case-handling and contribution to policy coherence.
The OECD peer review report on the Norwegian NCP has now been published and is available here.
Peer reviews are an important part of the OECD NCP system. Following the 2023 update of the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises on Responsible Business Conduct, all governments adhering to the Guidelines are required to undertake periodic peer reviews of their NCPs. These reviews assess the functioning of NCPs in light of their responsibilities and the core effectiveness criteria set out in the Implementation Procedures. They also identify strengths and areas for improvement and serve as a learning tool for the NCPs involved.
More information on the OECD NCP peer review process is available on the OECD page on NCP peer reviews.
22.12.2025
LuxNCP closes specific instance following agreement reached through good offices
LuxNCP has closed the specific instance concerning the International Union of Food, Agricultural, Hotel, Restaurant, Catering, Tobacco and Allied Workers’ Associations (IUF) and Batipart Invest S.C.A.
The specific instance concerned alleged non-observance of the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises on Responsible Business Conduct in relation to Batipart’s ownership and investment in Onomo Hotels, specifically Onomo Hotel Conakry in Guinea.
After accepting the case for further examination, LuxNCP offered its good offices to the parties. The process, facilitated by LuxNCP together with an external mediator, resulted in an agreement between the parties, formalised in a confidential joint statement on 8 December 2025.
At the parties’ request, the full text of the joint statement remains confidential. The parties agreed that LuxNCP could publish a short summary of the joint statement as part of its final statement.
LuxNCP published its final statement on 22 December 2025, closing the specific instance.
LuxNCP will invite the parties to provide an update on the implementation of the joint statement approximately one year after its signature.
07.11.2025
Luxembourg NCP participates in the 2nd OECD Inclusive Platform on Due Diligence Policy Co-operation
The Luxembourg National Contact Point (NCP) for Responsible Business Conduct participated in the second meeting of the OECD Inclusive Platform on Due Diligence Policy Co-operation, held on 27–28 October 2025 at the OECD headquarters in Paris.
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Building on the priorities identified during the first meeting in March 2025, this gathering brought together a diverse and high-level group of policymakers and experts to advance dialogue and co-operation on due diligence policymaking. The event convened 68 country delegations, as well as representatives from international organisations such as the ILO and the UN Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR), alongside participants from the private sector, civil society, and trade unions.
Discussions focused on:
- Promoting inclusive dialogue with trade partners to align due diligence legislation and policies, and to address implementation challenges;
- Strengthening interoperability and policy coherence amid the growing number of due diligence laws worldwide;
- Developing shared approaches to key due diligence concepts such as the risk-based approach, responsible disengagement, and stakeholder engagement;
- Building and sharing data and evidence on the uptake and impact of due diligence policies and practices.
The meeting highlighted the importance of strengthened international co-operation and consistent implementation of due diligence frameworks in line with the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises on Responsible Business Conduct.
The next meeting of the Inclusive Platform will take place in June 2026, alongside the OECD Global Forum on Responsible Business Conduct, marking the 50th anniversary of the OECD Guidelines.
For more information, visit the OECD website
30.04.2024
International Human Rights Delegation Visits Luxembourg: Luxembourg's National Contact Point (LuxNCP), along with colleagues from the Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs, welcomed a delegation of lawyers and human rights defenders from Brazil, Mexico, and South Africa at the Ministry of the Economy on April 30, 2024. The delegation raised concerns regarding human rights and environmental impacts related to mining and industrial operations in these countries, involving subsidiaries of Luxembourgish businesses.
During the meeting, LuxNCP addressed various questions about the NCP complaints procedure, including transparency, parallel legal procedures, and protections against reprisals. The delegation expressed appreciation for the Luxembourg Government’s previous support and requested continued diplomatic engagement. Specific grievances included social and environmental impacts, violence against human rights defenders, displacement of communities, health impacts, and lack of effective response from local authorities.
LuxNCP acknowledges the importance of these discussions and reiterates its commitment to promoting responsible business conduct.
11.03.2024
Greenpeace Luxembourg and Fonds de Compensation de la Sécurité sociale SICAV FIS : Greenpeace Luxembourg submitted a complaint to LuxNCP in March 2024. The complaint is directed at Fonds de Compensation de la Sécurité sociale (FDC) SICAV FIS. The complaint alleges that the Fund lacks a comprehensive risk-based human rights and environmental due diligence policy in line with OECD Guidelines, fails to align with the Paris Agreement, and makes misleading claims about the sustainability of its investments.
The complaint references the 2011 and 2023 OECD Guidelines, citing specific paragraphs from Chapters II, III, IV, V, and VIII.
Currently, the LuxNCP is considering whether the submission merits further assessment. The LuxNCP’s Procedure for assessing complaints can be consulted here.
21/23.11.2023
LuxNCP, alongside the Peruvian NCP and OECD Secretariat representatives, actively participated in the peer review of Turkiye's NCP. A fact-finding mission took place from November 21-23, 2023, involving interviews with Turkiye's NCP, government representatives, and stakeholders. LuxNCP extends gratitude to Turkiye's NCP for their hospitality and cooperation. Our appreciation is also extended to the NCP of Peru and the OECD Secretariat for their enriching collaboration during this process.
08.06.2023
OECD Launches Updated Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises on Responsible Business Conduct. Read our news release here (Pdf, 811 Kb).
14/15.02.2023
OECD Ministerial Meeting on Responsible Business Conduct:
Ministers and high-level representatives from OECD and other countries met in Paris on 14-15 February 2023 for the OECD Ministerial Meeting on "Promoting and enabling responsible business conduct in the global economy" to provide a strategic reflection on the role of RBC as a cornerstone of the international rules-based trade and investment system; across several thematic and policy areas; and as a baseline expectation for business in the global economy.
The Meeting was Co-Chaired by France and the United States, with Canada, Chile, Japan, Morocco and the United Kingdom as Vice-Chairs.
Minister Franz Fayot presided over the break-out session on Supporting Sustainable Finance representing Luxembourg.
The Ministerial concluded with the adoption of the Declaration on Promoting and Enabling Responsible Business Conduct in the Global Economy on 15 February 2023.
20/21.02. 2023
LuxNCP, along with counterparts from the Swedish and Romanian NCPs, participated in the peer review of the Czech Republic's NCP. The peer review process, supported by the OECD Secretariat, enables constructive feedback, knowledge-sharing, and continuous improvement for all NCPs involved.