We expect that you state to your business relationships that they are obligated to meet the international minimum standard outlined in the UNGPs/OECD. When we require you to establish the mentioned management system, it includes that you as a minimum set corresponding requirements to your own business relationships.

We do not expect you or your business relationships to adhere to self-imposed standards or arbitrary requirements. Our expectation is that you meet the internationally recognized minimum standard for responsible business conduct—nothing more, nothing less.

We expect that you cooperate and engage in a dialogue with business relationships about establishing the management system. This, however, does not mean that you will be held accountable for the actual establishment of your business relationships’ management systems; however, you will be held accountable for raising those expectations with your business relationships.

If any deficiencies are identified within your business relationships, it is expected that you utilize your leverage to ensure they effectively manage their own adverse impacts, in accordance with the UNGPs/OECD.