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Regional Law No. 436-OZ “On the development of responsible business.”

Country/Territory
Russian Federation
Territorial subdivision
Lipetsk
Document type
Legislation
Date
2023
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
General
Keyword
Business/industry/corporations
Geographical area
Arctic, Asia and the Pacific, Black Sea, Caspian Sea, CIS (Commonwealth of Independent States), Eastern Europe, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North Pacific, North-West Pacific
Entry into force notes
This Regional Law enters into force on 1 January 2024.
Abstract

This Regional Law regulates relations arising between regional government bodies and legal entities in the field of development of responsible business conduct in order to create conditions for ensuring stability, socio-economic and investment development of the region. Responsible business conduct is the activity of responsible organization aimed at improving ecology and environmental protection, using the best available technologies, improving labour conditions of workers, care for employees and members of their families, implementation of environmental, social, educational, charitable and other projects related to improving the standard of living and comfort of the regional population. Authorized regional state executive body shall attribute the status of responsible business entity to businesses meeting the following criteria: (a) environmental impact; (b) use of the best available technologies; (c) promotion of investment projects; and (d) implementation of environmental, social, educational, charitable and other projects related to improving living standards and comfort of the regional population.

Full text
Russian
Website
publication.pravo.gov.ru