Columbia International Affairs Online: Policy Briefs

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The Road to Responsible investment Treaties

Roel Nieuwenkamp Kimmo Sinivuori

November 2014

Columbia Center on Sustainable Investment

Abstract

This Perspective proposes the integration of responsible business conduct through international investment agreements while protecting the interests of investors against maltreatment. Investment treaties can promote the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises and the United Nations Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights by introducing carefully drafted clauses in new treaties.