VECTRA International

OECD Responsible Business Conduct (RBC)

Duration: 45-60 min Intermediate Certificate Course Updated Feb 2026

About course

Most companies focus on the regulations they must comply with. Fewer understand the global framework that shaped those regulations. The Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises on Responsible Business Conduct are the standard that sits behind the EU CSDDD, Germany's LkSG, France's Duty of Vigilance law, and supply chain laws in dozens of countries.

Course Outline

Section 1: The OECD RBC Framework and Why It Matters

  • Explore what the OECD Guidelines are, who they apply to, and why they carry real authority even as a voluntary instrument.

Section 2: What Changed in 2023: Climate, Technology, and Expanded Scope

  • Examine the three most significant updates in the 2023 revision and what each one means for your day-to-day work.

Section 3: The Six-Step Due Diligence Process in Practice

  • Apply the OECD's risk-based due diligence framework step by step, with guidance on scaling your approach to match the severity of the risk.

Section 4: OECD RBC vs. Binding Law: Navigating the Overlap

  • Distinguish between the OECD Guidelines as soft law and the mandatory regimes that build on them, and see why OECD alignment gives you a cross-jurisdictional compliance edge.

Section 5: Common Implementation Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

  • Recognize the three most common failure points in OECD RBC implementation and learn corrective approaches grounded in real supply chain practice.

Section 6: Knowledge Check

  • Test your understanding through scenario-based questions drawn from realistic workplace situations, and leave with a clear summary of what this course covered.

Course Outcome

At the end of this course, you will be able to:

  • Explain the authority and global reach of the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises, including how they relate to binding national and EU legislation.
  • Identify the three major new areas introduced in the 2023 revision: climate alignment, technology due diligence, and expanded supply chain scope.
  • Apply the six-step OECD due diligence framework to a business relationship, scaling the approach proportionately to risk severity.

Topic expert

Lorenz Berzau
Lorenz Berzau
Consultant

Lorenz is a strategic governance leader who optimizes purchasing practices and responsible sourcing to align with the latest ESG trends and 2025+ projections. He specializes in navigating complex boardroom debates to prioritize ESG initiatives, justifying investment strategies through rigorous risk ranking and ethical leadership. By mastering CSRD and ESRS reporting standards, Lorenz ensures business integrity and fair competition while balancing profitability with accountability to build long-term stakeholder trust.

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