All companies should demonstrate public support for Ukraine, opposition to Russia’s continued war of aggression, and alignment with the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights (UNGPs) and OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises (OECD Guidelines).
Companies that continue business in Russia should take immediate steps to cut ties and exit responsibly.
Companies claiming to provide essential goods and services to the Russian population also have a responsibility to clarify the criteria and process they used to reach that conclusion.
Companies that have suspended operations but have retained subsidiaries in Russia now need to take immediate steps to conclusively cut ties and exit responsibly.