Chapter IX - Science and Technology

Chapter IX of the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises addresses science and technology, urging companies to foster innovation while respecting human rights, environmental safeguards and consumer safety. It advises firms to cooperate with governments and research institutions, ensure responsible development and deployment of new technologies, and maintain transparency about research activities and potential impacts. The chapter also highlights the importance of capacity-building, knowledge-sharing and ethical standards in scientific advancement.