Summary

The global consensus on social protection in the early 2000s and the gradual emergence of the concept of social protection floor (SPF) have sparked interest in social protection on the part of the international community. In parallel, the move towards sustainable business models and sustainable enterprises are increasingly viewed as a necessity by international bodies, States and enterprises themselves as a means to achieve sustained inclusive growth. In this context, the International Labour Office (ILO) started to investigate the relationship between private sector engagement and social protection and released a first working paper on this topic in early 2013 (Tessier and Schwarzer, 2013). The present document aims at further analyzing private sector initiatives related to social protection of workers.