The easing of international sanctions against Iran has opened up the opportunity for increased foreign business activity in the country. As a resource-rich, largely untapped market with significant investment needs in hydrocarbons, infrastructure, automotive and other sectors, Iran is attracting investor interest.

Yet any business activity will be taking place in a context that poses significant challenges for companies. Companies can easily find themselves involved with adverse impacts on people and the environment.

[Describes challenges business will face in the following areas: Business relationships; Online privacy; Child labour; Sexual harassement; Health & safety; Refugees & migrant workers; Discrimination; Human trafficking and forced labour; Environmental degradation; Labour conditions: Rule of law].