CSR Legislation
Here you will find an overview of current German and European legislation in the field of business and human rights
German Supply Chain Act (LkSG)
The Act on Corporate Due Diligence Obligations in Supply Chains (Gesetz über die unternehmerischen Sorgfaltspflichten in Lieferketten) has come into force on 1 January 2023. This is the first time the responsibility of German enterprises to respect human rights in global supply chains has been put on a legal footing.
EU Supply Chain Law Initiative (CSDDD)
In a globalized economy it takes a European strategy to protect human rights and the environment in supply and value chains effectively. On 25 July 2024, the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD) entered into force.
EU Forced Labour Regulation
Even in the 21st century, modern slavery and forced labour are still wide-spread global phenomena. On 13 December 2024, the so-called EU Forced Labour Regulation entered into force in order to prohibit products made with forced labour on the EU internal market.
Further EU Legislation
A globalised economy requires a European strategy in the form of an action plan to effectively protect human rights in the supply chains of EU companies. Here you will find an overview of further European-level legislation in the field of business and human rights.