Important questions and answers on the German Supply Chain Act
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New guidance document on Supply Chain Act published
The BAFA published a new paper on sector initiatives in the context of the Supply Chain Act (LkSG). It contains information on antitrust requirements, practical steps and concrete examples with reference to the due diligence obligations under the Act.
The most important topics at a glance
CSR Basics
Corporate social responsibility, or CSR for short, is about a company’s responsibility for its impact on society. This includes social, environmental and economic aspects. Find out more about CSR policies in Germany, Europe and global dimension.
National Action Plan (NAP)
In the National Action Plan for Business and Human Rights (NAP), the Federal Government sets out, for the first time, the responsibility of German companies along supply and value chains. The Action Plan aims to help strengthen human rights and shape globalisation in a socially responsible manner.
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.
Sector dialogues
As part of the implementation of the National Action Plan on Business and Human Rights (NAP), the Federal Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs conducts sector dialogues. The aim of the dialogues is to provide guidance to companies in sectors with particular human rights challenges and to support them in adequately implementing the NAP requirements on human rights due diligence.
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How can companies in the energy sector create fair working conditions in construction?
At the event "Advancing Decent Work in Construction of Energy Sites in Europe" in Brussels, companies, trade unions, administration, and civil society discussed possible preventive and remedial measures.
Key Insights from the Conference on Meaningful Stakeholder Engagement in Practice
The Sector Dialogues of the Federal Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs hosted a conference on implementing meaningful stakeholder engagement in practice. The challenges identified, practical implications and good practice examples are summarized within a conference paper.
Free online course on sustainable supply chains for suppliers
With a new, free e-learning programme, GIZ supports suppliers and producing companies worldwide in implementing human rights and environmental due diligence (HREDD).
Information, advice, training and networks
A wide range of information, advice and training services on corporate due diligence is available for interested companies. Numerous networks also help with implementation. The various organisations and the services they provide are presented on the pages that follow.
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