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Since 2021, also Germany has its own supply chain law, following the international trend toward greater transparency and responsibility in its international supply chains. However, the requirements of the new law will present German industry with quite significant challenges in the coming years. Read more »
In summer 2021, the Federal Republic of Germany passed a law on corporate due diligence in supply chains (the Supply Chain Act), joining other European and non-European countries (e.g. the Netherlands, the UK and the USA) that have already enacted legislation addressing this area. Read more »
Supplying and distributing a specific product or service from the beginning to end is what is known as the supply chain process (involving sourcing of materials, R&D, manufacture, finance, customer service, distribution & marketing). Read more »
The scope of the French law on Duty of Care (“Devoir de vigilance”) is deliberately broad to allow for several types of situations. It establishes the need for a vigilance plan in five parts to be implemented within companies meeting certain thresholds. Read more »
The court's ruling in the "TotalEnergies Uganda" case was eagerly awaited by companies subject to the obligation to implement and publish a due diligence plan pursuant to the "Duty of Care" law of 28 March 2017. Read more »
As a German company, you are required by the German Supply Chain Act to carry out due diligence on contracted businesses throughout your supply chain, identify risks to human rights and take measures to mitigate such risks. Read more »
Italy, unlike other European countries, has not yet passed a specific law imposing a general legal obligation on companies to conduct human rights and environmental due diligence in the supply chain. Nevertheless, companies operating in Italy must keep in mind some specific European-derived obligations. Read more »
In the last few years, civil society has widely demonstrated and argued that as long as human rights due diligence is left to the discretion of companies, its benefit on human rights protection are restricted while serious questions of coherence in business practices arise. Read more »
Latvia has adopted no country specific rules regarding the sustainability impact analysis and related reporting requirements. However, despite this voluntary principle, the intangible qualities of a business partner, such as reputation, are of increasing importance. Read more »
With the announcement of the CSRD obligation for large companies, the list of European applicable laws and regulations is further extended. Also in the Netherlands, there are various directives and laws that contribute to achieving the climate objectives of 2030 and 2050. Read more »
In Norway on 1 July 2022, the “Act relating to enterprises’ transparency and work on fundamental human rights and decent working conditions” – the Transparency Act – entered into force. As a consequence, more than 9,000 Norwegian enterprises are required to carry out a due diligence. Read more »
As opposed to Germany, Poland has not taken any measures aimed at introducing an obligation for enterprises to exercise due diligence into the system to safeguard human rights and environmental standards in supply chains. Read more »
The Labour Code as well as the special Act on Equal Treatment in Certain Fields and on Protection against Discrimination and on Amendments to Certain Acts (the Anti-Discrimination Act) introduce the principle of equal treatment provided for in the field of employment relations. Read more »
The entry into force on 1 January 2023 of the German Supply Chain Act (LkSG) is expected to coincide in the other EU countries – and therefore also in Spain – with the revival of the public debate on the European Commission's proposal for a directive “on corporate due diligence with regard to sustainability”, which was published on 23 February 2022. Read more »
Export of mechanical products is one of the largest industries in Turkey. 60 percent of the products is exported to EU countries including Germany, England, France, Italy, and the USA. Particularly, the machinery sector adds value to Turkey's economy by encoring the use of high technology, creating a large scale of subindustry and supply chains. Read more »
Organisations across all sectors are becoming subject to more compliance requirements. These can arise from specific legislative requirements or the increasing drive for businesses to operate ethically and with regard for their impact on the environment and wider society. Read more »
The website of the Australian Department of Home Affairs contains the following statement “There is no place for modern slavery in the Australian community or in the global supply chains of Australian goods and services.” Read more »
Despite not having specific legislation regarding the Supply Chain, Brazil has, in its several legislations, legal provisions for the protection of human, environmental, and children's rights, among others. Read more »
For companies in Costa Rica, the introduction of the German Supply Chain Due Diligence Act (LkSG) in January 2023 poses some potential risks. This is especially true with regard to the role of national economic activities within the production chains of companies based in Germany. Read more »
The German Supply Chain Due Diligence Act establishes an obligation of care for companies located in Germany that meet the conditions to be subject to control by the competent authority in this country. Read more »
The human rights standards and the companies’ obligations in a developing country like Egypt can certainly not be compared with those applicable in Germany or other European countries. The practical application of the German supply chain law may therefore require a higher level of risk analysis and risk management. Read more »
The legal office in Kenya prides itself with lawyers in its team who specialise in corporate and commercial law with a focus on good corporate governance through effective compliance management strategies. Read more »
In the year 2023, Mexico continues to grapple with significant challenges related to the rule of law, labour rights, environmental protection and corruption. Despite these ongoing concerns, Mexico is progressively emerging as a pivotal destination for foreign trade and investments. Read more »
Over the past decade, Morocco has developed into an important industrial centre for investors from all over the world. In close proximity to Europe, the country is also an interesting logistics location. Read more »
South Africa is an important supplier of German companies, especially for the automotive and raw materials sectors. Thus, it is important for German companies to address the due diligence requirements of the Supply Chain Act in relation to the country-specific risks of South Africa. Read more »
The German Supply Chain Law („Gesetz über die unternehmerischen Sorgfaltspflichten in Lieferketten”; short: Lieferkettengesetz) has been passed by parliament on 11 June 2021. Read more »
Watch our experts discussing the German Supply Chain Act and its impact and implementation in Asia, providing hands-on advice on what you should particularly focus on in the future, as well as the measures you can take to ensure compliance with the Law, avoid penalties and minimize risks. More »
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