The German Parliament adopted a new law (Federal Act on Corporate Due Diligence Obligations in Supply Chains) protecting human rights and the environment in supply chains on 11 June 2021. The new Due Diligence Act is also known as the “Supply Chain Act”. This legislation is based on the United Nations Guiding Principles (UNGP) for Business and Human Rights which have provided a voluntary set of standards for human rights due diligence. The Act imposes a binding obligation on companies to establish, implement and update due diligence procedures to improve compliance with specified core human rights and environmental protection in supply chains.
The German Supply Chain Due Diligence Act will enter into force with effect as of 1 January 2023. The timeline allows for a transitional period, to allow companies to adapt their operations to the new set of rules.
This webinar will cover the environmental obligations of the Supply Chain Act, and what companies need to do to comply. Some examples of the affected sectors are manufacturing, construction, textiles and clothing, mining, oil and gas and financial services (banks, asset managers and insurers).
The session will cover
How Yordas can support companies with their compliance
Supply Chain Act
SCA: Environmental provision
SCA: Conventions
Yordas Role
The session will benefit
Companies that are heavily involved in the Global market and have global suppliers
Anyone who is interested in German Supply Chain law & its impact
Almost every possible industry since the Supply chain law is applicable to any company that has more than 1000 employees within Germany
About the presenters
Hansel Rajan - Regulatory Consultant
Hansel Rajan has five years of consulting experience in the chemical sector. He has worked extensively with automotive clients, advising on global product compliance and marketability in multiple jurisdictions. He supported two complex projects for CEFIC in the role of assistant project manager and database manager. He also supported international (APAC) clients to comply with EU REACH. At Yordas, he leads on Data management and Data integration services.
Emma Pfister, Associate Regulatory Consultant
Emma Pfister has 5 years of experience in environmental compliance specific to the construction industry. She has recently moved over to chemical regulations where she supports clients in complying with EU REACH through the Only representative role supporting Joint Registrations, Lead Registrations and general consultation and communications with various clients and suppliers.