The Supply Chain Due Diligence Act (LkSG) has been in force since January 1, 2023 and obliges companies with more than 1,000 employees to comply with human rights and environmental due diligence obligations. Smaller companies may also be indirectly affected, for example through the contractual transfer of obligations along the supply chain.
Including: Complete due diligence overview, risk analysis roadmap and complaints procedure guidelines.
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Contents of the guide
Compact, practical and directly implementable: from the legal basis to the finished complaints procedure.
The LkSG applies to companies with 1,000 or more employees. By passing on the due diligence obligations, smaller suppliers are also obliged to comply. You will find out who falls within the scope of application as a direct or indirect supplier and what the consequences are.
All obligations explained clearly: set up risk management, appoint responsible persons, carry out annual risk analyses, implement preventive and corrective measures, set up complaints procedures and document them for 7 years.
From risk identification and abstract risk assessment of suppliers and production sites to the risk matrix with probability of occurrence and severity. Including a roadmap for risk processing and communication to the management.
How the risk analysis worksWhat should be done if a risk is identified? The guide shows which measures are effective in your own business area and with suppliers, when corrective action plans are necessary and when breaking off the business relationship is an option.
How an LkSG-compliant complaints procedure must be structured: Impartiality, confidentiality, anonymous reporting, public rules of procedure. In addition: reporting obligation, orientation on the BAFA questionnaire and the specific fines.
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For whom?
Entry into force for large companies
Since January 1, 2023, the LkSG has applied to companies with 3,000 or more employees.
Expansion to medium-sized companies
Since January 1, 2024, the LkSG has applied to all companies with 1,000 or more employees.
Possible changes
First consultation on the draft bill to amend the LkSG.
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