Compliance with Supply Chain Due Diligence Act

The purpose of the German Supply Chain Due Diligence Act [Lieferkettensorgfaltspflichtengesetz, LkSG] is to ensure compliance with due diligence obligations regarding human rights and the environment along the company's own supply chain. The Oppenhoff team has extensive legal and practical expertise in legal compliance consulting, including CSR compliance. Oppenhoff regularly advises companies on the German Supply Chain Due Diligence Act.

Who does it apply to?

as of January 2023, to companies > 3,000 employees
as of January 2024, to companies > 1,000 employees
also smaller companies, as contracting authorities are making the award of contracts dependent on LkSG compliance
all companies that have their head office, principal place of business, administrative headquarters or registered office or a branch office in Germany, irrespective of their legal form

What needs to be done?

I. Risk analysis of company’s own business and at direct suppliers	II. Introduction of risk management system	III. Designation of a responsible person
IV. Drafting of policy statement	V. Development and implementation of preventative measures	VI. Development of remedial measures
VII. Establishment of complaint procedure	VIII. Due diligence at indirect and direct suppliers	IX. Documentation and reporting

Our services

We offer you a flexible modular approach with the following modules:

Risk analysis

Aim

Identification, evaluation and prioritisation of specific risks relating to human rights and the environment along the company's own supply chain based on the type and scope of business activity, potential breaches, possibility of exerting influence and possible contribution towards the cause

Scope

regularly for the company’s own business and direct suppliers
as required, in case of a changed or extended risk situation in the supply chain

Process

Risk mapping
Identification, evaluation and prioritisation
Risk report
Communication to decision-makers

Risk management system

Aim

Development of recommendations to remedy deficits
Development of preventive measures and remedial concepts
Optional: design of a roadmap to define measures, goals and responsibilities for LkSG compliance in the company

Scope

Primarily own business
Prevention and remedy regarding suppliers

Process

Analysis of internal guidelines and processes
Stakeholder interviews
Workshop with presentation of results and concept proposal
Communication to decision-makers

Development of LkSG DD set of rules

Aim

Development of a set of rules for human rights due diligence management in accordance with the requirements of the LkSG
Development of so-called supplier checks/code (requirements for supplier selection and contractual relationships)
Drafting of a policy statement

Scope