On January 1, 2023, the German Supply Chain Due Diligence Act (GSCDDA) will come into force, requiring in-scope companies to identify and assess risks to human rights and the environment within their supply chains and establish effective risk management systems. Learn more about the impact of GSCDDA.

1. German Supply
Chain Due Diligence
Act (GSDDA)
All companies domiciled in
Germany (HO and branch
offices) which employ more
than 3000 employees in
Germany (for 2023) and employ
more than 1000 employees in
Germany (for 2024) are
considered for GSCDDA (LKSG)
Environmental
Concerns
Human
Rights
Prohibitions and obligations addressed
in the German Supply Chain Due Diligence Act
Does your company need to take action?
Human rights related bans and obligations
AUDIT
Child labor and
exploitation of children
Forced labor and
slavery
Work safety and
protection
Freedom of association
(trade unions)
Discrimination
ban
Adequate
wages
Direct environmental-
damage or pollution
Unlawful use of security
forces, forced evictions
Environmental bans and obligations
Production and use
of mercury
Persistent organic
pollutants
Export of hazardous
waste
Environmentally sound
handling, collection,
storage and disposal
of waste
Despite the fact that the law gives a lot of
leeway for interpretation, comprehensive
obligation and compliance management
should be in place to avoid non-compliance
risks and penalties