The German Supply Chain Due Diligence Act (SCDDA) requires large German companies to uphold human rights and environmental standards across their supply chains. These obligations encompass the analysis and prioritisation of risks, the establishment of appropriate preventive and remedial measures, and the implementation of a grievance mechanism. With a high number of suppliers and multi-tiered supply chains, even the risk assessment alone presents a significant challenge. From 2028, the Corporate Social Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD) will harmonise these requirements across Europe.
Methodical expertise makes it possible to establish processes that are pragmatic, effective, and legally compliant. Whether using in-house tools or suitable software solutions – we guide you through the requirements and enable targeted implementation.
With methodical supply chain expertise and sector experience, we connect risk assessment, measure development, and organisational embedding – pragmatic, legally sound, and tailored to your organisation.
We guide you through the decision of whether to manage your risk assessment and further due diligence obligations using Excel-based tools, or whether a digital solution is better suited to your needs – and if so, which one. We evaluate not only functionality, but also fit with your processes, data requirements, and governance structures. On request, we also support implementation, roll-out, and organisational embedding. This ensures that digital tools genuinely simplify compliance – rather than adding complexity.
As part of the risk assessment, we identify and evaluate human rights and environmental risks within your own business operations as well as across your supply chain. We use proven methodologies and tools, which we align with your relevant departments and adapt where necessary. Alternatively, we work with software solutions. Within the supply chain, we assess both country-level and commodity-level risks, evaluating them according to criteria such as likelihood of occurrence and severity of impact. Within your own operations, we analyse existing management systems, processes, responsibilities, and measures to accurately assess actual risks. The result is a structured risk evaluation that clearly prioritises your areas for action.
Based on the results of the risk assessment, we derive general and risk-specific measures to fulfil your due diligence obligations and to avoid or mitigate identified risks. These include, for example, a policy statement, a grievance mechanism, and preventive and – where necessary – remedial measures within your own operations and across your supply chain. Depending on your needs, we support you both in developing these measures and in putting them into practice.
Regulatory requirements are not a one-off project – they must be permanently embedded in your business operations. We help you define procedures and responsibilities for fulfilling your due diligence obligations and establish them on a long-term basis. The measures introduced are regularly reviewed for progress and effectiveness. We assess the extent to which due diligence obligations can be integrated into existing risk management processes and systems, and support the development of an integrated risk management system. Together with you, we define roles and responsibilities, taking into account the various functions involved – from procurement and compliance to supplier management.
The procedures, measures, and results related to the fulfilment of due diligence obligations must be documented internally. Using process descriptions, we support you in documenting your approach and, where needed, help you prepare for external reporting – so that you can demonstrate your compliance without gaps.
Structured dialogue on sustainability topics opens up new conversations with your suppliers. Beyond stronger partnerships, this often creates concrete opportunities for joint improvements – from material substitution and delivery reliability to the reduction of Scope 3 emissions.
Clients, investors, and capital markets increasingly value and actively request evidence of ESG considerations. With robust documentation of your due diligence, you strengthen trust and unlock new business opportunities.
The transparency gained enables efficiency improvements and a more resilient supply chain design. Redundancies become visible, risks are identified early. This creates additional value – and competitive advantages in global markets.
