Sustainable Supply Chain
How sustainable supply chains build trust
Does our firm support poor working conditions, forced labour or other violations of human rights in our global supply chain? How do climate risks affect our supply chain, and what climate footprint do our products leave behind? Are we consistent enough in our social and ecological practices? More and more companies are facing questions like these. As the associated risks increase, so do the statutory requirements and stakeholder expectations.
Sustainable supply chains are vital in today's economy for reducing environmental impact and promoting ethics. Due diligence is key to managing risks in human rights, labour, and environmental standards. Addressing Scope 3 emissions, the largest portion of a company's carbon footprint, is crucial. By focusing on sustainability and due diligence, businesses can enhance their reputation, ensure regulatory compliance and contribute to global climate efforts, securing long-term success and environmental responsibility.
Sustainable supply chains as a competitive factor
Key stakeholder groups such as customers, employees, investors and business partners expect companies to provide information at a moment's notice on how they ensure that minimum social and ecological standards are met in their own production facilities and by their suppliers. Transparency is key to a sustainable supply chain.
The benefits of sustainable supply chains
Companies need to take on a number of challenges on their quest for a sustainable supply chain. However, their efforts are rewarded in many respects:
- Compliance with the rising requirements and increasingly stringent rules and regulations.
- Bolstered employer branding, reduced reputational risks.
- Establishment of solid relationships with suppliers and thus resilient and transparent supply chains.
Our services
Tailored services to meet your specific requirements
Our sustainable supply chain experts can assist you in meeting your specific business requirements. We will work with you to develop a company-specific strategy for analysing potential ecological and social risks, alongside the relevant management systems. Our goal is to develop bespoke strategies for your supply chain and support you in implementing them into your organisation, processes and digital presence.
Our services encompass the following elements:
- Identifying new business opportunities and optimising existing structures to meet the new demand
- Conducting stakeholder and risk analyses along the supply chain
- Designing and implementing digital solutions and assets to improve transparency
- Measuring both positive and negative effects across the network and developing performance indicators to measure these effects
- Adjusting supply chain footprints
- Examining existing governance structures to improve the procurement organisation and processes
- Drafting a Supplier Code of Conduct and guidelines for auditing social and environmental supplier compliance, including scoring systems
- Optimising internal audit and review processes
- Developing labels and certifications
- Designing and conducting workshops and training sessions for suppliers
- Auditing suppliers, production facilities and management systems in accordance with recognised standards
- Supporting the establishment and development of industry-wide initiatives
