Support for suppliers. Implementing due diligence obligations along the supply chain
Training programme for exporters in developing countries and emerging economies to improve supply chain management
Partners in Transformation supports German companies and their suppliers in developing countries and emerging economies in meeting their due diligence obligations and introducing environmental and social standards. In collaboration with the Federation of German Wholesale, Foreign Trade and Services (BGA), Partners in Transformation has developed a training programme that specifically targets supply chain management. The courses, which are financed by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), are aimed at producers in BMZ partner countries.
Knowledge and practical assistance
The multi-stage training programme is designed to teach exporters based in developing countries and emerging economies about the relevant European legislation and internationally applicable standards of the United Nations and OECD and the impact these have on all tiers of the supply chain. In view of the growing demand from investors and consumers to see compliance with laws and regulations that ensure a sustainable and fair supply chain, the programme provides companies with comprehensive practical support and helps suppliers to introduce environmental, social and management standards in line with increasing customer requirements. A certificate is awarded to demonstrate successful course completion.
Course content
The modular training courses build on the expertise and experience of Partners in Transformation, which has been dealing with due diligence obligations in the supply chain for many years. Participants receive a certificate upon successful completion of the course.
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Helpdesk on Business and Human Rights
Overview of sustainability legislation in Europe (in particular LkSG/CSDDD and EUDR) and ways in which companies in European supply and value chains can prepare.
Location: Online
Target group: open to all interested parties
Conditions for good export relations
Implementation of environmental and social standards is a key part of business relations within global supply chains. The following legal regulations apply to German and European companies: companies above a defined size are required to implement human rights and environmental due diligence processes; they must implement sustainable purchasing practices and cooperate effectively and appropriately with suppliers. These obligations do not apply to companies from the Global South. In practice, however, large companies are passing on some of the requirements imposed on them to their suppliers – including non-European companies. It is therefore important for suppliers to find ways to deal with this type of customer requirement.