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The German Supply Chain Due Diligence Act (LkSG) came into force on 1 January 2023. This means that the Rhenus Group, which is headquartered in Germany, has to comply with specific due diligence obligations in its supply chain. The LkSG requires companies to fulfil defined human rights and environmental due diligence obligations in their own business operations and supply chains.
To implement these requirements, the Rhenus Group has established processes and measures covering its own business operations and suppliers in accordance with applicable legal requirements.
These due diligence processes are designed to identify and assess human rights and environmental risks and to take appropriate preventive or remedial measures where required. The measures are reviewed and updated in accordance with the requirements of the LkSG.
At Rhenus, we have prepared intensively for the implementation of the requirements of the LkSG. Comprehensive measures have been implemented together with all relevant departments, including the following:
Our statement of principles summarises the social and ecological standards that we observe in accordance with the requirements of the LkSG. It clarifies our expectations of our employees and business partners with regard to responsible behaviour.
We have established a comprehensive risk management system to effectively implement the requirements of the LkSG. This system combines preventative measures, such as reviewing suppliers and contractual conditions, with reactive processes in order to be able to respond quickly and effectively to identified risks.
Our suppliers are bound by contractual clauses and our Supplier Code of Conduct to comply with human rights and environmental standards. In order to ensure that potential risks with regard to social and environmental standards can be identified and dealt with at an early stage, new suppliers are subjected to a risk-based assessment before a contract is signed.
Our employees and business partners receive regular training on topics such as human rights, environmental protection and reporting procedures in order to keep them up to date with the latest information.
Our established whistleblower system makes it possible to anonymously and securely report suspected violations of compliance relevance such as corruption, antitrust violations, fraud, theft, embezzlement and possible violations of the Supply Chain Due Diligence Act (LkSG) such as human rights violations, sexual harassment, discrimination and environmental violations. All procedures for dealing with reports are set out in clearly structured rules of procedure.
These measures form part of the implementation of our due diligence obligations under the LkSG and are intended to identify and assess human rights and environmental risks, take appropriate preventive measures and address identified violations.
Please contact us if you have any questions: lksg[at]rhenus.com
