Area
Germany
Commodity Group
Oilseeds, oils and meals
Commodity
Agricultural/non-agricultural products
Date
01/03/2021
Policy Category
Production
Policy Instrument
Production sustainability/ environmental policies
Description
Examined a draft due diligence law requiring large businesses to enforce the protection of human rights and environmental standards along their supply chains. Under the proposed bill, companies would need to assess risks, set up grievance procedures, and provide remedies when standards are violated.
Notes
GERMANY production sustainability: In March, the Government backed a draft due-diligence law requiring large businesses to enforce the protection of human rights and environmental standards along their supply chains a requirement expected to place a significant burden on German businesses. Under the proposed bill, companies would need to assess risks, set up grievance procedures and provide remedies when standards are violated.
