Attendance to this conference is free of charge. Registration required.

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All sessions will be under the Chatham House Rule

The legislative and regulatory landscape for Human Rights and Environmental Due Diligence (HREDD) is rapidly evolving, with national due diligence legislation gradually taking effect in key jurisdictions, expected to soon be complemented by an EU-wide legal framework. In parallel, governments continue to evolve their approaches to responsible business conduct in supply chains, complementing legislation with accompanying measures, policy dialogue, and other initiatives. Meanwhile, global supply chains are affected by geopolitical developments, impacts of natural disasters and strained logistical routes. In particular, the supply of minerals and metals are a mounting concern for the industry.

 

At a critical point in time on the EU’s road towards mandatory due diligence and with the German Act on Corporate Due Diligence Obligations in Supply Chains fully in effect, this event will bring together governments, industry and civil society stakeholders to discuss how to effectively implement the new requirements, and how to ensure that, beyond legal compliance, the ultimate goals of securing sustainable and resilient supply chains are met.

The objectives of this conference are to:

  • Take stock of the state of play of implementation of existing due diligence legislation and identify lessons learned from policy and industry perspectives.
  • Identify opportunities in the implementation of emerging due diligence requirements and the interconnection with the wider goals of securing resilient and secure supply chains.
  • Put into focus the security of supply chains for minerals and metals and discuss the opportunities driven by multi-stakeholder approaches and responsible supplier engagement.

 

This conference is organized by the Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) in cooperation with the Initiative for Global Solidarity (IGS), which is implemented by Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH on behalf of the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development. The IGS promotes human rights and environmental due diligence in global supply chains by enabling buyers and manufacturers to live up to their joint responsibilities.