In June 2021, the "Supply Chain Due Diligence Act" was passed in Germany, and an EU law is now being prepared. The new legislation aims to protect human rights throughout the supply chain, even if the suppliers are abroad. The duty of care, therefore, knows no national borders. The new legislation will directly influence suppliers to German companies. It will not only affect the food or automotive industry but all sectors. What can companies expect, and how should they prepare?

As part of the webinar, we will try to answer the following questions:

• What is the Supply Chain Due Diligence Act, and what are the goals?

• What are the requirements for companies?

• How can companies design risk management plans?

Greeting:

·       Katja Stadler, Managing director at Deslo – AHK, poslovne storitve d.o.o.

·       Petra Ambrožič, State Secretary, Internationalisation Promotion Department, SPIRIT Slovenia

Keynote speaker: Prof. Dr. Frank Ebinger, Nuremberg Campus of Technology (NCT)

Prof. Dr. Frank Ebinger holds the research professorship for Sustainability-Oriented Innovation and Transformation Management at the Nuremberg Campus of Technology (NCT) of the TH Nürnberg. He is also a member of the board of the Environmental Advisory Committee (UGA) and a member of the working group of the National Contact Point for the OECD Guidelines (NKS) in the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy.

Discussion with Dr. Jonas Hermann,Head of Legal and Compliance South-Central Europe and Poland, BASF



Moderation: Tina Drolc, Head of Corporate Communication & Events, German-Slovene Chamber of Commerce and Industry