In Germany, companies will be required to identify and account for human rights violations in global supply chains. While largely perceived to be a step in the right direction, some argue the new law falls short.
One of the key challenges in achieving ‘equitable working conditions’ throughout the international wholesaler’s procurement channels lies in the complexity of METRO’s supply chain, explains Public Policy Manager Illa Brockmeyer.
The European Commission is being called on to incorporate a civil liability regime into its upcoming due diligence proposal. ‘The right to remedy is a human right’, says ECCJ Director Claudia Saller.