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The federal cabinet gave the green light on Wednesday for the long controversial supply chain law on compliance with human rights and environmental requirements. According to information from the federal government, the ministers’ round decided on Wednesday a draft on which Labor Minister Hubertus Heil (SPD), Development Minister Gerd Müller (CSU) and Economics Minister Peter Altmaier (CDU) had agreed.
“I am pleased: we have reached a good compromise today to protect human rights in our supply chains. The law is judicious and will have an effect,” said Müller in an initial response. “Because everyone has the right to a life in dignity – not only in Germany but worldwide! No child should have to toil on the cocoa or cotton plantations for our prosperity. That is why the law covers the entire supply chain – from raw materials to finished products Product.”
With this law, the federal government wants to force larger German companies worldwide to comply with human rights and environmental requirements in their supply chains from 2023 onwards. The companies should therefore have their entire supply chain in view, but be responsible for them on a tiered basis. If a company becomes aware of a deficiency in the supply chain, it should be obliged to take remedial action. An authority monitors this. (Dpa)
Photo: Supply Chain Act Hubertus Heil and Gerd Müller Michael Kappeler by dpa Picture Alliance
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