German supply chain law effective – but under threat

BERLIN - Germany's Supply Chain Due Diligence Act (LkSG) is delivering tangible human rights improvements across global supply chains but recently proposed amendments could significantly undermine its effectiveness, according to a new report.

Published by the Germanwatch nonprofit and the Misereor development aid agency, the report draws on interviews with more than 20 experts to demonstrate how the legislation – which came into force in 2023 – is being used to tackle labour rights violations worldwide.