Forced Labor/Human Rights

This free on-line course highlights fundamental principles of responsible working conditions and expectations of FCA, Ford, General Motors, Honda, Toyota and Daimler and is based on the Automotive Industry Guiding Principles to Enhance Sustainability Performance in the Supply Chain.

To ensure ethical practices and legal compliance in your business operations, it is crucial to incorporate specific conditions and requirements into your contracts. These should mandate adherence to human rights standards and enforce rigorous due diligence throughout your supply chain to prevent forced labor from tainting your supply chain Additionally, it is essential to identify and comply with all relevant laws and regulations that govern the import or export of your goods. This includes unde...

This course offers a comprehensive guide on establishing a robust supply chain due diligence process for your company. It provides recommendations on the essential steps and best practices to follow, ensuring that your supply chain operations are both efficient and compliant with industry standards. 

The German Supply Chain Due Diligence Act goes into effect in 2023. The Act applies to a broad range of human rights risks and environmental risks that can lead to human rights violations. The Act imposes a duty of care for managing and addressing human rights and environmental risks that extends to the entire supply chain. Michael Littenberg and Samantha Elliott from Ropes & Gray LLP will provide an overview of the legal requirements of the Act.

Approx. Run time: 56:58 minutes

Jens Winkler, Associate Director, Supply Chain Consulting at ELEVATE will look at the managerial implications resulting from the law. By focusing on the nine due diligence obligations, he will outline a management framework and provide you with first pragmatic approaches and actions.

Approx. Run time: 54:23 minutes

The business community is seeing a shift toward legal requirements around human rights and environmental sustainability. As part of that, various European supply chain due diligence regulations have begun to emerge. In Germany, the Lieferkettensorgfaltspflichtengesetz will have a significant impact on companies in the EU and globally. Join Assent's experts, Magnus Piotrowski and Sarah Carpenter, to learn the purpose of this law and information to assist in building a strong data management syste...

This comprehensive course package offers four distinct modules designed to equip you with essential skills and knowledge. The first module, "Making the Case for Due Diligence," emphasizes the critical importance of due diligence in business operations and how to effectively advocate for its implementation. The second module, "Aligning Contracts to Meet Forced Labor & Human Rights Laws," provides an understanding of the legal requirements and best practices for ensuring your contracts comply with...

This course delves into the critical importance of recognizing and mitigating risks within your supply chain. It emphasizes the urgent need for compliance with key legislation to prevent potential financial losses and damage to your company's reputation. Additionally, the course highlights the value of consulting with internal experts to build a strong case for due diligence, ensuring that your business operations remain robust and legally sound.