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Supply chain due diligence law: what decision-makers should watch

Briefing: Germany's supply chain due diligence act has applied since 2023.

By the editors30 October 20227 min read

Germany's supply chain due diligence act has applied since 2023.

For executives, the main question regarding “Supply chain due diligence law” is their own exposure: which costs, revenues and financing conditions depend on it, directly or indirectly?

A proven approach is to run scenarios and monitor leading indicators regularly. That puts decisions on a solid footing without reacting to every headline.

The debate around “Supply chain due diligence law” is not new, but it has grown more urgent since 2022. The energy price shock, the turn in interest rates and geopolitical tensions have called many old certainties into question.

Economists and industry bodies assess the situation in different ways. Most agree, however, that reliable conditions for investment decisions are crucial.