After months of negotiations, the federal government has agreed on a supply chain law. From XertifiX’s point of view, this is basically a step in the right direction. However, the initial limit of 3000 employees, for whom the law will apply from 2023, is a disappointing limitation. The initiative supply chain law, of which XertifiX is a member, evaluates the law accordingly.
In our view, a more effective law would have been possible and desirable. But apparently the lobbying work of the business associations prevented an effective protection of human rights and the environment. The lack of civil liability means that victims of serious human rights violations are denied improved legal protection before German courts.
