Frequent violations of human, labor, and environmental rights continue to impact supply chains globally, with notable prevalence in the Global South, but also in the Global North. The German Supply Chain Due Diligence Act (SCDDA, in German: Lieferkettensorgfaltspflichtengesetz [LkSG]), enacted in 2023, represents significant progress in upholding rights within the context of socio-ecological transformation across value chains. However, the law faces challenges, particularly in terms of its prospective enforcement and the absence of a cohesive link between social and ecological rights. This article provides a commentary and argues that addressing these issues should be a priority.
Author: Lillie Hafner
Lillie Hafner hat ihren Bachelor in Politikwissenschaft an der Universität Münster und University of Twente absolviert und war als Praktikantin am PRIF bei Hendrik Simon und Patrick Flamm tätig. Sie beschäftigt sich mit Konflikten in der sozial-ökologischen Transformation und der Schnittstelle von Migration, Grenzen und Digitalisierung. // Lillie Hafner completed her Bachelor's degree in Political Science at the University of Münster and the University of Twente and worked as an intern at PRIF with Hendrik Simon and Patrick Flamm. She focuses on conflicts in the socio-ecological transformation as well as the intersection of migration, borders, and digitalization.
