The Supply Chain Diligence Act of Germany (LkSG) was approved by the German Parliament in 2021 and officially took effect on January 1, 2023. This law obliges German companies within its scope of application to assess and control risks to people and the environment in their business. The Supply Chain Diligence Act is also being discussed and approved by Europe, and the application area is expected to be wider than German law.

According to the law, the responsibility of due diligence in the supply chain does not stop at compliance and implementation within German enterprises but must extend to relationships and links with suppliers and relevant partners, namely Vietnamese suppliers and partners. If Vietnamese enterprises participate in the German supply chain, it is very important to raise awareness of the requirements of German brands. This is a challenge, but also an opportunity for Vietnamese suppliers to increase their competitive strengths and improve capacity.

Some risks to people and the environment within the business and in the supply chain can be listed as child labor, forced labor; measures to ensure minimum labor safety in enterprises; the most common violations in Vietnamese enterprises, etc. By reviewing and identifying common violations, Vietnamese businesses will have the opportunity to deepen their understanding of these aspects.

The Delegation of German Industry and Commerce in Vietnam (AHK Vietnam) invites businesses to participate in the seminar "Raising Awareness on Supply Chain Due Diligence and Risk Identification (LkSG)". Through this seminar, businesses will gain an overview of the German Supply Chain Diligence Act (LkSG) and become familiar with the appraisal cycle according to the responsible business guidelines of the United Nations.

Participants: Businesses interested in the topic of supply chain due diligence and suppliers of German companies in Vietnam.

Quantity: Up to 20 people (priority is given to businesses that register early due to limited numbers)

Content:

• Overview of the German Supply Chains Due Diligence Act (LkSG)
• Importance of German and European Laws for Vietnamese Enterprises
• Identifying common risks and violations
• How to assess overall risk in the supply chain
• Case Study: Studying real-life situations

Language: Vietnamese

Organizer: AHK Vietnam

Time: July 20, 2023

Venue: AHK Vietnam Office, Lotte Center, 54 Lieu Giai St., Ba Dinh district, Hanoi

Speaker:         

• Ms. Lanh, Huyen Nhu – Project Manager – Sustainable and climate resilient supply chains in Vietnam.
• Mr. Tran, Xuan Quang (Lukas) – Expert in compliance assessment   

Participation Fee: 2.100.000 VND per person (excluding VAT)

After completion, businesses will receive a certificate of participation in the training course.

(*) Please fill in the information below and send the registration form to us by the deadline of July 7, 2023.
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