Sustainable value chain: responsibility in global supply networks

Solid supply chain management can ensure the necessary planning, control and optimisation of your procurement processes. Efficient material and information flow, potential cost reductions and delivery capability, among other things, are crucial here. To achieve this, our experts support you in optimising your supply chains strategically and operationally. We incorporate sustainability measures at a strategic level, e.g. by anchoring data and risk analyses in existing processes, conducting comprehensive analyses of existing business partners and product groups, and optimising (sustainable) raw material procurement or risk management. Building on this, our experts develop customised solutions for sustainable procurement strategies as the cornerstone of resilient and future-proof supply chains. 

Regulations such as CSRD, CSDDD, CBAM, CRMA and ESPR impose certain obligations on companies with regard to human rights and environmental responsibility. We help you meet these obligations transparently, effectively and in compliance with the law, along complex supply chains. For this we rely on AI-supported risk analyses that enable you to identify geopolitical risks in your global value chains at an early stage. In addition, we advise you on setting up governance structures, support you with audit-proof documentation and reporting, and assist you in implementing the ESRS G1 (corporate governance) and ESRS S2 (labour in the value chain) standards.

Regulatory requirements as well as growing demands from business partners, investors and customers make ESG ratings and supplier assessments indispensable for many companies today. ESG ratings (e.g. EcoVadis, SAQ) provide an external evaluation of your company’s sustainability conduct. We prepare you specifically for the rating processes, assist with data collection and help with strategic positioning. Supplier assessments focus on the ESG performance of your supply chain and are central to risk management and compliance. We systematically embed ESG criteria in your supplier selection and development processes to ensure transparency and sustainability throughout the supply chain.

An optimal circular economy is a key lever for sustainable supply chains: it enables you, among other things, to use resources more efficiently, reduce costs and meet regulatory requirements and stakeholder expectations. We conduct workshops to develop concrete circular measures with you, e.g. for product development, procurement, production and end-of-life management. We also compare your approaches with the use of AI assisted benchmark analyses, support you in pilot projects and measure their success using clear indicators. In addition, our teams take care of the strategic alignment of your supply chain processes, particularly in the area of critical raw materials, and support you in meeting the disclosure requirements in accordance with the ESRS E5 standard (resource use and the circular economy).

Implementing due diligence requirements in a structured and effective manner across complex supply chains is challenging for many companies. Targeted capacity building – i.e. the systematic acquisition of ESG knowledge and skills – and active supplier engagement – the involvement of relevant stakeholders – are essential here. Our experts support you in establishing your internal governance measures and offer practical training to help you fulfil your due diligence obligations. We collect information and data from your supply chain, develop supplier questionnaires and training courses, design formats to involve key stakeholders along your value chain, and implement these in cooperation with you.