Open Datacheck HVAC Supplier Transparency

1. First of all, corresponding supply chain declarations (so-called supplier declarations) are obtained.
2. Risk analyses are carried out on the basis of the article master data.
3. Information on the declared risk countries is taken into account in order to subsequently send out questionnaires on compliance with due diligence obligations.
4. Once these have been returned, they are checked and then published in the Supplier Transparency module.

This data and content can also be used for the annual report to BAFA - the Federal Office of Economics and Export Control - on compliance with the supply chain due diligence obligation.

The Act on Corporate Due Diligence Obligations in Supply Chains is a legislation aimed at obliging companies to comply with social and environmental standards along their supply chains. At the centre of this is the responsibility of companies for the conditions under which their products are manufactured, particularly abroad. The Supply Chain Act focuses primarily on the protection of human rights and the environment in global supply chains and, of course, within the company itself.

Companies must therefore take appropriate measures to identify, prevent or minimise risks in their supply chains. This can include audits, training, risk analyses and cooperation with suppliers.

Furthermore, companies are required to report transparently on their efforts to comply with the supply chain due diligence obligation. This takes the form of an annual report to BAFA, the Federal Office of Economics and Export Control. Companies that violate the requirements of the law can be fined. The exact penalties can vary depending on the severity of the offence.