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Trustnet.Trade: On-site checks by local experts
🌏 Local expertise for global prevention! 🌏 At Trustnet.Trade, the innovative solution for the Supply Chain Due Diligence Act (LkSG), we rely on local
Trustnet.Trade: Prevention measures and remedial measures
🚀 Prevention vs. remedial action: the key to effective risk management 🚀 In risk management, preventive and remedial measures are two sides of the
Trustnet.Trade: Complaint Management (Whistleblowing)
Complaint management is an important component of the LkSG. It is intended to give affected people the opportunity to point out grievances in the
Trustnet.Trade: Questionnaire Tool
Sending self-disclosure questionnaires to all my suppliers – is that really necessary? In its handout on cooperation in the supply chain, BAFA clearly says
Trustnet.Trade: Risk Management
🛡️ Effective risk management made easy! 🛡️ Various risks have been identified, and now what? The LkSG requires a change of perspective in risk
Trustnet.Trade: Specific and generic risks
📊 Risk analysis with focus: generic vs. specific 📊 Not all risks should be assessed in the same way. A deeper understanding of your
Trustnet.Trade: Risk Analysis
📊 Keep a firm grip on your supplier risks! 📊 A risk analysis of your own business area and that of your direct and
Trustnet.Trade: Mapping supply chain relationships
🔗 More transparency in your supply chain 🔗 My direct supplier is a retailer. Partly I know their suppliers, partly I don’t. Do I
Trustnet.Trade: Checklists and guides for the first steps
🚀 Meet the requirements of the German Supply Chain Due Diligence Act (LkSG) with ease! 🚀 “So how do we go about it now?
Resilient supply chains: Data-based risk analyses as the key to success
Events such as a ship stuck in the Suez Canal, the pandemic, the Ukraine war, inflation, and climate disasters, as well as burning factories
Embracing the Circular Economy for Environmental Transformation
Ever heard of the term linear economy? Well, the world has been operating on a linear economy since time immemorial. This economic model is
Understanding Net Zero: A Global Imperative for Climate Action
You may have read or heard the term ‘net zero’ in energy and climate change discussions. This term is used in several circles, such
🌞 Sustainability meets innovation: our new addition to the Trustnet.Trade family: Meyer Burger Technology AG! 🌞
The infinite energy of the sun is at the heart of Meyer Burger’s sustainable vision. The company’s high-performance solar modules and solar cells harness this
Factors Enabling Greater GHG Emissions Reduction in Developed Countries Compared to Developing Countries
In Sharm El-Sheik, Egypt, in November 2022, the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change held its 27th Conference of the Parties, bringing together delegates
The Benefits of ESG from an Investor’s Perspective
Between global warming, political instability, human rights concerns, and high-profile corruption cases, there are many reasons for companies to start paying more attention to environmental,
The Power of ESG Risk Management: Building a Sustainable Future
ESG stands for environmental, social, and governance. ESG risk management measures the sustainability and ethical impact of an investment in a business or company. Risk
The German Supply Chain Due Diligence Act (LkSG): Briefly summarised
The EU is currently working on the EU-CSDDD (the draft of the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive), in which the number of companies will be
How do you develop and implement ESG strategies in your corporation?
There are two essential truths driving corporations to become more sustainable. The first is as follows: According to the UN’s Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change
Navigating KYB, Compliance, and Supply Chain Responsibility
What is the European Anti Money Laundering Directive, AMLD, and why should a company combine into their KYB check the aspects of AMLD compliance and
News Release Partnership Cargodian / Inworks
Cargodian and Inworks enter into partnership Cargodian GmbH from Rohrdorf and Inworks GmbH from Ulm will work together in the future in the health sector
ESG vs CSR: Understanding the Differences and Importance for Investors and Companies
Conscious investing and the impact of corporations on society have been hot topics of late among news outlets. Typically, regarding investment trends and opportunities, how
The Importance of ESG: A Path to Sustainable Business Practices
ESG stands for the three sustainability criteria—environment, social, and governance—and refers to the sustainability criteria that companies should take into account in their business activities.
Understanding ESG Investing: Environmental, Social, and Governance Factors
Consumers and companies have noticed the rising popularity of ESG investing in recent years. This is a fast-growing space that has the investing world excited
Understanding ESG: A Framework for Sustainable and Ethical Business Practises
Over the past several decades, consumers have started considering social responsibility and environmental sustainability when choosing the products they buy. In the wake of the
Risk management in companies: The basis of business continuity
Risk management is an important sub-area of a company’s management that deals with the identification, assessment, and handling of risks. Risks are events or circumstances
Trustnet.Trade® – The Widget explained
The Trustnet.Trade® widget is a real-time compliance status indicator that can be embedded on a customer’s website. The widget displays information related to four key
Germany’s new measures to keep both ends of supply chains safe
The German “Lieferkettensorgfaltspflichtengesetz” (Supply Chain Due Diligence Act) is a law that took effect on January 1st, 2023. The law requires companies in Germany with
437 Questions: BAFA Questionnaire – A “bureaucratic monster“?
The information sheet “Questionnaire for reporting according to § 10 (2) LkSG of the BAFA” was recently introduced to help companies that fall under the
Germany’s New Measures to Keep Both Ends of Supply Chains Safe
The German “Lieferkettensorgfaltspflichtengesetz” (Supply Chain Due Diligence Act) is a law that took effect on January 1st, 2023. The law requires companies in Germany with
ESG Standards vs. the German Supply Chain Due Diligence Act: A Comparison of Approaches to Ensuring Sustainable Business Practices
ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) refers to standards that companies and organizations are expected to adhere to, to ensure sustainable and responsible business practices. ESG