Pre-employment screening as a compliance tool with the German Supply Chain Due Diligence Act

One of the implications of globalization is the growing threat of human rights violations and environmental degradation caused by commercial activities. The good news is that more and more organizations are recognizing the necessity of committing to the principles of a sustainable business model by adhering to more responsible standards of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) practices.

This is shown by initiatives that foster the protection of human rights and the environment, such as the United Nations Business and Human Rights Guide and the Corporate Due Diligence and Corporate Accountability Directive of the European Union.

In response to these efforts, a number of nations have developed their own national legal frameworks. One of them is Germany, which released the Supply Chain Due Diligence Act (SCDDA), effective from January 2023.

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