© FEMNET Zalando focuses on growth instead of social values This year's Annual General Meeting of Zalando in mid-May provided an opportunity for a critical examination of the company by FEMNET and the umbrella organization of critical shareholders. The focus of the discussion was on the sustainability and social justice of the online mail order company. Details Published: 24 May 2024 Read more …
Navigating the German Supply Chain Act - Sustainability and Due Diligence in the Consumer Goods Industry Progressive online course module for sustainability professionals This FEMNET course is more than just a training: It is a stimulating journey into the world of accountability and sustainability in the consumer goods industry. Throughout the course, the focus is on interaction between participants, group discussions and the exchange of practical experiences. Participants exchange knowledge and work together on case studies to gradually develop their knowledge and skills in the field of sustainability and due diligence in compliance with the German Supply Chain Act. Program flyer (PDF) Details Published: 31 January 2024 Read more …
left: Zehra Khan (photo: Patricia Carney) ⁇ right: Nasir Mansoor (photo: Sina Marx) One year supply chain law: Presentation trip on working conditions in Pakistan The German Supply Chain Due Diligence Act (LkSG), which entered into force on 1 January 2023, requires companies to ensure compliance with labour rights in their value chains. One year after the entry into force of the law, members of the Pakistani trade unions NTUF and HBWWF will come to Germany to discuss which human rights are still not being implemented in the value chains of German companies. Details Published: 10 January 2024 Read more …
© Initiative Supply Chain Act Agreement on the EU Supply Chain Act – what do we need? Assessment of the Supply Chain Act initiative on the agreement on the EU Supply Chain Act of 15. December 2023 It is a milestone in protecting people and the environment in global supply chains: In a 16-hour marathon meeting yesterday, the EU Commission, Council and Parliament agreed on the EU Supply Chain Act. But what exactly will change with it? We took a closer look at the compromise. Details Published: 15 December 2023 Read more …
© FEMNET After Habeck's advance: What impact does the suspension of reporting obligations have on companies? At the beginning of the week, Robert Habeck, Federal Minister of Economics, announced that he would suspend the reporting obligation for companies. In doing so, he wants to relieve the burden on companies, which are then only to report on compliance with their due diligence obligations in accordance with European directives. Many business-oriented media and trade associations welcome this step, which Habeck says should be implemented as soon as possible. However, it is ignored that this exposes an essential pillar of the German Supply Chain Act for the observance of human rights and the protection of the environment. Details Published: 26 September 2023 Read more …
© Initiative Supply Chain Act Hot phase in the weather and for the EU Supply Chain Act During these weeks, the details of the EU Supply Chain Act will be negotiated. At the same time, the catastrophic impact of the global climate crisis on people and the environment is unmistakable: This is mainly due to the textile industry, which is one of the largest greenhouse gas producers. The use of chemicals puts people and natural resources at risk. There is no question: Climate action cannot wait – and the EU Supply Chain Act can contribute to this. Details Published: 19 September 2023 Read more …
© Justice is Everybody’s Business The next step for a strong EU supply chain law – join us now! Together with the Supply Chain Act initiative, numerous organisations and civil society, we have been working for a long time to protect human rights, the climate and the environment in supply chains. On 1 June, MEPs in the European Parliament will be able to vote on their position on the EU Supply Chain Act. Together we want to make it clear to them once again: It is important to vote for the European Supply Chain Act now! Details Published: 26 May 2023 Read more …
© FEMNET “Zalando has a lot of catching up to do with social sustainability” On the occasion of the virtual general meeting of the online retailer Zalando on 24 May 2023, Dr. Gisela Burckhardt, Zalando stockholder and CEO of FEMNET e.V., asked critical questions. However, concrete answers to this were largely absent. Details Published: 24 May 2023 Read more …
© Lavinia Muth A changing industry? The commemoration of Rana Plaza casts light and shadow on the global fashion industry Fashion Revolution Week or #RememberingRanaPlaza, as those affected in Bangladesh call it remembering the collapse of the factory building on April 24, 2013, also shows ten years after the accident that, despite many advances, there can (yet) be no talk of a revolution in the textile industry. There are different reasons for this. Details Published: 28 April 2023 Read more …
Open letter to the European Commission: An EU supply chain law must be gender-responsive In the run-up to International Women's Day, more than 140 organisations, including FEMNET, are addressing the EU Commission, members of parliament and the EU Council in an open letter. They call for gender equality to be taken into account in the Directives on Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence (CSDDD) published by the EU Commission. In view of the upcoming trilogue negotiations between the EU Commission, Parliament and Council on an EU supply chain law, it is crucial to make the directives effective and gender-responsive. Details Published: 06 March 2023 Read more …
