Pressemeldungen - Unternehmensverantwortung & Lieferkettengesetz © Initiative Supply Chain Act 26 February 2025 Broad resistance to dilution of the EU Supply Chain Directive Press release of the Supply Chain Act initiative, of which FEMNET is a member. In an appeal published today, more than 70 politicians, companies, economists and civil society organisations call for the protection of the EU Supply Chain Directive. Despite the resistance of many Large companies and investors Today, the European Commission presented a proposal for omnibus legislation that includes a massive dilution of the EU Supply Chain Directive. Previously, Ursula von der Leyen had always stressed that it was only planned to "simplify" the reporting obligations for companies, in the "substance" nothing should change. Today, nothing can be seen of these affirmations. Bend in front of the right wing Instead, the reputation of the far-right factions in the European Parliament has prevailed in the Commission, which Call for the complete abolition of the Green Deal and the large lobby groups that have been fighting against the Supply Chain Directive for years with adventurous arguments. This massive dilution of the directive in the European Parliament will only be feasible with the help of far-right political groups, i.e. by demolishing the fire wall. More than 70 celebrities from politics, academia, church, business and civil society are now defending themselves in Germany against this clear cut of the Green Deal at the expense of human rights and the environment. Appeal for a stable and value-based economic policy. ‘Especially today, we in Germany and Europe must stand firmly for our values and a long-term stable and sustainable economic policy environment. The EU must be a reliable trading partner for people around the world” says Dr. Bärbel KoflerParliamentary State Secretary to the Federal Minister for Economic Cooperation and Development. The EU Supply Chain Directive (CSDDD) ensures fair competition and uniform rules by obliging large companies to respect human rights and environmental standards and penalising violations. ‘We strongly oppose the dilution of this important progress towards a globally responsible and social market economy.“, emphasises the Freiburger Archbishop Stephan Burger ‘A chaotic deregulation à la Trump is detrimental to the economy. What we need are clear and reliable framework conditions and investments in the future”, holds economist Isabella Weber firm. ‘To ensure that the responsibility for companies does not end on the premises or with direct suppliers, binding and uniform rules are necessary. This is where the EU supply chain system comes in, and the economy has invested accordingly. The proposed reverse would be fatal for human rights and environmental protection.“, says Dr. Katharina Reuter, Managing Director of the Federal Association of Sustainable Economy. German companies support due diligence The majority of German companies act responsibly. Legal anchoring of due diligence obligationsAnd come with them. Requirements of the German Supply Chain Act Already doing well. A weakening of the EU Supply Chain Directive would be a slap in the face for all these companies and a fatal signal to all workers who are supposed to protect this law. The appeal published today shows broad support for the EU Supply Chain Directive – in church, politics, business and civil society. Together, we appeal to the EU not to squander the achievements of a stable and value-based economic policy and call on the German government to work for the preservation of the EU Supply Chain Act. The appeal and all first signatories can be found here: www.appell-lieferkettenrichtlinie.de For more information: An overview and analysis of omnibus legislation (PDF) Overview of numerous companies that are committed to the Supply Chain Directive. Press contacts: Supply Chain Act initiative: Sofie Kreusch, phone: +49 (0)30 577132890, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Dr. Katharina Reuter: Joscha Frost, phone: +49 (0) 30 325 99 683, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Archbishop Stephan Burger: Dr. Marc Mudrak, tel.: +49 (0)7612188, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
