Responsibility in Supply Chains

The new German Act on Due Diligence in Supply Chains (LkSG) came into force on January 1, 2023.

Its purpose is to improve the protection of human rights in global supply chains. This is the first time that binding, uniform guidelines on upholding due diligence obligations regarding human rights have been enshrined in law for companies.

The Act initially applies to companies with at least 3,000 employees and a head office, administrative center, registered office or branch office in Germany – which includes Fraport Ground Services GmbH.

Exercising Due Diligence Obligations

The new Supply Chain Act encourages Fraport Ground Services GmbH to follow the road toward sustainable and responsible management that it embarked on many years ago. We consider human rights and the environment whenever making business decisions.

The core elements of the resultant due diligence obligations include setting up a risk management system in order to identify, prevent or minimize the risks of human rights violations and harm to the environment. In addition, the Act compels companies to take preventive and corrective measures, set up a publicized complaints procedure, and conduct regular reporting. The due diligence obligations relate to the company’s own business operations, the actions of a contracting party and, on an ad hoc basis, the actions of further indirect suppliers. Fraport Ground Services GmbH meets all its obligations in full. Respecting due diligence obligations regarding human rights is a top priority for us as a values-oriented company.