Das Potenzial eines Lieferkettengesetzes einen Beitrag zur Optimierung bestehender sozial-ökologischer Konditionen zu leisten

Siakala Sara () and Müller Martin ()
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Siakala Sara: Universität UlmInstitut für Nachhaltige UnternehmensführungHelmholtzstr. 18, 89081UlmDeutschland
Müller Martin: Universität UlmInstitut für Nachhaltige UnternehmensführungHelmholtzstr. 18, 89081UlmDeutschland

Zeitschrift für Wirtschaftspolitik, 2020, vol. 69, issue 1, 34-43

Abstract: This paper analyses the question whether, and if so, under what conditions, a supply chain law could have a positive impact on the existing social and ecological conditions. Since supply chains represent one of the most important levers for business to create positive impact in the world, a supply chain law generally has great potential to make a positive contribution. Compared to voluntary commitments it can be assumed that a law would increase the willingness of companies to implement sustainable supply chain measures. Furthermore, it can be assumed that a regulation or at least a directive at the EU level would mitigate the risk of a competitive disadvantage of companies that are investing in sustainable supply chain measures compared to those companies that are not taking comparable steps. The real potential of a supply chain law, however, depends on the specific regulation, influenced essentially by the concrete provisions, the responsibility scope, the implementation flexibility and the penalty mechanisms.

Date: 2020
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