German Supply Chain Due Diligence Act (LkSG)
The German Act on Corporate Due Diligence Obligations in Supply Chains (Lieferkettensorgfaltspflichtengesetz — LkSG), effective January 1, 2023, requires companies to identify, prevent, and mitigate human rights and environmental risks in their supply chains. Initially applicable to companies with 3,000+ employees (2023), extended to 1,000+ employees (2024). The Federal Office for Economic Affairs and Export Control (BAFA) is the enforcement authority. Civil liability provisions and administrative fines up to 2% of global turnover.
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Framework Domains (4)
Complaints and Reporting (Sections 9-10)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| LkSG-10.1 | Annual Reporting |
| LkSG-10.2 | Public Disclosure |
| LkSG-9.1 | Complaints Procedure |
| LkSG-9.2 | Whistleblower Protection |
Policy and Prevention (Sections 6-7)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| LkSG-6.1 | Policy Statement |
| LkSG-6.2 | Preventive Measures for Own Business |
| LkSG-6.3 | Preventive Measures for Direct Suppliers |
| LkSG-7.1 | Indirect Supplier Due Diligence |
Remedial Action (Section 8)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| LkSG-8.1 | Remedial Action in Own Business |
| LkSG-8.2 | Remedial Action for Suppliers |
Risk Management System (Section 4)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| LkSG-4.1 | Risk Management System Establishment |
| LkSG-4.2 | In-House Responsibility |
| LkSG-4.3 | Risk Analysis (Section 5) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is German Supply Chain Due Diligence Act (LkSG)?
German Supply Chain Due Diligence Act (LkSG) is a compliance framework from Germany with 4 domains and 13 controls. The German Act on Corporate Due Diligence Obligations in Supply Chains (Lieferkettensorgfaltspflichtengesetz — LkSG), effective January 1, 2023, requires companies to identify, prevent, and mitigate human rights and environmental risks in their supply chains. Initially applicable to companies with 3,000+ employees (2023), extended to 1,000+ employees (2024). The Federal Office for Economic Affairs and Export Control (BAFA) is the enforcement authority. Civil liability provisions and administrative fines up to 2% of global turnover. It is used by organisations to establish and maintain compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
How many controls does German Supply Chain Due Diligence Act (LkSG) have?
German Supply Chain Due Diligence Act (LkSG) has 13 controls organised across 4 domains. The largest domains are Complaints and Reporting (Sections 9-10) (4 controls), Policy and Prevention (Sections 6-7) (4 controls), Risk Management System (Section 4) (3 controls). Each control defines specific requirements that organisations must implement to achieve compliance.
What frameworks does German Supply Chain Due Diligence Act (LkSG) map to?
German Supply Chain Due Diligence Act (LkSG) maps to 474 other compliance frameworks. The top mapping partners are Modern Slavery Act 2018 (Australia) (69% coverage), SASB Standards (ISSB Integrated) (69% coverage), SASB Standards (69% coverage). Use our comparison tool to explore control-level mappings between frameworks.
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