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Written by Michael Kolb | 13.09.2024

Find out why Lebenshilfe Offenburg-Oberkirch chose the LkSG solution and the advantages of this decision.

The challenges of dealing with the Supply Chain Act

The introduction of the Supply Chain Act presents companies with various challenges. It requires close monitoring and documentation of the entire supply chain to ensure that no human rights violations or environmental damage occur. In addition, companies must carefully check their suppliers to ensure that they meet the requirements of the law.

For Lebenshilfe Offenburg-Oberkirch e.V., Albert-Schweitzer Werkstätten (ASW + W gGmbH) and Inklusionsbetrieb iD gGmbH, a group of companies that support people with disabilities, this poses an additional challenge. As they work with various suppliers and service providers to fulfill their tasks, compliance with the Supply Chain Act can be a complex task.

To effectively address these challenges, Lebenshilfe Offenburg chose Scopewire Data's LkSG solution. This solution enables comprehensive reporting that meets the requirements of the Supply Chain Act while reducing the administrative burden.

Why Lebenshilfe Offenburg opted for the LkSG solution

Lebenshilfe Offenburg e.V. opted for Scopewire Data's LkSG solution because it offers a simple and efficient way to meet the requirements of the German Supply Chain Act. This solution uses an automated, abstract risk analysis that evaluates suppliers based on the BAFA indices. This saves valuable working time and provides an intuitive way to keep an eye on critical suppliers.

This process is seamlessly integrated into the ISO 9001 processes, facilitating the monitoring and documentation of the entire supply chain and ensuring that no human rights violations or environmental damage occur. In addition, the solution enables effective screening and selection of suppliers to ensure they meet legal requirements and minimize the risk of compliance violations.

The decision to use Scopewire Data's LkSG solution was also based on its user-friendly interface and extensive support. Lebenshilfe Offenburg was able to rely on Scopewire's expertise and ensure that it could use the solution effectively.

The advantages of the LkSG solution for Lebenshilfe Offenburg

Lebenshilfe Offenburg-Oberkirch e. V., with its Albert-Schweitzer-Werkstätten and residential facilities (ASW+W GmbH) and the inclusion company iD GmbH, is committed to the professional and social rehabilitation of people with disabilities. Our mission statement is based on Lebenshilfe's basic program and aims to enable people with disabilities to lead as independent and self-determined a life as possible in an inclusive society. We also link this mission statement with the human rights and environmental concerns of our suppliers.

The LkSG solution from Scopewire Data offers Lebenshilfe Offenburg-Oberkirch numerous advantages. Through the automated, abstract risk analysis, which evaluates suppliers based on the BAFA indices, the organization can ensure that its supply chain is free of human rights violations and environmental damage. This not only supports compliance with ethical standards, but also improves the company's image.


The LkSG solution from Scopewire Data offers Lebenshilfe Offenburg-Oberkirch e.V. numerous advantages. Through the automated, abstract risk analysis, which evaluates suppliers based on the BAFA indices, the organization can ensure that its supply chain is free of human rights violations and environmental damage. This not only supports compliance with ethical standards, but also improves the company's image.

 

Experiences and successes since the implementation of the LkSG solution

The LkSG solution from Scopewire Data GmbH is currently being introduced step by step and integrated into existing work processes. An initial success was the creation of an overview of the current suppliers and their corresponding risks after the introduction. The downstream processes for prevention and remediation are being defined and implemented together with Scopewire. The plan is to implement complaints management in the near future, both technically and in the work processes.

The overarching goal is to integrate the entire process into purchasing and to eliminate certain risks in the run-up to supplier selection and onboarding. This is emphasized by Achim Feyhl, CEO of Lebenshilfe Offenburg e.V. The implementation of the Supply Chain Sustainability Act (LkSG) is a component of the sustainability strategy, which aims to make the Group climate-neutral by 2030.