Interview mit “Deutschlands nachhaltigstem Großunternehmen 2020”
Christian Ziegler ist seit mehr als fünf Jahren für das Nachhaltigkeitsmanagement der Unternehmensgruppe fischer zuständig. Die fischerwerke gehören zu den führenden Herstellern von Befestigungssystemen, wie den...
The new EU Regulation of Medical Devices – MDR
Is your company and your supply chain ready to tackle the new EU MDR requirements? Get prepared for the 7 major changes in Medical Device Regulation. Update: The European Commission has postponed by one year the date of...
Homeland Security and Your Supply Chain
The US Dept. of Homeland Security is committed to enforcing anti-human trafficking and forced labor laws. What does their new ‘Strategy’ document mean for companies? On 15 January 2020, the US Department of Homeland...
Are menstrual cups a “green lie”?
An LCA comparing menstrual cups and tampons shows that products advertised as particularly sustainable are not always the truly sustainable alternative. A second look is worthwhile and sharpens sustainability thinking...
Conflict Minerals – Cobalt, EU-3TG and Sanctioned Entities
Why you should establish proactive business practices to manage the shift from conflict minerals compliance to responsible sourcing. In 2019 we’ve seen a whirlwind of activity in the conflict minerals compliance area –...
How to collect information from your supply chain – Where an industry standard does not exist!
When it comes to collecting information from your supply chain, having certain industry standards, such as the Conflict Minerals Reporting Template (CMRT) is very helpful. However, how do you collect information where a...