Sedex is a global technology company that specialises in data, insights and professional services to empower supply chain sustainability. Our platform, tools and services enable businesses to easily manage and improve their environmental, social and governance (ESG) performance to meet their supply chain sustainability goals.

Sedex has 20 years of expertise and provides end-to-end supply chain solutions for all businesses, including SMETA, our world-leading site-level social audit. We’re proud to work with a community of 85,000+ businesses and 115,000+ supply chain sites across 35 sectors globally.

Die ESG-Vorschriften entwickeln sich rasant weiter, und Unternehmen stehen unter zunehmendem Druck, eine wirksame Sorgfaltspflicht und Transparenz in ihren Lieferketten nachzuweisen. Angesichts des bereits in Kraft getretenen deutschen Lieferkettengesetzes (LkSG), der Einführung der Richtlinie über die Nachhaltigkeitsberichterstattung von Unternehmen (CSRD) und der bevorstehenden EU-Richtlinie über die Sorgfaltspflicht von Unternehmen im Bereich der Nachhaltigkeit (CSDDD) stellen sich viele Organisationen dieselbe Frage: Was ist derzeit am wichtigsten und wie können wir uns auf die kommenden Entwicklungen vorbereiten?
In diesem Webinar gibt Niklas Gatermann, Rechtsanwalt und Senior Associate bei Reuschlaw, einen praktischen Überblick über die aktuelle Rechtslage. Er wird die wichtigsten 
Anforderungen des LkSG und der CSRD skizzieren, die Erwartungen der Regulierungsbehörden hervorheben und erläutern, worauf sich Unternehmen heute konzentrieren müssen, um im Hinblick auf die CSDDD konform und zukunftsfähig zu bleiben.

Hören Sie von unseren Sedex-Experten, die Ihnen zeigen werden, wie die SMETA-Auditmethodik in Kombination mit der Plattform Unternehmen effektiv dabei unterstützen kann, die Anforderungen an Sorgfaltspflicht und Transparenz zu erfüllen. In dieser Sitzung wird gezeigt, wie Sedex die Kartierung der Lieferkette, die Risikoidentifizierung und datengestützte Erkenntnisse ermöglicht und so Unternehmen dabei hilft, gesetzliche Anforderungen umzusetzen, ihre ESG-Leistung zu stärken und die Einhaltung von LkSG, CSRD und zukünftigen EU-Rechtsvorschriften zu unterstützen.

ESG, LkSG & CSDDD: Was jetzt wichtig ist – und wie Sedex/SMETA Transparenz in der Lieferkette schaffen

Avec le durcissement des réglementations mondiales et les attentes croissantes des clients, les entreprises ne peuvent plus se contenter d'une visibilité limitée, uniquement de niveau 1, sur leurs chaînes d'approvisionnement. L'évolution du paysage réglementaire français, notamment avec la CSRD et les nouvelles lois sur le travail forcé, a accéléré le besoin d'une transparence solide et de données fiables. Pourtant, de nombreuses entreprises continuent de s'appuyer sur des tableurs, des audits dispersés et les déclarations volontaires des fournisseurs, ce qui laisse subsister des angles morts critiques et des risques non gérés. 

Ce webinaire explore comment les organisations peuvent passer des audits SMETA traditionnels à une visibilité complète à plusieurs niveaux grâce aux données vérifiées de Sedex. Nous clarifierons la tendance croissante en France à utiliser les audits SMETA, les raisons pour lesquelles ils deviennent une norme mondiale et l'idée fausse selon laquelle un audit seul offre une transparence totale. Les participants apprendront comment Sedex transforme les résultats des audits SMETA en un système d'information centralisé et exploitable, réduisant les doublons, augmentant la crédibilité des données et permettant une gestion proactive et basée sur les risques de la chaîne d'approvisionnement.

Des audits SMETA à la visibilité complète de la chaîne

2025 has been a year of disruption and reflection. With new and evolving sustainability regulations, shifting market expectations, and continued geopolitical and climate-related challenges, businesses are once again being called to rethink their sustainability strategies. 
This session will help organizations make sense of the year’s data and understand what it signals for the road ahead - particularly in navigating the uncertainties around regulation, building resilience and creating sustainable impact. 

What You’ll Learn:
• Discover the key trends that defined sourcing and sustainability practices over the past year, from supply chain risks to shifts in global reporting expectations.
• Sedex experts explore their latest 2025 audit data findings and Analyst from Verdantix share insights on their Global Sustainability market analysis - to reveal where progress has been made and where challenges persist.
• Learn where leading firms plan to allocate resources in 2026, with practical guidance to strengthen your sustainability planning, compliance, and stakeholder engagement.
• Explore how technology and data can help connect procurement, compliance, and sustainability teams to create cohesive strategies that drive measurable impact.

Learnings from 2025 Sustainability Data: Insights from a year of uncertainty and how to plan for 2026

Global supply chains are facing unprecedented pressure - from geopolitical uncertainty and shifting regulations to increasing demands for transparency. In the luxury watch and jewellery sector, where craftsmanship and reputation are paramount, resilience and responsibility have become strategic imperatives.

Join Sedex, B Lab, and Chopard for an interactive session exploring how leading luxury companies are using data, traceability, and collaboration to strengthen supply chain resilience while advancing sustainability goals.

What you’ll learn:
• Key trends shaping supply chain resilience 
• How watch and jewellery makers are tackling sustainability and ethical sourcing risks
• Insights from Sedex audit data - supplier performance, regional variations, and key risk areas
• Practical steps for businesses and suppliers to enhance transparency, mitigate risk, and future-proof their businesses

Supply Chain Resilience in an Era of Disruption: Insights from Luxury Watches & Jewellery

While the EU has been consumed by debates over the Omnibus Simplification Packages, the APAC region has been making significant strides in developing sustainability regulation. This webinar will explore the notable shift from voluntary frameworks to mandatory sustainability reporting and supply chain due diligence laws across APAC, and what this means not only for businesses operating in the region, but also for global supply chains and international commerce.

We’ll be unpacking:
•The shift from voluntary national action plans, underscoring the region’s growing commitment to human rights and sustainable business practices
•The proliferation of sustainability reporting regulations in the region, from ISSB-aligned standards in Singapore, Japan, and Malaysia to India’s Business Responsibility and Sustainability Reporting (BRSR) framework
•The emergence of laws requiring businesses to move beyond reporting and implement due diligence systems, as seen in South Korea and Thailand
•What these changes mean for multinational companies, suppliers, and global trade networks that rely on APAC as a key production and sourcing hub
•Whether APAC could become the new frontier for sustainability regulation, shaping global standards that drive responsible business practices worldwide
•Whether the APAC region could be the new frontier for sustainability regulation, shaping the global standards that drive responsible business practices worldwide

The acceleration of sustainability regulation in APAC: What it means for global business

Where do the real operational risks lie in FMCG supply chains – and what can businesses actually do about them?

Sedex and Verdantix reveal insights from extensive supply chain data, showing exactly where human rights and operational risks concentrate, and how organisations can respond with confidence.

In this session, you’ll discover:
• Concentrated risk areas – backed by Sedex and Verdantix supply-chain data.
• Emerging human rights patterns and how they intersect with the evolving regulatory landscape.
• Practical, near-term actions to mitigate risk, strengthen resilience, and future-proof your supply chain.

Blind Spots and Bottlenecks: Operational Risks That Threaten Supply Chains

Unlock True Supply Chain Sustainability with Site-Level Intelligence

Headquarter-level data is only the tip of the iceberg. Hear from industry experts Clare Fitton SMETA Evolution and Impact Lead, Sedex and Elisa Molero Verdantix Industry analyst to explore why sustainability success hinges on data from across your entire supply chain - not just what's reported at the top.

Too many organizations rely on HQ sustainability data, creating blind spots that derail decision-making, mask operational risks, and limit impact. As regulations tighten and stakeholder expectations rise, surface-level data simply won’t cut it.

What You’ll Learn
• The hidden risks of relying solely on HQ data
• Why supplier engagement and external expertise drive real change
• How software + services bridge the gap from raw data to real action
• What to look for in a modern supply chain sustainability solution:
- Seamless data integration
- Customizable tools for your business
- Expert support
- Intuitive design to reduce supplier fatigue

Beyond the Surface: Why HQ Data Isn’t Enough

The EU’s "Omnibus I" simplification package has sparked significant political debate, with France and Germany even calling for the CSDDD's repeal. Many businesses are in a frustrating period of limbo, unsure of whether to continue business as usual or pause sustainability efforts until the dust settles. In this webinar we take stock of the current debate on Omnibus - where we are now, where are we heading, and what businesses should be doing during this period of uncertainty?

You’ll hear from:
Richard Howitt, Advisor and Former MEP
Charlotte Kincaid, Senior ESG Policy Manager, Sedex
Ben Leblique, Senior Policy Specialist, Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI) 

What you'll learn :
- The current state of play of the Omnibus proposal and where it could be heading, diving into the politics and the views of Parliament, Commission and Council
- Businesses’ reactions to the proposal so far
- What the proposed changes mean for businesses and what they should do next
- What this potential rollback in the EU means for sustainability regulation elsewhere

EU Omnibus Proposal – where are we now and where are we going?

Gain essential insights to strengthen your supply chain risk management.

In an era of increasing regulatory pressure and rising stakeholder expectations, robust supply chain due diligence is no longer optional—it’s essential. This webinar is designed for professionals looking to build or refine their approach to responsible sourcing and ESG compliance.

In this session, you’ll learn:
Why supply chain due diligence is critical for long-term resilience
How to create an effective due diligence policy tailored to your business
Practical steps to map your supply chain and identify key risk areas
This session provides actionable guidance to help you stay ahead of evolving standards and drive transparency across your network.

Watch now and start building a stronger due diligence foundation.

Foundations of Supply Chain Due Diligence

In an era of increasing regulatory uncertainty and evolving sustainability expectations, businesses must go beyond basic compliance to achieve deeper supply chain visibility. Companies that proactively identify and address risks - such as forced labor or environmental impacts - enhance supply chain resilience and protect long-term profitability, while improving sustainability performance. 

This webinar explores how enhanced transparency, data-driven insights and the Sedex platform empower businesses to mitigate risk, strengthen operational resilience and drive tangible ROI. Our expert speakers, Miranda Murphy, Martine Hornseth and Megan Lewis, break down: 

The Business Case for Supply Chain Visibility – How greater transparency translates into financial, reputational and operational benefits 

Methods to Leveraging Data to Inform Your Next Steps - Using platform intelligence to pinpoint risk hotspots and improve decision-making 

Best Practices for Operational Efficiency & Resilience - Utilising supply chain visibility to reduce disruptions, improve supplier relationships and drive long-term stability 

Watch now to discover how a proactive approach to supply chain visibility can protect your business, enhance due diligence and unlock new opportunities for sustainable growth.

The Business Case for Supply Chain Visibility

In recent years, the manufacturing industry has seen a significant shift towards sustainability, driven by regulatory pressures and consumer demand. Key trends across businesses include increased investment in sustainable technologies, enhanced supply chain transparency, and the integration of ESG practices. 

Given the complex nature of manufacturing supply chains, challenges such as poor visibility across supplier tiers and creating standardized ESG reporting frameworks persist. By operationalizing sustainability, companies can raise brand awareness, improve reputation, and drive positive impact.

In this webinar, we will explore:
• Key drivers influencing stakeholder commitment to supply chain sustainability 
• Sustainability challenges impacting manufacturing supply chains
• Strategies to advance ESG performance in manufacturing operations

Navigating Sustainability in Manufacturing Supply Chains: 2025 Trends and Strategies

As sustainability demands grow from all corners - consumers, investors, and regulators are demanding transparency and accountability from companies across the globe. For businesses that rely on service providers, managing ESG risks is not just a matter of internal compliance—it's a matter of supply chain resilience and sustainability. This webinar will provide you with practical strategies to ensure your service providers are enhancing your sustainability efforts and align with global standards and regulations.

Assessing ESG Performance for your Service Providers

As the global focus on environmental and social accountability grows, businesses must stay informed and compliant with new standards by staying ahead with the latest sustainability and due diligence legislation for 2024. This webinar will equip you with the knowledge to prepare for compliance, prioritise resources, and leverage our expert knowledge to build a resilient supply chain.

Building Resilient Supply Chains: Environmental Strategies for a Sustainable Future

Almost daily changes to local laws, risks, climate, policies, and resource availability make sourcing and supply chain management hugely challenging. Add in the requirements of regional and national ESG and supply chain due diligence legislation, and sustainable supply chains can seem impossible and overwhelming.

This webinar drew on up-to-date data, research, and business experience to shed light on the biggest ESG risks the apparel and footwear industry faces today, how businesses can successfully manage them and how to integrate ESG requirements into your sourcing and supply chain programs efficiently and effectively.

Integrating Local ESG Risks Into Global Supply Chain Management

Join us for an update on sustainability and due diligence legislation. Learn about the latest updates on supply chain regulations like the EU Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD), the Canadian Modern Slavery Act, and Extended Producer Responsibility laws. Gain tips on compliance preparation and learn about the technology available to enhance sustainable supply chain performance.

Navigating Supply Chain Sustainability Legislation: Key Updates in 2024

In today's rapidly changing world, sustainability is no longer just a buzzword; it's a necessity. Consumers, investors, and stakeholders are demanding greater transparency and accountability from businesses. Watch our webinar which will provide you with the knowledge and tools to measure and improve the social and environmental sustainability of your supply chain.

Supply Chain Sustainability: The Metrics-driven Path to Positive Change

Engaging suppliers to meet your ESG goals is a strategic approach that enhances supply chain resilience, builds positive corporate reputation and drives compliance with evolving regulations. 

Watch our webinar recording where we will delve into business best practices for effective supplier engagement, featuring practical insights from Carlsberg.

Unlock ESG Success by Engaging with Suppliers

The EU Omnibus Simplification Package has rocked the business and investor communities, introducing further uncertainty in an already unpredictable time. With the first businesses already publishing their CSRD-compliant sustainability reports, while thousands of others have invested significant time and effort to prepare for compliance, what do these changes to the CSRD* and CSDDD** mean for companies' efforts?

In this session, Sedex supply chain sustainability experts, Charlotte Kincaid and Audrey Clavedon, discuss: 
•  The Omnibus Simplification Package and its impact on CSRD & CSDDD
•  The criticality of sustainability reporting and due diligence for supply chain resilience
•  Sedex tools, insights and best practices to support compliance and drive business value 

Join us for an insightful webinar where we explore the implications of these regulatory changes and why sustainability reporting and supply chain due diligence will remain beneficial to companies.

*CSRD:  EU Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive
**CSDDD: EU Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive

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