Corporate Responsibility for Environmental and Human Rights Standards in Supply Chains
- Supply chain responsibility is strategic: PMs must address human rights and environmental risks early.
- Violations have legal and market consequences — they threaten brand value, trust, and competitiveness.
- Due diligence obligations (e.g., EU Supply Chain Act) require proactive risk management across the product lifecycle.
- Transparency and traceability are becoming regulatory standards, even for SMEs and suppliers.
- Responsible supply chains can create clear market advantages and strengthen positioning.
- Effective implementation demands close collaboration between PM, procurement, legal, and sustainability teams.