For many companies, the management of ecological and social aspects of their activities is becoming increasingly important, not only in their own production, but also along the corporate value chains at home and abroad. Social and regulatory developments abroad and in Switzerland - such as the Federal Council's National Action Plan for Business and Human Rights (NAP) - as well as an increasingly broad public of consumers and investors demand that Swiss companies comply with human rights and environmental standards along their entire value chain.

The Working Group Sustainable Supply Chain Management

During its first year, over 33 companies attended one of the four meetings convened by the Working Group, representing a wide range of industries such as Retail, ICT, Energy, Extractives, Building & Construction, Transport & Logistics, Insurance & Finance and Pharmaceuticals. Meetings are hosted by one of the participating companies and focus on a sustainable supply chain topic of interest to the group. 

The Working Group’s content is aligned with the OECD Due Diligence Guidance for Responsible Business Conduct and the UN Guiding Principles. Participating companies use the Working Group as a platform to exchange, learn and to practice Responsible Business Conduct and strive to progressively embed these principles in their management systems.

Prioritisation of topics

• Supply chain visibility and traceability 
• Supply chain risk analysis and sustainable procurement 
• Human Rights due diligence 
• Supplier assessment and management 

Please note that this Working Group is open for öbu and/or UN Global Compact members only. You can become a member here.

Participation is restricted for the time being to producing companies from relevant sectors. Solution Providers and Consultants are invited on an ad hoc basis. If you are interested in joining the Working Group, you are very welcome to do so by sending an email to info@oebu.ch.