ESG & Supply Chain
Your responsibility extends beyond your direct suppliers
Globalisation and outsourcing make supply chains more complex. At the same time, pressure increases to take responsibility for ESG across the entire chain. You need to understand how far that responsibility extends and how to manage it.
Greater insight brings greater responsibility
Organisations need visibility not only over direct suppliers, but also over how ESG standards are applied further down the supply chain. This follows from internal objectives as well as increasing ESG regulation.
Managing supply chain risks requires effective processes and clear agreements. Contracts play a key role in safeguarding ESG objectives.
From supply chain risk to control and oversight
ESG requires an organisation-wide approach. Our ESG team combines specialist knowledge with a clear understanding of ESG regulation and translates this into practical solutions for your organisation.
We identify obligations and risks and support you in setting up processes and agreements across the supply chain. This allows you to keep risks under control and avoid disputes later on.
Our expertise
- Assessing ESG obligations, tailored to the organisation and sector
- Advising on roles and responsibilities within the supply chain
- Preparing for new ESG regulation and supporting implementation
- Supporting contractual arrangements between suppliers and customers
- Advising on ESG factors in tender processes
- Strategic advice on managing supply chain risks and preventing disputes
Who we work for
We work for national and international organisations and management teams across a range of sectors.
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Our team ESG & Supply Chain
Mariska Nijenhof-Wolters
Commercial Contracts, Liability & Litigation and Competition & EU
Ilse Bakker
Commercial Contracts, Liability & Litigation and Construction Law
