econchain –
German Business Initiative for Sustainable Value Chains
With our trainings, companies gain extensive knowledge on management tools for environmental, social, and human rights standards.
The cross-sectoral initiative for sustainable value chains.
econchain is an initiative by
econsense – Forum for Sustainable Development of German Business e.V.
in cooperation with
Systain Consulting
supported by
DEG – Deutsche Investitions- und Entwicklungsgesellschaft mbH
Companies
econchain is an initiative developed by companies for companies. By participating, you can benefit from ample experience made in various industries. Be part of our initiative!
By participating in our initiative, you can contribute to fulfilling the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights and the German National Action Plan for Business and Human Rights, which names trainings for suppliers as a measure to implement human rights standards. Furthermore, econchain contributes to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
“Creating a safe space to learn with, and from, each other is what econchain is about. This training format conveys specific sustainability knowledge, which helps participants understand and tackle sustainability issues at the root. Suppliers and I are convinced of this peer-learning format.”
Janina Lukas, Manager Sustainability Supplier Management, Bayer AG
“After participating, we improved our performance in environmental management for example, by implementing a new process for a printing area ensuring spill free handling. We also introduced follow-ups to monitor activities implemented in the company.”
Nayeli Espino García, Environmental Management System Supervisor
Offset Imprenta S.A. DE C.V., Training Participant in Mexico
Video
Training for Purchasing Organizations
How are human rights linked to activities in global value chains? Learn more about legal and normative demands towards your business and about advantages resulting from protecting human rights in the supply chain in this video. Click here for training handbooks for purchasing organizations.
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