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Sustainable supply chains

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GIZ operates worldwide

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and supply chains are
a vital part of our work.

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But how do we factor in sustainability

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when we procure
goods and services?

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Since the German Supply Chain Act
came into effect in January 2023

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companies must review social and
environmental standards in their supply chains.

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What is now required by law
has been standard practice at GIZ for years.

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When we invite tenders,
we increasingly look for sustainability

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i.e. Fairtrade labels on textiles or food.

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To ensure maximum energy efficiency

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we check the labels of electronic devices
like laptops and smartphones.

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We have produced guidelines
for products and services

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where sustainability is critical –

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like air conditioning units, cars,
batteries and cleaning services.

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The guidelines help our staff
draw up the terms of reference.

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In some areas we already do
more than is required by law.

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But it is quite a challenge to implement

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the provisions around the world
because local conditions vary.

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In Malawi, for instance,
it is quite impossible

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to procure paper that meets German
standards, like the Blue Angel seal.

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We always need to look at
what is possible locally

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when we procure goods or services,

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so that the result is as
sustainable as possible.

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To sum up –

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all stakeholders benefit
when supply chains are optimised.

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Learn more about how we live up to our social responsibility:
berichterstattung.giz.de/sozial-gestalten