Responsibilities by function

The procurement department plays an important role in monitoring progress. During discussions with suppliers, they can assess whether sustainability risks are adequately addressed. The procurement department also has insight into the frequency of last-minute order changes or cancellations.

The legal department oversees compliance with agreements and supplier codes of conduct, and more.

The finance department can closely monitor adherence to policies, such as timely invoice payment.

The sustainability department is well-informed about relevant developments related to human and environmental rights violations. The department collaborates with relevant departments to set priorities for monitoring, informed by knowledge of risks.

In addition to the grievance mechanism, the HR department can internally assess whether policies are being followed by conducting individual conversations with employees. It is important that employees can confidentially share their concerns with HR.