Swiss Supply Chain Act (VSoTr)

Meet Switzerland’s requirements for supply chain responsibility.

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On January 1, 2022, the "Ordinance on Due Diligence and Transparency regarding Minerals and Metals from Conflict Areas and Child Labour” or  “VSoTr” came into force in Switzerland. Affected companies must check their supply chains for compliance with human rights and environmental standards and fulfill related reporting obligations.

How IntegrityNext can help

We offer a comprehensive risk management system that enables companies to conduct abstract and concrete risk analyses, implement preventive and corrective actions, and easily document and report their compliance efforts. By using IntegrityNext, companies can efficiently and effectively meet the requirements of the VSoTr.

  • Ensuring compliance with the due diligence obligations​

  • Communicating supply chain policy to suppliers

  • Identification and analysis of risks​

  • Tools for risk assessment, mitigation or elimination

  • Establishment of a supply chain traceability system​

  • Implementation of a risk management system​

  • Establishment of a reporting procedure​

  • Reporting on the fulfillment of due diligence obligations​

Due Diligence Process

IntegrityNext supports you in fulfilling your obligations with the establishment of a continuous and effective due diligence system.

  • Identify Impacts: Proactively identify potential negative impacts in your supply chain using country/industry risk data, complaints, and assessments, with validated data for accuracy.
  • Prioritize Impacts: Rank suppliers, business units, and risks based on severity and spend, ensuring resources focus on the most critical areas for mitigation.
  • Take Action & Improve: Use action management tools to assign, track, and document corrective measures, driving collaboration across suppliers and internal teams.
  • Track Progress: Monitor and review the effectiveness of assigned actions to ensure continuous improvement and stakeholder engagement.
  • Report & Communicate: Meet reporting obligations by generating customizable reports for stakeholders, addressing global standards and regulations.

Why IntegrityNext

We help you meet the requirements of the Swiss Supply Chain Act with minimal effort, reduce associated risks and improve the sustainability of your supply chain.​ The IntegrityNext platform covers the key due diligence and reporting duties of the VSoTR and supports a fast and efficient implementation of the new requirements in your company.

 

Automation

IntegrityNext runs mostly automated and is particularly resource-friendly for you. ​

Legal Compliance

A legal opinion was conducted to determine exactly which requirements of the VSoTr are met with IntegrityNext.​

Fast Implementation

A project with IntegrityNext takes 6 to 8 weeks on average.​

No Supplier Fees

There are no related costs for your suppliers – this increases your response rate.​

All Relevant Topics

IntegrityNext covers all risk areas defined in the LkSG, as well as many more.​

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