Supply Chain Due Diligence Act (LkSG)

At Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin (HZB), we combine cutting-edge research with the operation of complex modern infrastructures, which we also make available to the national and international research community and industry. As an institution for research in the public interest and as a publicly funded company, we recognise our social responsibility and the example we must set. We bear responsibility towards society, our funders, our employees, our business partners and our cooperation partners, as well as towards the environment.

Responsible, sustainable and lawful behaviour is integral to the value system of HZB. In particular, this includes properly upholding our obligations to exercise due diligence with regard to human rights and the environment as envisaged in the Supply Chain Due Diligence Act ( LkSG).

In accordance with the LkSG, we have formulated binding principles that govern our actions.