At sea and in court, you're in God's hands. Does the same apply to sustainability legislation?
In this episode of BusinessShift Just Do It. Simply do it. host Tobias Kirchhoff talks with sustainability expert Dr. Bahar Cat-Krause and Dr. Christoph Schork, a lawyer specialized in sustainability and corporate responsibility, about the current challenges of sustainability legislation. Together, they explore practical aspects such as:
✅ Which regulations are currently shaping the corporate landscape? (Supply Chain Act, CSRD, EU Deforestation Regulation)
✅ How can decision-makers prioritize and take first steps?
✅ Why smart legislation often fails in implementation—and how to overcome these barriers.
Gain valuable insights on how to strategically and efficiently implement sustainability in your company—without losing track of the bigger picture.
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00:00 Introduction to BusinessShift Podcast00:24 Meet the Experts: Dr. Bahar Cat-Krause and Dr. Christoph Schork01:24 Germany's Sustainability Legislation: An Overview02:36 Challenges in Implementing Sustainability Laws04:46 Impact on Entrepreneurs and Businesses07:03 Navigating Supply Chain Due Diligence08:30 The Importance of Data and Reporting10:59 Future Outlook and Practical Advice14:37 Navigating Political Challenges15:01 The Importance of CSRD15:27 Advice for Companies16:21 Upcoming Regulations16:55 Deforestation Ordinance Explained19:48 Practical Steps for Compliance22:02 Tailored Sustainability Strategies26:03 Industry-Specific Challenges26:51 Conclusion and Final ThoughtsMore about sustainability services at TÜV Rheinland:
https://www.tuv.com/landingpage/en/sustainability/
More about Dr. Christoph Schork and the law firm Heuking Kühn Lüer Wojtek: https://www.Heuking.de
Overview of sustainability regulations: CSRD | Supply Chain Act | EU Deforestation Regulation
https://finance.ec.europa.eu/capital-markets-union-and-financial-markets/company-reporting-and-auditing/company-reporting/corporate-sustainability-reporting_enhttps://www.bmas.de/DE/Service/Gesetze-und-Gesetzesvorhaben/Gesetz-Unternehmerische-Sorgfaltspflichten-Lieferketten/gesetz-unternehmerische-sorgfaltspflichten-lieferketten.htmlhttps://www.bmel.de/DE/themen/wald/waelder-weltweit/entwaldungsfreie-Lieferketten-eu-vo.htmlDo you have questions, suggestions, or topic ideas? Write to us at:
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