Training course on the due diligence in the supply chain in Binh Dinh on August 29, 2023

Attending the training course were Ms. Tran Thi Hong Lien, Deputy Director of Bureau for Employers’ Activities, VCCI, 50 representatives from forestry, pharmaceutical, seafood, garment and footwear sector in Binh Dinh. The trainer of the training course was Mr. Tran Xuan Quang, Director of Global Sustainable Supply Solutions Company Limited (GSS).

At the training course, the participants were exchanged and provided some information about due diligence in the supply chain including the difference from other requirements on implementing social responsibility and some legal regulations in other countries for companies in the supply chain and an overview of international standards and Vietnam labour, social and environmental regulations that businesses must comply.

As an employer's representative, VCCI established the Responsible Business Helpdesk, with technical and financial support from the German government, will help provide information, raise awareness and advise businesses in Vietnam on standards and requirements on due diligence as well as connecting experts to provide hands-on advisory services.

Participants also discussed on due diligence process in the supply chain through group exercises, real-time scenarios to identify and assess risks, thereby developing plans to minimize and prevent risks, as well as implement effective tracking and monitoring system and information transparency. Participants also discussed practical internal risks that businesses often face and shared good practices on action, monitoring and communication when negative impacts occur to Vietnamese enterprises.