prosustain is a powerful cloud solution developed on the SAP Business Technology Platform (SAP BTP) and seamlessly integrated into SAP S/4HANA. It supports companies in complying with the requirements of the German Supply Chain Due Diligence Act (LkSG) and the CSDDD (Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive). prosustain makes it possible to manage risks along the supply chain, implement proactive measures and ensure end-to-end compliance.

Risk management and due diligence

prosustain enables companies to comprehensively assess risks in their supply chains and take measures to mitigate them. Thanks to the integration in SAP S/4HANA and the use of the SAP BTP the solution enables the centralized and automated provision of data that ensures compliance with the human rights and environmental requirements of the LkSG as well as the extended consideration of climate protection in accordance with CSDDD is ensured.

Proactive activity management

prosustain contains an activity management system that supports companies in planning and managing proactive measures to comply with due diligence obligations. By integrating suppliers and internal employees, companies can work specifically towards the LkSG and CSDDD targets. This function ensures that risks are identified at an early stage and measures are implemented efficiently and made transparent.

Monitoring the value chain

With prosustain, companies can monitor their entire supply chain – from direct and indirect suppliers to downstream business partners. Thanks to the flexible integration of external data providers, which provide valuable sustainability information and up-to-date data on events and incidents, companies are able to make informed decisions and proactively manage risks in the supply chain. Currently, prosustain offers interfaces to the providers everstream and NQC. In addition, other data providers can be seamlessly integrated.

Reporting and transparency

The solution offers extensive functions for creating reports on compliance with due diligence obligations. These reports can be used both for internal purposes and for communication with authorities or stakeholders in order to fulfill the requirements of the LkSG and the CSDDD in full. In addition, prosustain supports the BAFA reporting which covers the special reporting requirements of the Federal Office of Economics and Export Control (BAFA).

Compliance and documentation

prosustain ensures the complete tracking and documentation of measures required to comply with legal requirements. This includes both human rights and environmental requirements and helps companies to minimize civil liability risks as required by the CSDDD.

Integration of LkSG criteria in procurement processes

With the new prosustain component, LkSG criteria can now be integrated directly into procurement and supply chain processes. Companies can carry out comprehensive risk assessments of their suppliers based on a variety of data sources:

• Manually recorded data: Recorded by internal employees
• External data sources: Information from various content providers on environmental, social and governance risks.
• Inclusion of audit results: Reports from internal or external auditors on suppliers’ compliance with ESG standards.

This data is analyzed and evaluated to create a comprehensive risk score for each supplier or group. The risk score can be broken down and visualized in different areas such as working conditions, environmental protection and corruption. The evaluation of supplier risks can also be transferred to SAP ERP systems.

Annual sustainability report with just a few clicks

At the end of the year, prosustain provides all the necessary data to create the BAFA report on compliance with the LkSG requirements. This simplifies reporting and enables companies to document their contribution to the company’s sustainability goals.