On Demand Webinar

Navigating Supply Chain Requirements: Legislation, EcoVadis & the Role of Social Audits

Stay ahead of evolving supply chain laws and ESG expectations. Learn how EcoVadis ratings and social audits can support compliance and risk management.
Global supply chain regulations are tightening – and companies must take action.

Whether it’s the upcoming EU Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD) or disclosure requirements under CSRD: buyers and suppliers alike face growing expectations around sustainability, transparency, and compliance.

In this expert-led on demand webinar, we explore how legislation drives the need for reliable supplier data, and how tools like EcoVadis ratings and social compliance audits can support effective supply chain risk management. We also take a closer look at critical areas for improving EcoVadis scores and preparing for reporting requirements.

On Demand Webinar
Navigating Supply Chain Requirements

Language: English
Speaker: Reinhard Bier & Ryan Foo
Gain practical insights on:
  • The impact of legislation on global supply chains
  • How EcoVadis is used by buyers – and how suppliers can improve their ratings
  • What role audits play in demonstrating compliance
  • How TÜV Rheinland can support you – from EcoVadis advisory to social audits
Whether you're a buyer or supplier, this webinar will help you understand what’s expected – and how to get ready.

Our experts:
Reinhard Bier has been with TÜV Rheinland for over 11 years, specializing in supply chain auditing.

He began his journey in sales, later moving into project management for global customer programs and strategic business development. Today, he leads the company’s global supply chain auditing services. 

Since 2020, Reinhard has focused on legislative frameworks such as the German Supply Chain Act (LkSG) and the EU Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD), supporting businesses in translating regulatory expectations into practical, audit-based solutions.
Bier
Ryan Foo, Senior Technical Manager at TÜV Rheinland, has over 14 years of relevant professional experience, specializing in consulting and reporting assurance services for the HKEx‘s ESG Reporting Guide.

Ryan has extensive industry ESG management and reporting experience in the textile and property industry. He is familiar with GRI ("Global Reporting Initiative"), EcoVadis Sustainability Assessment, MSCI Global ESG Rating, TCFD ("Task Force Climate Related Financial Reporting"), S&P Global ESG Corporate Sustainability Assessment, CDP and the GRESB ("Global Real Estate Sustainability Benchmark") rating.

Ryan is familiar with various corporate sustainability and carbon footprint data management software and has practical experience in using them. He has successfully implemented corporate sustainability reporting data management systems for HK Electric, MTR, CLP, Li & Fung, and CDL Singapore.

Ryan is also a GRI training instructor. He was involved in the translation of GRI 3.1 Chinese version.
Discover how to meet new supply chain laws and improve ESG ratings with practical audit insights. Watch now!
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