Supply Chain Due Diligence Act (SCDDA)

As of November 2025 (Version V.1.0)

Our Mission Statement

The ITA Logistics Group fully supports the objectives of the German Supply Chain Due Diligence Act (SCDDA). Although, as a medium-sized logistics service provider, we are not currently directly subject to the legal requirements of the SCDDA, we see ourselves as a responsible part of global supply chains – and actively uphold this commitment.

👉 Our principles for responsible conduct

Our Principles for responsible conduct based on an objective assessment, our services do not involve increased human rights or environmental risks. At the same time, we work closely with renowned, internationally active logistics partners who are themselves subject to the requirements of the SCDDA and have established appropriate measures and systems.

Risk-based implementation

We are open to a collaborative dialogue on the implementation of sustainable standards. The following applies: The SCDDA is based on a risk-based approach. Interventions such as audits, requests for information or rights of inspection require the existence of a specific, verifiable risk. Blanket and unlimited audit powers without appropriate justification contradict this fundamental legal principle.

Any checks must therefore be agreed on a case-by-case basis and carried out under appropriate confidentiality conditions – particularly where sensitive company data is concerned.

Clear communication – fair expectations

We rely on dialogue and a sense of proportion. We carefully review requirements relating to the SCDDA that affect us as an SME and, where necessary, agree on them on a case-by-case basis. We cannot accept blanket declarations of commitment or unsubstantiated requests for audits.

We have compiled detailed information on our role and our approach under the SCDDA for you in a separate overview within this document.

👉 Our role as an SME

1. Social responsibility

We ensure fair working conditions and the protection of human rights – both within our company and throughout the logistics value chain. This includes, in particular:

• No forced or child labour
  We do not tolerate modern slavery or exploitative working conditions. We are committed to the ILO’s core labour standards.
• Fair pay & working hours
  Wages meet at least the statutory requirements. Working hours and break arrangements are adhered to.
• Health and safety
  We create safe working conditions and implement measures to prevent accidents.
• Equal treatment & diversity
  There is no place for discrimination in our organisation. We promote diversity and respectful interaction.
• Freedom of Association
  The freedom to engage in trade union activities is safeguarded and not impeded.
• Protection of Livelihoods
  We do not unlawfully appropriate land or water resources and respect environmental and health protection.

2. Environmental Responsibility

As a logistics company, we contribute to reducing environmental impact, even though we do not operate our own production facilities. Our focus is on:

• Conservation of resources
  We optimise our processes to save energy and reduce emissions
• Responsible waste disposal
  Even with small quantities of waste, we ensure disposal in accordance with the law and the economical use of resources.

3. Ethical Conduct

Integrity is a cornerstone of our corporate culture.

• Anti-corruption & Fairness
  We consistently reject bribery, the granting of undue advantages or unfair conduct in the marketplace.
• Transparency regarding conflicts of interest
  Decisions are based on objective criteria, not on personal connections.
• Compliance with foreign trade regulations
  In the international transport sector, we comply with all applicable foreign trade and customs regulations.
• Protection of intellectual property
  Trade secrets and third-party know-how are not used or disclosed without authorisation.

4. Conclusion

As a partner in the logistics sector, we are aware of our role in global supply chains. We are committed to transparency, accountability and continuous improvement. Even without a legal obligation under the LkSG, we voluntarily contribute to human rights and environmental due diligence in the supply chain – in a risk-based, proportionate and constructive manner.

Legal Background

The ITA Logistics Group is a small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) and is therefore not subject to the direct obligations of the German Supply Chain Due Diligence Act (SCDDA).

We are therefore not legally obliged to carry out our own risk analyses, develop preventive or remedial measures, establish our own complaints procedure, or submit reports to the The Federal Office for Economic Affairs and Export Control (BAFA).

1. Cooperation with Obligated Companies

Although we are not directly subject to the SCDDA, we expressly support its objectives. As part of our activities as a logistics service provider, we are open to cooperative collaboration with obligated companies – based on the following principles:

• Risk-based approach: Enquiries must relate to specific, verifiable risks within our scope of services.
• Confidentiality: Internal company information or sensitive data will only be provided upon a justified request and subject to mutual confidentiality.
• No blanket assurances: General declarations of commitment to full compliance with all human rights standards throughout the entire supply chain are not permitted and will not be issued by us.

2. Training and measures: Fair and proportionate

If obligated companies propose training or further education measures as part of their due diligence obligations, the following applies to us as an SME:

• We expect a clear justification as to why this measure is being proposed and on which risk analysis it is based.
• Mandatory training involving organisational or financial costs must be borne by the obligated company.
• We do not intend to cover these costs. We are happy to discuss measures with you on a case-by-case basis.

3. Responsibility with a sense of proportion

In our own assessment, our activities do not entail any increased human rights or environmental risk within the meaning of the SCDDA. We work with reputable logistics partners who are themselves subject to the SCDDA and have implemented appropriate systems.

Compliance with legal standards is therefore already ensured throughout the transport chain.