Supply-Chain Risk
Resilient supply chains are built on foresight. Obsydian helps clients identify vulnerabilities, enforce ethical standards, and secure continuity through data-driven risk management.
Supplier Due Diligence & Risk Mapping
Helping businesses identify and mitigate risks in their supply chains
- Supplier Background Checks – Investigate supplier history, certifications, and reputation.
- Geopolitical & Regulatory Risk Analysis – Assess risks based on location, industry, and regulatory exposure.
- Ownership & Beneficial Ownership Checks – Verify if suppliers have ties to sanctioned entities or high-risk regions.
- Labor Rights & Workplace Safety Evaluations – Review policies and conditions to prevent exploitation.
- Tier-1, Tier-2 & Tier-3 Supplier Mapping – Trace supply chain transparency beyond direct suppliers.
CSR & Modern Slavery Audits
Conducting on-site and remote audits to verify ethical compliance
- Modern Slavery & Forced Labor Audits – Ensure compliance with laws like the UK Modern Slavery Act & Australia's Modern Slavery Act.
- Social Compliance Audits – Check adherence to SA8000, SMETA, BSCI, or client specific standards.
- Factory & Site Inspections – Evaluate labor conditions, working hours, wages, and grievance mechanisms.
- Worker Interviews & Management Assessments – Confidential interviews to uncover potential violations.
- Audit Reports & Risk Ratings – Clear reports with actionable insights and risk categorization.
Corrective Action & Supplier Improvement Plans
Beyond audits—helping suppliers close compliance gaps and improve sustainability performance
- Remediation Planning & Corrective Action Support – Develop plans for suppliers to fix compliance failures.
- Supplier Training on Ethical Sourcing & Compliance – Workshops on labor rights, environmental impact, and risk mitigation.
- On-the-Ground Support & Capacity Building – Help suppliers implement sustainable business practices.
- Follow-Up Audits & Continuous Monitoring – Ensure long-term improvements through periodic re-evaluations.
- Collaboration with NGOs & Industry Bodies – Partnering to enhance supplier capabilities and governance.