Case: ESG Due Diligence — screening a supply chain for forced labour for an EU importer
Client: a German industrial importer (materials for EV batteries, €2.4B procurement). CSDDD compliance required by 2027.
AgentD22 Data solutions ESG DD methodology:
- Tier 1/2/3 mapping: 217 suppliers via commercial databases, customs data (ImportGenius, Panjiva) and corporate registries
- Geographic risk scoring: TI CPI, US State Department TIP Report, Walk Free GSI, sanctions lists
- Sector risk: solar (Xinjiang polysilicon — 45% of global output), EV batteries (DRC cobalt — 70%), cotton (Xinjiang — 20%), tomatoes (Xinjiang — 15%)
- Entity screening: naming and shaming lists, NGO reports (ASPI, Human Rights Watch, Amnesty), audit reports (Sedex, RBA, IRMA)
- Supply chain tracing: bills of lading, railway manifests and port data to confirm delivery routes
Findings:
- 3 Tier-1 polysilicon suppliers have direct links to XUAR state-owned enterprises (documented via the ASPI Xinjiang Data Project)
- 2 cobalt suppliers source from ASM (artisanal) mining in the DRC without IRMA certification
- 12 suppliers have adverse media for forced labour, union busting or environmental violations
Recommendations: diversify polysilicon sourcing (Malaysia, US, Korea), switch to LFP chemistry (cobalt-free), add contractual ESG obligations for suppliers, set up a grievance mechanism.
Tools: AgentD22 Data solutions ESG Shield Platform — continuous monitoring, automated risk scoring, audit trail for CSDDD reporting.
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