Identifying and managing risks in the supply chain through a robust legal framework

13 June 2025

Supply chains are underpinned by legal contractual relationships. The legal relationship between an organisation and its suppliers becomes increasingly complex when new legislative or regulatory requirements emerge. Internal and external stakeholders such as the board of directors, clients, investors, and financial institutions may also influence the structure and expectations of the supply chain. Unwelcome disruptions to commercial arrangements can lead to reputational damage, operational setbacks, and financial uncertainty. In the event contentions and conflicts arise, well-designed internal controls, compliance programmes, and feedback mechanisms will help to detect, prevent, and resolve issues effectively. In-house counsel, procurement, and compliance teams need to collaborate closely to establish ethical and compliance requirements throughout the supply chain. To manage these challenges, organisations may consider putting in place a Supplier Code of Conduct.

This article provides a brief outline of the features of a Supplier Code of Conduct and steps to identify and rectify non-compliance with the Code.

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Sustainability Legal Catalyst Programme

Allen and Gledhill is pleased to partner with Enterprise Singapore (“EnterpriseSG”) under the Sustainability Legal Catalyst Programme (“SLCP”). SLCP is an initiative designed to help businesses navigate the evolving legal and regulatory sustainability landscape. As sustainability-related regulations and disclosure requirements continue to grow, businesses must proactively manage legal risks while seizing opportunities in the sustainable economy.

Through this programme, Enterprise Singapore will defray up to 50% of the legal fees for eligible services provided to eligible businesses during the qualifying period of 1 February 2025 to 31 January 2027, with the incentive capped at S$90,000 per company. As a legal partner in this programme, we are committed to supporting Singapore enterprises by providing legal and regulatory advice across a wide spectrum of sustainability-related matters.