Analysis

October 15, 2019

Startups are helping big companies build ethical supply chains - but is the tech ready?

Berlin-based startup Minespider has started working with Volkswagen to track the source of its lead. And although it's still early days for blockchain-based solutions, major corporations are ready to trial it


Pia Behme

4 min read

 Multinationals face mounting pressure to better understand their supply chains and to eradicate their roots in armed conflict, slavery or child labour.

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Minespider protocol
Minespider has recently started collaborating with Volkswagen to trace the lead supply of the carmaker back to its origin. (Credit: Minespider) 
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Klaus Wiesen is the CEO of the Cologne-based startup Sustainabill. (Credit: Sustainabill)
Klaus Wiesen is the CEO of Cologne-based startup Sustainabill. (Credit: Sustainabill)
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