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The following data is available in the platform for the evaluation of "appropriateness" in accordance with the LkSG:** #### **The nature and extent of the company’s business activities** - - Country and sector risks - Number of employees #### **Level of influence** - - Your PO-Spend for the supplier / suppliers' overall turnover - Tier in the supply chain #### **Severity and probability of the occurrence of a violation of a human rights or environment related obligation** - - Number of employees (severity: number of affected people) - Maturity Assessment Score and/or risk score in the respective risk category (probability) Also see the BAFA handout on Appropriateness for further information on the regulatory requirements: [https://www.bafa.de/SharedDocs/Downloads/EN/Supply\_Chain\_Act/guidance\_appropriateness.html?nn=1469788](https://www.bafa.de/SharedDocs/Downloads/EN/Supply_Chain_Act/guidance_appropriateness.html?nn=1469788)   - [About the VERSO Supply Chain Hub](https://helpdesk.verso.de/en/supply-chain-hub/about-the-verso-supply-chain-hub?hsLang=en#main-content) - 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