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CSDDD

The Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD) is a cornerstone of the European Union’s sustainability framework, requiring large companies to identify, prevent and address adverse human rights and environmental impacts across their operations, subsidiaries and value chains. Closely linked to the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD), the legislation seeks to drive greater corporate accountability and more robust supply chain due diligence.

SustainabilityOnline reports on the latest developments with regard to the CSDDD, including regulatory updates, implementation guidance, supply chain due diligence, corporate governance and evolving compliance requirements. We examine how organisations are responding to changes in EU sustainability legislation, strengthening risk management, improving transparency across global value chains and embedding due diligence into long-term business strategy. We also cover the relationship between CSDDD and wider sustainability regulations, including ESG reporting, climate transition planning and corporate disclosure requirements.

Related topics: human rights due diligence, environmental due diligence, supply chain transparency, responsible sourcing, corporate governance, ESG regulation, sustainability reporting, Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD), climate transition planning, risk management, stakeholder engagement, corporate accountability, EU sustainability legislation and responsible business practices.

The EU has published its much-anticipated Omnibus Proposal, which seeks to simplify the bloc's bureaucratic red tape, particularly around sustainability commitments, while balancing regulatory goals with business competitiveness.
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5 key takeaways from the EU Omnibus Proposal

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The EU has published its much-anticipated Omnibus Proposal, which seeks to simplify the bloc’s bureaucratic red tape, particularly around sustainability…

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The European Commission has announced a €545 million funding package to accelerate Africa's clean energy transition.
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Investors call on European Commission to maintain sustainable finance framework

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The Institutional Investors Group on Climate Change (IIGCC), the European Sustainable Investment Forum (Eurosif), and the Principles for Responsible Investment…

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European businesses need to 'urgently' align their finance and investment to business models with the EU's environmental and social objectives, a new report by the EU Platform on Sustainable Finance has said.
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EU businesses face ‘urgent’ need to align operations with environmental objectives

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European businesses need to ‘urgently’ align their finance and investment to business models with the EU’s environmental and social objectives,…

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With 75% of food and beverage firms prioritising sustainability, a comprehensive supply chain overhaul is needed to ensure goals are met, a new report by DNV has stated.
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Food and beverage sector needs to overhaul supply chains to boost sustainability

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With 75% of food and beverage firms prioritising sustainability, a comprehensive supply chain overhaul is needed to ensure goals are…

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The market for ESG reporting software is set to 'skyrocket' in the coming years, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 26% from 2023 to 2029, a new report by Verdantix has found.
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Spend on ESG reporting software ‘set to quadruple by 2029’

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The market for ESG reporting software is set to ‘skyrocket’ in the coming years, growing at a compound annual growth…

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Business in the Community Ireland (BITCI) recently launched a new action plan, Accelerate – The Business Pact for Climate and Nature
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Tomás Sercovich on BITCI Ireland’s support for Irish firms in achieving net zero targets

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Business in the Community Ireland (BITCI) recently launched a new action plan, Accelerate – The Business Pact for Climate and…

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With the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD) set to come into effect for European businesses in 2027, a new study by EQS Group and the University of Applied Sciences Ansbach has identified 'critical gaps' that need to be addressed by firms.
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Critical gaps in supply chain transparency identified as CSDDD nears

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With the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD) set to come into effect for European businesses in 2027, a new…

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