What is the status on Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (#CSDDD)? The future of CSDDD is currently uncertain. The final draft of the directive was recently withdrawn from the European Council's voting agenda, as several member states indicated that they would abstain from the vote. Once it became clear that there would not be a majority vote in favor of the directive, the decision was made to postpone the vote. It is now expected to take place after the European Parliament elections in June. However, there is a suspicion that the election might alter the composition of the decision-making bodies, potentially eliminating any support for the CSDDD. If this happens, it is highly unlikely that the current requirements of the directive will be approved, and we should anticipate reductions in corporate liability. Heidi Hautala, VP of the European Parliament and Salla Tuominen, Head of Corporate at DLA Piper will answer your questions at our next #EthicsTalkLIVE on March 1st. More info and registration: https://lnkd.in/ddtNMhNB
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Here we go #csddd The law now needs to pass a final vote by the European Parliament. The outcome of that vote remains uncertain, given the extent of the amendments made in recent weeks. Let's see what comes next.
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Today's endorsement of the CSDDD is a significant landmark recognition toward regulating businesses to uphold human rights and environmental standards. Yes to the CSDDD, but devastating & deplorable last-minute concessions. Disappointingly, the CSDDD will now only apply to roughly 0.05% of EU companies and business activities that typically bear risks for the environment and human rights. But it is far from a resounding victory for victims and advocates: the endorsed compromise falls short of the ambition of the original trilogue agreement due to last-minute, undemocratic manoeuvres by Member States, who have once again betrayed those they should protect from corporate harm. https://lnkd.in/dsHrjbZs
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Finally, the EU Member States got their act together and reached an agreement on the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive. The price of the agreement was a significant dilution of the level of ambition of the #CSDDD. The scope of the directive will be limited to companies with over one thousand employees instead of five hundred. High-risks sectors were deleted entirely and the legislation's entry into force will be further delayed. The behaviour of the Council and Member States in recent months has been reprehensible and damaging to the credibility of EU decision-making. Instead of respecting the December trilogue agreement, already a balanced compromise, Member States engaged in endless rounds of horse-trading and last-minute attempts to water down the legislation. Despite this sabotage by the FDP party in the German government, Italy, France, Finland and others, the core of the directive remains intact. The UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights will be, for the first time, codified in EU law, and businesses will be obliged to conduct environmental and human rights due diligence in their value chains. Beneficiaries of CSDDD will be the millions of people in modern slavery and other victims of corporate negligence and abuse. Responsible companies will also benefit from a level playing field and businesses will finally get more engaged in the fight against climate change. Next, the Council of Ministers will formally adopt the agreement, after which it will be voted in the Legal Affairs Committee of the European Parliament with a final vote in the plenary in April.
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When you no longer hope for the unexpected, it happens! The EU Member States have surprisingly managed to reach an agreement on the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (#CSDDD or #CS3D), though with significant concessions. The directive’s reach has been narrowed to companies with more than one thousand employees, removing the high-risk sectors and delaying the legislation’s enforcement. Despite these changes, the directive’s core remains robust. It transposes the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights into EU law for the first time, mandating businesses to conduct due diligence regarding environmental and human rights within their supply chains. This directive is a critical step forward for the millions affected by modern slavery and corporate negligence, ensuring a level playing field for conscientious companies and advancing the global fight against climate change. At least, that is the promise, but haven’t we heard that before? With the Council of Ministers set to formalize the agreement soon, followed by the necessary procedural votes in the European Parliament, we might soon start a new era in corporate sustainability within the EU. In the coming days, I will analyze and publish insights on what this directive might mean for smallholder value chains. It’s crucial to ensure that the CSDDD does not inadvertently harm smallholders, similar to the unintended effects with the implementation of the European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR). Stay tuned for an in-depth look at how these changes could shape the future for smallholder farmers and the broader agricultural landscape. #smallholderfarmers #sustainability
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Finally, the EU Member States got their act together and reached an agreement on the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive. The price of the agreement was a significant dilution of the level of ambition of the #CSDDD. The scope of the directive will be limited to companies with over one thousand employees instead of five hundred. High-risks sectors were deleted entirely and the legislation's entry into force will be further delayed. The behaviour of the Council and Member States in recent months has been reprehensible and damaging to the credibility of EU decision-making. Instead of respecting the December trilogue agreement, already a balanced compromise, Member States engaged in endless rounds of horse-trading and last-minute attempts to water down the legislation. Despite this sabotage by the FDP party in the German government, Italy, France, Finland and others, the core of the directive remains intact. The UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights will be, for the first time, codified in EU law, and businesses will be obliged to conduct environmental and human rights due diligence in their value chains. Beneficiaries of CSDDD will be the millions of people in modern slavery and other victims of corporate negligence and abuse. Responsible companies will also benefit from a level playing field and businesses will finally get more engaged in the fight against climate change. Next, the Council of Ministers will formally adopt the agreement, after which it will be voted in the Legal Affairs Committee of the European Parliament with a final vote in the plenary in April.
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EU #CSDDD has passed, which is a significant step forward for mandating business actors address their human rights and environmental impacts. However, as European Coalition for Corporate Justice points out the agreement was only possible with significant concessions. More work lies ahead to ensure all business actors, including financial actors, conduct robust #HREDD in line with international business and human rights frameworks.
Expert on sustainability and corporate accountability; Vice President of the European Parliament 2017-24, Green MEP 1995-2003, 2009-11, 2014-24
Finally, the EU Member States got their act together and reached an agreement on the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive. The price of the agreement was a significant dilution of the level of ambition of the #CSDDD. The scope of the directive will be limited to companies with over one thousand employees instead of five hundred. High-risks sectors were deleted entirely and the legislation's entry into force will be further delayed. The behaviour of the Council and Member States in recent months has been reprehensible and damaging to the credibility of EU decision-making. Instead of respecting the December trilogue agreement, already a balanced compromise, Member States engaged in endless rounds of horse-trading and last-minute attempts to water down the legislation. Despite this sabotage by the FDP party in the German government, Italy, France, Finland and others, the core of the directive remains intact. The UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights will be, for the first time, codified in EU law, and businesses will be obliged to conduct environmental and human rights due diligence in their value chains. Beneficiaries of CSDDD will be the millions of people in modern slavery and other victims of corporate negligence and abuse. Responsible companies will also benefit from a level playing field and businesses will finally get more engaged in the fight against climate change. Next, the Council of Ministers will formally adopt the agreement, after which it will be voted in the Legal Affairs Committee of the European Parliament with a final vote in the plenary in April.
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24.04.24. #Duediligence: #MEPs adopt rules for firms on #humanrights and #environment - Applies to EU and non-EU companies and parent companies with turnover of more than 450 million euro - Firms to create transition plan that complies with #ParisAgreement - Companies will be liable for damages and can be fined for non-compliance
Due diligence: MEPs adopt rules for firms on human rights and environment | News | European Parliament
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As Heidi Hautala, Vice President of the EU parliament, rightly asserts: with the approval of the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive: "The UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights will be, for the first time, codified in EU law, and businesses will be obliged to conduct environmental and human rights due diligence in their value chains". A momentous occasion indeed, marking a significant step forward in Europe's commitment to sustainability. Great and exciting time to witness this happening in Europe 👏 #csddd #humanrights #duediligence #corporatesustainability #unguidingprinciples #businessandhumanrights
Expert on sustainability and corporate accountability; Vice President of the European Parliament 2017-24, Green MEP 1995-2003, 2009-11, 2014-24
Finally, the EU Member States got their act together and reached an agreement on the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive. The price of the agreement was a significant dilution of the level of ambition of the #CSDDD. The scope of the directive will be limited to companies with over one thousand employees instead of five hundred. High-risks sectors were deleted entirely and the legislation's entry into force will be further delayed. The behaviour of the Council and Member States in recent months has been reprehensible and damaging to the credibility of EU decision-making. Instead of respecting the December trilogue agreement, already a balanced compromise, Member States engaged in endless rounds of horse-trading and last-minute attempts to water down the legislation. Despite this sabotage by the FDP party in the German government, Italy, France, Finland and others, the core of the directive remains intact. The UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights will be, for the first time, codified in EU law, and businesses will be obliged to conduct environmental and human rights due diligence in their value chains. Beneficiaries of CSDDD will be the millions of people in modern slavery and other victims of corporate negligence and abuse. Responsible companies will also benefit from a level playing field and businesses will finally get more engaged in the fight against climate change. Next, the Council of Ministers will formally adopt the agreement, after which it will be voted in the Legal Affairs Committee of the European Parliament with a final vote in the plenary in April.
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A significant stride toward fostering a more responsible business environment, with increased accountability toward all stakeholders and society. Kudos to the governments that remained steadfast in their commitment and enabled this progress. Though it has entailed substantial compromises, there is hope for resolution along the way. ***The legislation must now undergo a final vote by the European Parliament. #CSDDD #GRI #UN #EU #valuechain #humarights #duediligence
Expert on sustainability and corporate accountability; Vice President of the European Parliament 2017-24, Green MEP 1995-2003, 2009-11, 2014-24
Finally, the EU Member States got their act together and reached an agreement on the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive. The price of the agreement was a significant dilution of the level of ambition of the #CSDDD. The scope of the directive will be limited to companies with over one thousand employees instead of five hundred. High-risks sectors were deleted entirely and the legislation's entry into force will be further delayed. The behaviour of the Council and Member States in recent months has been reprehensible and damaging to the credibility of EU decision-making. Instead of respecting the December trilogue agreement, already a balanced compromise, Member States engaged in endless rounds of horse-trading and last-minute attempts to water down the legislation. Despite this sabotage by the FDP party in the German government, Italy, France, Finland and others, the core of the directive remains intact. The UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights will be, for the first time, codified in EU law, and businesses will be obliged to conduct environmental and human rights due diligence in their value chains. Beneficiaries of CSDDD will be the millions of people in modern slavery and other victims of corporate negligence and abuse. Responsible companies will also benefit from a level playing field and businesses will finally get more engaged in the fight against climate change. Next, the Council of Ministers will formally adopt the agreement, after which it will be voted in the Legal Affairs Committee of the European Parliament with a final vote in the plenary in April.
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