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EU and UK supply chain due diligence developments: CSDDD, EUDR, CSRD, Modern Slavery and the Proceeds of Crime Act, with practical steps

Published on: 23 October 2024

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Practical delivery remains daunting, highlighted by the European Commission’s plan to push back by 12 months the commencement of the European Union Deforestation Regulation, allowing businesses extra time to ready themselves for its granular legal due diligence obligations.

The range of moving parts companies must weigh includes:

the EU Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive, or CSDDD, which took effect at the end of July
the significant ruling on supply chain oversight issued by the Court of Appeal in World Uyghur Congress v National Crime Agency in late June, and
recent corporate supply chain shortcomings that have undermined trust and re-emphasised established benchmarks such as the UK’s Modern Slavery Act 2015

Alongside more enduring soft law, reference points include the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises and the United Nations Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights. Viewed together, these shifts underline the need to monitor and evaluate legal change for applicability, as well as any sectoral or product-specific obligations. Contextualising these duties within particular industries and product categories remains crucial for effective planning and execution. Regular horizon scanning and relevance assessments help convert rules into actionable programmes for businesses.

Translating the legal context into operational steps

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