Highlighting Services: Discover our Supplier Engagement and Due Diligence Offering
With the adoption of the CSDDD, the European legislator introduced new and ambitious requirements for companies. Organizations are required to identify, assess, mitigate, and eliminate environmental and social risks related to their own operations and supply chains. The legislation builds upon existing frameworks, such as the UNGPs and OECD Guidelines.
The European regulatory landscape is rapidly evolving, and companies are under increasing pressure to align their operations and supply chains with ambitious sustainability requirements. With the adoption of the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD), organisations must now go beyond good intentions and ensure that their policies and practices are fully compliant with European standards.
At CSR Europe, we recognise both the challenge and the opportunity this presents. To support companies in this transition, we offer tailored services designed to help organisations strengthen their due diligence processes and foster meaningful stakeholder dialogue across their supply chains.
Due Diligence Service: Turning Compliance into Opportunity
The CSDDD sets out clear expectations: companies must identify, assess, mitigate, and eliminate environmental and social risks across their operations and supply chains. While these requirements build on existing international frameworks such as the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights (UNGPs) and the OECD Guidelines, they represent a step change in the way companies must operate.
The challenge for many lies in understanding where they currently stand. What practices are already aligned with the new legislation? Where are the gaps, and how can these be addressed effectively?
CSR Europe’s Due Diligence Service helps companies answer these questions through a comprehensive maturity assessment. We provide:
An in-depth analysis of existing practices, mapping them against CSDDD requirements.
A clear picture of compliance gaps and areas for improvement.
Prioritised recommendations to close these gaps in a cost-efficient and impact-oriented way.
For companies seeking deeper support, the service can be expanded to include:
A Roadmap for Action detailing concrete measures across departments.
Assistance in reshaping and rewriting policies and processes to align with compliance obligations.
A Due Diligence Progress Report to communicate achievements and practices transparently to stakeholders.
This service is not only about avoiding risks—it’s about creating a solid foundation for long-term resilience, trust, and competitiveness.
Supplier Engagement: Building Sustainable Partnerships
Compliance with due diligence legislation cannot be achieved in isolation. Suppliers, distributors, employees, and peers all play a critical role in shaping a company’s sustainability performance. Recognising this, CSR Europe offers a dedicated Supplier Engagement Service, designed to foster meaningful dialogue with both direct and indirect stakeholders.
This service goes beyond compliance. It provides companies with a structured platform for two-way conversations on mutual expectations, challenges, and opportunities. Through face-to-face discussions in a safe and constructive environment, organisations can gain valuable insights from their stakeholders while ensuring that diverse voices are heard.
Key features of the Supplier Engagement Service include:
Structured discussions on priority topics such as environmental impact, social responsibility, and ethical business practices.
Actionable feedback from suppliers and other stakeholders, enabling companies to refine their strategies and strengthen accountability.
Tailored frameworks that align engagement efforts with both business objectives and stakeholder needs.
Stakeholder engagement is not only a best practice—it is specifically recommended under the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) and the CSDDD. By embedding it into their sustainability strategies, companies can enhance decision-making, build stronger partnerships, and ultimately deliver greater impact.
Why Act Now?
The CSDDD and related EU directives are reshaping the way companies must approach sustainability, accountability, and risk management. Organisations that take proactive steps today will not only achieve compliance but also strengthen their reputation, resilience, and stakeholder trust.
CSR Europe’s Due Diligence and Supplier Engagement services are designed to guide companies through this transition with expertise, structure, and impact. Together, these services provide a powerful toolkit to meet regulatory requirements, foster stronger partnerships, and unlock new opportunities for sustainable growth.
📩 To learn more about how these services can support your company, please contact CSR Europe’s Senior Manager ph@csreurope.org
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