Broad support for the CSDDD
Based on internationally accepted standards on Responsible Business Conduct, the EU has developed legislation over the past years. The Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD) is set to level the playing field in the internal market in this regard. In summer 2024, the final compromise was widely supported by large companies, SMEs, civil society organizations, trade unions and other stakeholders across Europe. In the light of an «Omnibus» proposal presented by the European Commission in February 2025, an equally broad group of stakeholders voices strong concerns about changes to the just agreed legislation and calls for protecting the adopted CSDDD.
Business Statement
We take a critical view of the European Commission’s current [Omnibus] proposals regarding the CSDDD, and fear that they will result in more red tape and less impact
Germany
International Organisation Statement
Omnibus puts CSDDD at risk to not be aligned with the UN Guiding Principles anymore
European Union
Business Statement
Omnibus: risk-based approach and original enforcement mechanisms must be preserved
European Union
Experts Statement
Joint Statement on important concerns about Omnibus
European Union
Business Statement
Group of German SMEs: «The CSDDD contains a number of direct support and protection measures for SMEs. We expect the German government to apply these rules in Germany as quickly and effectively as possible.»
Germany
Business Statement
German SME entrepreneur: «To understand debureaucratisation as the dismantling of fundamental human rights and environmental standards, of all things, is a pitiful understanding of entrepreneurship»*
Germany
Business Statement
«We call on the European Parliament and Council to focus the Omnibus on simplification instead of deregulation»
European Union
Business Statement
Eurosif warns Omnibus proposals risk undermining investment and competitiveness
European Union
Business Statement
As the world’s largest corporate sustainability initiative, the UN Global Compact encourages upholding the ambition of the EU’s current corporate sustainability laws
Business Statement
Corporate Leaders Group warns against reopening CSDDD and emphasizes the need for regulatory stability
European Union
«Of course (..) we also see that the rules could be simplified (..) [b]ut for that you don’t have to change the basic legislation. There is mainly an agenda behind that to partially block those laws.»*
Business Statement
IKEA joins group of companies concerned about potential reopening of the CSDDD
European Union
Political Statement
We categorically oppose any attempt to include the CSDDD in the Omnibus proposal
European Union
Experts Statement
Reopening the CSDDD would be a deep disappointment for communities in the Global South
European Union
Multistakeholder Statement
Omnibus must not result in weakening sustainability due diligence
European Union
Business Statement
Dutch business statement on the EU Omnibus proposal
Netherlands
International Organisation Statement
The CSDDD builds upon universal instruments
European Union
Experts Statement
French National Human Rights Institution Statement on Omnibus: «The CNCDH is concerned about the role played by France in this context.»
France
Multistakeholder Statement
Omnibus Simplification Package Creates Uncertainty
Finland
Business Statement
Investors call on the European Commission to preserve the integrity and ambition of theEU’s sustainable finance framework
European Union
Business Statement
A legal framework is needed to bring about real change. Specifically, the legislator must provide clear guidelines, binding standards and sufficient resources for practical implementation at an early stage.
Germany
Business Statement
Cocoa Coalition statement on Omnibus initiative
European Union
Business Statement
Business views on the EU omnibus proposal
European Union
Business Statement
Amundi, EDF Among Firms Asking EU Not to Water Down ESG Rules
France
Business Statement
In light of increasing and often inconsistent human rights and environmental regulations in various countries, we support the harmonisation of appropriate due diligence obligations for companies, such as the CSDDD.
Netherlands
Union Statement
DGB and Works Councils of German DAX40-companies strongly support mandatory due diligence
Germany
Political Statement
Corporate sustainability due diligence: Council gives its final approval
European Union
Business Statement
A fair and sustainable future for people and planet
European Union
Business Statement
The RBA welcomes the adoption of the CSDDD by the European Parliament
European Union
Multistakeholder Statement
The CSDDD is a real milestone and would demonstrate the concrete European commitment to promotion of sustainable business conduct
European Union
Business Statement
AIM praises the EU for enacting laws to enhance human rights and environmental standards in supply chains
European Union
Business Statement
Eurosif welcomes European Parliament vote on CSDDD
European Union
Multistakeholder Statement
Fair Labour Association welcomes European Parliament passage of EU CSDDD
European Union
Business Statement
COCERAL, FEDIOL and FEFAC welcome the adoption of the CSDDD by the European Parliament
European Union
Business Statement
EUROBAT welcomes the adoption of the CSDDD by the European Parliament and commits to lead sustainability in the battery industry
European Union
Business Statement
Now that the EU Parliament has adopted the CSDDD, the Corporate Leaders Group calls on the EU Council to endorse this decision and adopt this long-awaited law!
European Union
Business Statement
HEMA welcomes the adoption of the CSDDD by the European Parliament
Netherlands
Political Statement
MEPs adopt rules for firms on human rights and environment
European Union
Business Statement
Broad business support for the CSDDD
Netherlands
Business Statement
Recommendations of the Dutch Sustainable Growth Coalition for the new Dutch Cabinet
Netherlands
Business Statement
European Shippers’ Council welcomes the new Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD) proposal although it has been revised and watered down compared to the previous version
European Union
Political Statement
With the changes made in the final stage of the negotiations, the Government considers that the compromise text has, on the whole, moved in such a positive direction in terms of Swedish positions that Sweden can support it.
Sweden
Political Statement
Statement by Palazzo Chigi on EU packaging and packaging waste regulation and corporate sustainability due diligence directive
Italy
Multistakeholder Statement
We call on the Italian government to support the adoption of the CSDDD
Italy
Multistakeholder Statement
Time is running out – Sweden must vote in favor of a law on corporate responsibility for human rights, environment and climate!
Sweden
Experts Statement
Three reasons to vote for the EU CSDDD
France
Business Statement
Peru, Ivory Coast and Ukraine business organisations call for EU CSDDD
Ukraine
Business Statement
Holcim supports the implementation of regulatory frameworks that require mandatory human rights and environmental due diligence. A common legal requirement, such as that proposed at the European Union level, contributes to bringing companies to the same standard.
European Union
Political Statement
Statement by First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economy of Ukraine on the CSDDD
Ukraine
Business Statement
Belgian Declaration in Support of Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD)
Belgium
Experts Statement
Ukrainian civil society calls the EU to be consistent in promoting more resilient and responsible business conduct
Ukraine
Business Statement
EU Due Diligence: Not voting for the compromise would further weaken the competitiveness of French companies
France
Business Statement
evofenedex remains supportive of European CSR law
Netherlands
Multistakeholder Statement
Statement by the Sustainable Finance Advisory Board of the German Federal Government on the CSDDD
Germany
Business Statement
We welcome forthcoming landmark legislation in the EU on Responsible Business Conduct
Ukraine
Business Statement
Statement by VNO-NCW
Netherlands
Business Statement
Due Diligence Directive, CNA in favour
Italy
Business Statement
Statement by MKB-Nederland
Netherlands
Business Statement
The government should support the adoption of the EU Directive on corporate responsibility
Italy
Business Statement
We do not want the CSR Directive to fail
Finland
Business Statement
Statement of the Cocoa Coalition on the CSDDD
European Union
Business Statement
Mandatory international regulation covering the whole value chain is needed to promote responsibility
Finland
International Organisation Statement
Joint statement by OHCHR, UNDP, UNEP, UNFPA, UNICEF and UNOPS on the EU CSDDD
European Union
Business Statement
Corporate responsibility is an international competitive asset for Finnish companies
Finland
Political Statement
No blocking of human rights and environmental protection – German approval of the Supply Chain Act!
Germany
Multistakeholder Statement
We call on the Italian government to support the adoption of the CSDDD
Italy
Business Statement
Fairtrade Italia statement
Italy
Business Statement
The import into the EU of tomato derivatives that do not meet the sustainability standards required of similar European productions
Italy
Business Statement
WBCSD Public Statement in support of the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD)
European Union
Business Statement
Fairtrade urges EU member states to vote YES for #CSDDD
European Union
Business Statement
The EU Supply Chain Directive as an opportunity to harmonise business engagement in a clear and implementable regulatory framework
Italy
Multistakeholder Statement
Statement on the CSDDD
Germany
Experts Statement
We must vote for the CSDDD on February 14
France
Business Statement
The UN Global Compact reiterates its support for efforts toward mandatory human rights and environmental due diligence worldwide
European Union
Church Statement
EU Member States must deliver the EU Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive
European Union
Business Statement
Adopting the CS3D is an indispensable step toward a sustainable future
European Union
Business Statement
Nordic businesses call on their governments to supports the Corporate Sustainabiliy Due Diligence Directive
European Union
Business Statement
ETI reiterates call to support the CSDDD
European Union
Multistakeholder Statement
CSDDD: essential to adopt agreement between Parliament and Council
Italy
Union Statement
Vote for the EU CSDDD
European Union
Business Statement
The EU Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive is About to Face a Critical Vote
European Union
Business Statement
CSDDD: Undermining the compromise would be strategic mistake for the European economy and would create legal uncertainty
European Union
Experts Statement
CSDDD and Finnish Government’s position paper
Finland
International Organisation Statement
UN Working Group encourages EU Member States to adopt the draft CSDDD
European Union
Political Statement
How Germany poisoned the EU supply chain law
Germany
Business Statement
AIM urges EU member states to support Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive compromise agreement
European Union
Business Statement
EU due diligence law: Undermining the compromise creates legal uncertainty
Germany
Business Statement
Joint public statement on the CSDDD vote
European Union
Business Statement
FIBS statement on the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive
Finland
Union Statement
SAK, Akava and STTK: Government threatens to scrap EU CSDDD
Finland
Experts Statement
Statement of the Finnish Corporate Responsibility Law Association regarding the CSDDD
Finland
Experts Statement
BHR Professionals’ Call to Support the CSDDD
European Union
Experts Statement
On the necessary adoption of the CSDDD by the EU Council
Germany
Business Statement
Our support for EU-wide legislation on Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence
European Union
Business Statement
Europe needs a strong supply chain law!
Germany
Business Statement
In the light of ongoing discussions in Germany on their position towards CSDDD, the Cocoa Coalition sent the following statement to the German chancellor
European Union
Business Statement
VAUDE position paper on the FDP decision to stop the EU Supply Chain Directive
Germany
Business Statement
A Gain for Corporate Good
European Union
Business Statement
The CSDDD Political Agreement: A BSR Perspective
European Union
Political Statement
Corporate due diligence: No business as usual, literally
European Union
Multistakeholder Statement
Delivering an EU-wide standard on responsible business: a joint call from business, trade unions and civil society organisations
European Union
Business Statement
The Volkswagen Group supports a binding legal framework that requires companies and their suppliers to respect human rights. We also welcome the EU’s legislative initiatives such as the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD)
Germany
Business Statement
Business Letter to Federal Chancellor Scholz on the CSDDD
Germany
Business Statement
Open letter by Austrian companies on the CSDDD
Austria
Business Statement
Joint letter by Swedish companies on the CSDDD
Sweden
Business Statement
Support for alignment of the CSDDD with the international standards on sustainability due diligence
European Union
Union Statement
No borders for human rights in supply chains
Germany
International Organisation Statement
Michel Forst – UN Special Rapporteur on environmental defenders under the Aarhus Convention
European Union
Multistakeholder Statement
Statement of the Cocoa Coalition on the CSDDD
European Union
Multistakeholder Statement
Inclusion of living wage and income in EU CSDDD is essential
European Union
International Organisation Statement
Joint letter to President von der Leyen
European Union
Multistakeholder Statement
Call for effective EU legislation on mandatory human rights and environmental due diligence
European Union
Business Statement
Investor Statement in support of mandated human rights and environmental due diligence in the European Union
European Union
Business Statement
Nordic Business Network for Human Rights supports EU legislation on mandatory human rights due diligence
European Union
Multistakeholder Statement
The Swedish government should actively work for an effective regulatory framework on the EU-level
Sweden
Business Statement
Support for EU framework on mandatory human rights and environmental due diligence
European UnionThis compilation of statements on the CSDDD is presented by the Dutch multistakeholder-coalition IDVO (Initiative for Sustainable and Responsible Business Conduct), a coalition of over 150 businesses of all sizes, academics, religious organizations, trade unions and civil society organizations.