Supply chain due diligence

The process of finding, preventing and fixing human rights and environmental problems in a company’s supply chain.

It is required by laws such as the EU CSDDD and the German supply chain act. Typical steps are risk mapping, supplier checks and corrective action.

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• CSDDD providers
• Supply chain ESG and due diligence

Related terms

• CSDDD (Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive)
• Value chain

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Reviewed 14 October 2026. General information, not legal advice.