Due diligence - Hohenstein

In July 2024, the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD), also known as the EU Supply Chain Act, came into force. The directive obliges companies to respect human rights and environmental standards by implementing defined due diligence obligations.

From July 2028, companies with more than 3,000 employees and EUR 1.5 billion in net annual turnover worldwide are expected to be affected.
From 2029, the scope will be extended to companies with 1,000 or more employees and EUR 450 million in net annual turnover.

The scope of application extends to the company's own business activities, those of its subsidiaries and direct business partners, and – in the event of indications of human rights violations or environmental damage – also to indirect business partners.

Human rights and environmental due diligence obligations include:

Integrating due diligence obligations into corporate policy and management systems (especially risk management)
Identifying and assessing adverse human rights and environmental impacts
Preventing, ending or minimising actual and potential adverse human rights and environmental impacts
Deriving remedial measures
Monitoring and evaluating its effectiveness
Establishing a reporting and complaint procedure
Public communication about the fulfilment of due diligence obligations

Specific requirements under the CSDDD include:

Consideration of measurable environmental impacts such as:
- harmful soil changes
- water or air pollution
- harmful emissions
- excessive water consumption
- and other impacts on natural resources
The development of a climate-related transition plan in line with the objectives of the Paris Agreement

Our solutions for your business

We offer tailored support to help you meet your due diligence requirements.

Customised consulting
Analysis
Certification

Customised consulting

We accompany you on your journey!

We offer customised solutions for fulfilling due diligence obligations in supply chains:

Individual strategies
Together with you, we develop practical and realistic measures – tailored to the specific requirements of your company.
Project support
We accompany you in the development of framework conditions, guidelines and communication measures as well as their implementation in your supply chains. Thanks to our global network, you receive first-class support – even directly on site.

Analysis

Identify and close gaps

Do you already have a strategy in place, but are still missing individual components to fully implement your due diligence obligations?

We offer you:

Status analysis
In a joint workshop, we analyse your business activities and provide you with a clear overview of the status quo of your supply chain.
Gap analysis & roadmap
We identify specific weaknesses in your sustainability concept and develop a specific implementation roadmap – including clear roles and responsibilities.

Certification

Certifications as the next step

Have you already established strategies, processes and responsibilities?

Then these certifications are the next logical step towards the practical implementation of your due diligence obligations:

OEKO-TEX® RESPONSIBLE BUSINESS

A comprehensive management tool for implementing due diligence along your supply chain

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Green Button

The state sustainability seal for textiles in Germany. It is based on two pillars – one of which is compliance with due diligence. Hohenstein is an approved certification body for the Green Button.

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