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Global business is complex. At the same time, expectations from customers, business partners, and regulators are increasing, requiring companies to address human rights and environmental risks throughout their value chains. But what risks exist within your value chain? And which regulatory developments are relevant for your business? We support you in implementing human rights and environmental due diligence in a systematic and practical way.

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Every company faces different challenges when implementing human rights and environmental due diligence. We support you in developing solutions tailored to your individual context, from strengthening your due diligence processes and conducting risk analyses to designing effective preventive and remedial measures.

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Would you like to effectively embed human rights and environmental due diligence within your company? Our training programmes help you better understand requirements, identify practical implementation steps and systematically integrate due diligence processes into your day-to-day business.

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Current regulatory and political developments

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Voluntary International Frameworks

The foundation of the LkSG and the CSDDD: Discover the requirements that the UN Guiding Principles and OECD Guidelines place on companies and how they can be implemented in practice.

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German Supply Chain Due Diligence Act (LkSG)

Human rights in supply chains: What does the German Supply Chain Due Diligence Act require from your company? Learn about key due diligence obligations, scope and practical implementation approaches.

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EU Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD)

You want to understand what the CSDDD means for your company? Through the Omnibus I proposal, the EU aims to harmonise and simplify reporting and due diligence requirements, especially for SMEs. Learn more here.

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EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR)

The EUDR requires companies to establish deforestation-free supply chains. Learn about its scope, due diligence requirements and practical implementation steps.

Our free online tools

CSR Risk Check

The online tool helps you assess product-, commodity- and country-specific CSR risks.

SME Compass

The SME Compass guides you step by step through the due diligence process and enables you to compare different sustainability standards.

BHR Navigator

Your portal for exclusive case studies and background information on specific environmental and human rights topics.

elan! Portal

This free online resource supports you in establishing deforestation-free supply chains.

Online Course

Our online course provides a practical introduction to the topic of business and human rights.

Media Library

Here you will find additional information, recordings and publications on business and human rights.

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ArticleBusiness and Human Rights
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Date 18.03.2026

Omnibus I-Update and practical implementation of the CSDDD

With Omnibus I, the EU aims to further harmonise reporting and due diligence obligations under the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) and the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD). But what…