After several years of debate and development, due diligence legislation is being considered and adopted worldwide. Examples include the European Union’s proposed Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive, the German Supply Chain Act, and others across Europe and North America.
Due diligence legislation aims to improve how companies assess sustainability risks in their supply chains and promote action to avoid, mitigate, and remediate negative impacts. Below, discover a range of due diligence content and resources that can help companies in these efforts.
At the Rainforest Alliance, we have been long-term advocates for mandatory due diligence legislation to help level the playing field and create new opportunities for companies looking to raise their sustainability ambitions. We support companies with their due diligence responsibilities through our certification program and tailored supply chain services.
The Rainforest Alliance considers human rights and environmental due diligence a fundamental corporate responsibility. Our certification program and tailored supply chain services can help companies adhere to the due diligence laws we’re advocating for.
The Rainforest Alliance has developed a comprehensive approach to helping your company achieve deforestation-free supply chains and protect the world’s forests.
Learn about the German Supply Chain Act and how the Rainforest Alliance certification program can help your company meet the requirements.
Find out how our systems and offerings are primed to help certified cocoa and coffee supply chain partners show compliance with EUDR requirements.
To effectively stop human rights violations and negative environmental impacts in global supply chains, EU policymakers should ensure the upcoming legislation leads to positive impacts for rightsholders and improves the situation and the livelihoods of smallholders. It is key that the HREDD directive addresses the root causes of adverse impacts on human rights and the […]
This annex provides an overview of the due diligence laws and relevant business frameworks and guidance relevant to child labor in supply chains.
In the past 30 years the voluntary approach to sustainability has seen an increase in more sustainable practices being adopted by producers, traders, companies and governments. The work of the Rainforest Alliance is based on the voluntary commitment to sustainability of our partners throughout the supply chain. However, voluntary measures alone are not enough to […]