These three regulatory frameworks are shaping the future of supply chain due diligence – and our solutions are built to help you meet them.

UK Modern Slavery Act

Focus: Labour rights, worker exploitation, supply chain transparency

Who it applies to: UK-based businesses with turnover >£36m

What’s required:

  • Transparency in supply chains

  • Annual Modern Slavery Statement

  • Demonstrable due diligence across suppliers

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Supply Chain Management – Advance package
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Labour Provider / Agency Risk Assessment
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Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD)

Focus: Human rights and environmental due diligence across the full supply chain

Who it applies to: EU and non-EU companies over defined thresholds (e.g. 500+ employees and €150m+ turnover)

What’s required:

  • Risk-based due diligence

  • Prevent, mitigate, and end adverse impacts

  • Stakeholder engagement and remediation

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Supply Chain Management – Lead Package
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Desktop risk Assessments
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Evaluate Environmental audit
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EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR)

Focus: Prevent products linked to deforestation from entering EU markets

Who it applies to: Companies importing regulated products (e.g. soy, palm oil, timber, coffee, cocoa)

What’s required:

  • Supply chain mapping

  • Geolocation data of production land

  • Proof of deforestation-free sourcing

  • Risk assessments and mitigation

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Timber Supply Chain Mapping & Assessment
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FAQs

Who needs to publish a Modern Slavery Statement?

Any commercial organisation supplying goods/services, carrying on business in the UK, with turnover ≥ £36m.

What should a Modern Slavery Statement include?

Six basics: structure & supply chains, policies, due diligence, risk assessment, effectiveness/KPIs, and training.

What happens if a business does not comply with the Act?

The Secretary of State can seek a court order; continued non-compliance can lead to contempt of court and an unlimited fine.

Which companies are in scope of the CSDDD?

EU companies with >1,000 employees and >€450m global turnover; plus certain franchising/licensing groups. Non-EU firms are in scope if EU turnover >€450m (with parallel franchise thresholds).

What due diligence obligations does the Directive introduce?

Identify, prevent, mitigate and remedy human-rights and environmental harms across own ops, subsidiaries and business partners; stakeholder engagement, complaints mechanism, monitoring, public reporting, and a climate transition plan.

What are the penalties for non-compliance (CSDDD)?

Member States must set effective penalties, including fines based on net worldwide turnover—max not less than 5%. Public naming can also apply.

Which products and commodities are covered by the EUDR?

Cattle (and beef/leather), cocoa, coffee, oil palm, rubber, soy and wood, plus derived products.

What due diligence steps must companies take before placing products on the EU market (EUDR)?

Collect plot-level geolocation and supply-chain info, assess risk, mitigate any risk, then file a due-diligence statement confirming legal and deforestation-free origin (cut-off 31 Dec 2020).

What are the consequences of non-compliance with the EUDR?

Fines up to at least 4% of EU turnover, seizure/withdrawal of products, and potential exclusion from public procurement or market access