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The Transposition of the CSDDD - navigating the uncertainty amidst the Omnibus proposal: future scenarios and what to do now?

Business and Human Rights+1

Date: Wednesday 28 May 2025

Time: 09.00 - 16.00 (Registration from 08.30)

Venue: NOVA School of Law, Lisbon, Portugal

Co-organised with:

Event Details

At the European level, the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD) adopted on 13th of June 2024 marks a pivotal moment in the harmonisation of human rights and environmental due diligence (HREDD) standards across the continent. It requires in-scope companies to put in place HREDD processes and is part of a broader pallet of emerging European legislation that EU Member States are also transposing and implementing on corporate sustainability. Its transposition into national law, however, remains a complex and evolving process, with uncertainties arising from the European Commission's Omnibus Proposal released on 26th February 2025, which seeks to introduce revisions to the CSDDD. Against this backdrop, policymakers face uncertainty on how HREDD laws can be designed and implemented in an effective way at the national level, in the process of transposing the CSDDD and in line with international standards.

This workshop aims to provide a platform for policymakers to gain clarity on the latest developments, explore future regulatory scenarios, and discuss immediate actions necessary for effective transposition of the CSDDD. Through expert-led discussions and interactive sessions, participants will engage with legal scholars, practitioners, policymakers, businesses, civil society and industry representatives to navigate the challenges and opportunities ahead.

Objectives

  • To analyse the key elements of the CSDDD and the implications of the Omnibus Proposal.
  • To explore different scenarios in relation to the transposition approaches
  • To examine the lessons learnt from the comparative experiences of the Member States who have already adopted legislative frameworks on mandatory HREDD.
  • To understand how to best promote the adequate implementation of HREDD by companies in their respective countries?
  • To provide actionable guidance for policymakers on immediate next steps.

Key Themes and Discussion Points

1. Understanding the CSDDD and the Omnibus Proposal

  • Overview of the CSDDD: Scope, obligations, and enforcement mechanisms
  • The impact of the Omnibus Proposal: Potential changes and legal uncertainties

2. Transposition Challenges and Best Practices

  • Approaches taken by different EU Member States
  • Lessons learns from Member States who have already adopted legislative frameworks on mandatory HREDD
  • Implementation challenges for businesses and regulators

3. Accompanying Measures

  • How can national policymakers support companies in complying with HREDD expectations?
  • What concrete implementation strategies and accompanying measures can be put in place?

4. Practical Guidance for Policymakers

  • Immediate steps to align national laws with the CSDDD
  • Engaging with businesses, civil society, and other stakeholders
  • Balancing legal certainty with flexibility for different industries

Pricing and Registration

Attendance is by invitation only. If you wish to attend, please contact Dr Irene Pietropaoli or Dr Jasmine Elliott.

Organised by:

With the support of the Laudes Foundation, part of BIICL's project on comparing impacts of HREDD legal models on internal corporate practice 

Organising committee:

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