CSDDD Implementation for Dummies 

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About CSDDD Implementation for Dummies 

This eBook helps you move from understanding the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD) to embedding responsible business practices across your operations and value chain. It explains why due diligence matters beyond compliance and simplifies the directive into a clear, actionable roadmap. 

You will also learn a practical approach with the osapiens HUB to turn compliance into a driver of resilience, transparency, and long-term value. Real-world examples and best practices show how companies can manage risks, protect human rights, and strengthen sustainability performance. 

Grasp key due diligence requirements: Understand the core obligations of the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive and what they mean for your business to ensure compliance and reduce risk. 

Identify risks and act with confidence: Learn how to map your value chain, assess potential human rights and environmental risks, and implement effective measures to stay ahead of regulatory expectations. 

Use practical tools for effortless compliance: Discover how technology can streamline due diligence, automate monitoring, and provide transparent reporting for a future-ready compliance process. 

More About the CSDDD Implementation Guide 

The Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive is reshaping how businesses approach responsibility across their operations and value chains. This guide helps you move from uncertainty to a structured process that identifies risks, protects human rights, and drives sustainable growth. 

From Complexity to Clarity 

Break down the essentials of CSDDD and understand what truly matters for your organization. Learn how to prioritize actions, integrate due diligence into your strategy, and stay ahead of evolving expectations. 

A Practical Path to CSDDD Compliance 

Follow a clear, step-by-step approach to map your value chain, assess risks, and implement effective measures. Each step is designed to make compliance manageable while strengthening resilience and stakeholder trust. 

Leveraging Technology for Responsible Businesses 

See how the osapiens HUB simplifies due diligence by automating risk assessments, monitoring suppliers, and ensuring transparent reporting. Turn compliance into a strategic advantage that supports long-term success. 

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Frauke Vogt

Senior Product Specialist

Expert Insights

Frauke Vogt brings her expertise in product development and regulatory compliance, helping companies navigate the complexities of the Due Diligence Laws with confidence. As a Senior Product Specialist at osapiens, she focuses on creating intuitive solutions that simplify due diligence, traceability, and risk management. 

Book content at a glance

Introduction

Part I: Future-Proofing Your Business — Sustainability is Your Smart Move

Chapter 1:

Reducing Risk — Why Due Diligence is Your Best Insurance

Chapter 2:

Better Insights, Smarter Decisions — Unlocking Business Efficiency

Chapter 3:

Turning Compliance into Opportunity - Embracing HREDD for Success

Part II: Decoding the Rulebook — What Every Business Needs to Know

Chapter 4:

From Voluntary Guidelines to Binding Laws

Chapter 5:

National Pioneers

Chapter 6:

EU's Sustainability Framework

Part III: Mastering the Due Diligence - Making It Work for Your Business

Chapter 7:

Understanding Due Diligence

Chapter 8:

In Paper and In Practice: The Guide to Effective Policies and Risk Management

Chapter 9:

Risk and Impact Assessments — Spotting Trouble Before It Spots Businesses

Chapter 10:

Preventing and Bringing Adverse Impacts to an End

Chapter 11:

Remediation of Actual Adverse Impacts

Chapter 12:

Stakeholder Engagement Made Simple: Building Bridges, Not Barriers

Chapter 13:

Raising Concerns, Driving Solutions — The Role of Grievance Mechanisms

Chapter 14:

Watch, Learn, and Report — Monitoring and Communicating Due Diligence

Chapter 15:

Understanding the Special Topics in CSDDD

Part IV: A guide to CSDDD and Beyond with the osapiens HUB for Due Diligence

Chapter 16:

Laying the Groundwork — Onboarding and Integrating Data for Effortless Compliance

Chapter 17:

The Power of a Solid Risk Analysis

Chapter 18:

Building Your Risk File with Suppliers

Chapter 19:

The 360° View: Keeping Tabs on News and Grievance

Chapter 20:

Addressing Tier N Risks in Your Supply Chain

Chapter 21:

Measures That Matter: Tackling Risks and Tracking Solutions

Chapter 22:

From Data to Deliverable: Creating Compliance Reports with Confidence

Chapter 23:

Letting Automation Do the Heavy Lifting

Chapter 24:

Expanding Compliance Management: Beyond CSDDD with the osapiens HUB for Due Diligence

Part V: Part of the Tens

Chapter 25:

Top Interviews with osapiens Customers and Partners

Chapter 26:

Top Ten Capacity-Building Methods for Due Diligence Success

Chapter 27:

The ten most important websites for CSDDD and corporate sustainability