Tag: CSDDD

Due diligence in the arms sector: Possible implications of the EU Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive

February 5, 2025

The EU Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD), adopted in June 2024, represents a significant effort to enforce corporate accountability for human rights and environmental impacts. However, the Directive’s application to the arms sector is limited due to exclusions in downstream activities such as the sale and use of arms. These exclusions potentially create gaps in accountabilit