Textile industry presents recommendations on EU due diligence

Together, these organisations represent the majority of brands and retailers from EU market countries and represent garment manufacturers that make up around 50 per cent of extra-EU imports of garments and textiles. Coming from a sector classified as high-risk by the OECD, their knowledge and experience is critical in developing effective due diligence mandates in the garment industry.  

In their joint recommendations on the EU Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence (EU CSDD) Directive, the organisations emphasise the necessity for a comprehensive due diligence approach that is risk-based. They argue that, when well-designed, mandatory due diligence positively affects all parties across the supply chain: responsible businesses will profit from an EU-wide level playing field, and suppliers, including their workers, will benefit from the responsible purchasing practices of their customers. 

The organisations, therefore, offer guidance to EU decision makers on how to further develop the EU CSDD Directive. The directive must capture the responsibility of companies to respect human rights and the environment in their supply chain as formulated in the UNGPs and OECD guidelines. Most importantly, it must offer clarity and legal certainty.

Fibre2Fashion News Desk (RR)