SYNOPSIS   

The EU Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD) is reshaping how organisations identify, assess, and manage environmental and human rights risks across their value chains. While the legislation originates in Europe, its impact is expected to extend well beyond the EU as customers, investors, and business partners increasingly seek greater transparency and accountability from companies operating in global supply chains.

Recent regulatory developments have created uncertainty around what the CSDDD means in practice and how organisations should respond. This webinar will provide a practical overview of the evolving landscape and explore the implications for businesses operating across Asian and international markets.

The session will discuss emerging expectations around due diligence, supplier engagement, governance, and risk management, and consider how these developments are influencing business relationships, procurement practices, and supply chain management. Participants will gain a clearer understanding of what the CSDDD is, why it matters, and the practical steps organisations can take to prepare for an increasingly interconnected regulatory environment.


BIODATA OF SPEAKER

Niels Chlupka is a Principal Consultant within ERM's Corporate Sustainability and Climate Change practice in Kuala Lumpur, with over 14 years of international experience advising clients across Europe and Asia Pacific on climate risk, sustainability strategy, governance, and sustainability-related disclosures.

Niels has supported organisations across manufacturing, agribusiness, infrastructure, financial services, and technology sectors on climate risk assessments, sustainability frameworks, materiality assessments, governance design, supply chain assessments, and sustainability reporting. He helps organisations translate evolving sustainability requirements into practical business actions that support risk management, resilience, and long-term value creation.