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CSDDD: Introduction to the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence

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Welcome to the short online course of the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive. This course is designed to help you comprehend the scope of the Directive and its implications for businesses and learn how to implement effective due diligence processes for managing human rights, environmental, and governance risks across the value chain.

By completing this course, participants have acquired the learning skills on developing and refining working practices and policies to ensure building a sustainable and responsible business.
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CSDDD: Introduction to the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence

The CSDDD requires businesses to start complying with legal regulations as part of a broader compliance and alignment taking place in Europe and beyond, such as the CSRD and ESG disclosure frameworks.

With this course, participants will fully grasp the CSDDD’s origin and role in the EU Sustainability Agenda.

The course aims to provide the benefit to all professionals of being proactive and avoiding last-minute compliance risks. They learn how to identify and assess sustainability risks, including human rights violations and environmental impacts, in  their operations and supply chains.

During this training, participants find out how to actually evolve their know-how in due diligence, identify risks, prevent them, and mitigate them while earning a competitive edge for maintaining a resilient business and an attractive image for their key clients and partners.

Understanding the scope and applicability outlined in the CSDDD course equips professionals to implement ethical business practices and foster a culture of corporate responsibility.

Participants will also have access to valuable case studies to essentially learn how organizations can successfully meet due diligence requirements and prepare for future regulation expansions, as sustainability due diligence is becoming a global trend.

Join us in creating more resilient businesses and a more sustainable future. Enroll in our CSDDD course today.

Skills upon completion

  • Human Rights & Environmental Risk Assessment
  • Understanding of CSDDD interaction with EU regulations
  • Awareness of due diligence processes across supply chains.
  • Learning how to strengthen key stakeholder relationships to impact compliance

Table of Contents

In the first unit, participants will understand the scope and applicability of the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive, or CSDDD, and the European Union’s role in shaping sustainability both within Europe and on a global scale. The unit explores how this directive impacts global supply chains, influencing businesses and industries beyond the EU’s borders. The core purpose of the CSDDD is examined — why it was introduced, what it aims to achieve, and how it aligns with broader sustainability and corporate responsibility goals. Finally, the key implications of this directive are broken down to understand what it means for companies, stakeholders, and the future of responsible business practices.
In the second unit, participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of the core due diligence requirements outlined in the CSDDD. The focus will be on how companies must actively manage their impacts, fulfil their legal and ethical responsibilities, and integrate sustainability into their business operations.
The unit explores the mandatory obligations that businesses must adhere to, emphasizing the critical role of risk management, accountability, and transparency in achieving sustainability goals. The key topics covered in this unit are risk management, risk identification and assessment, adverse impacts, public communication, policy integration, stakeholder engagement, and transparency measures.
By the end of this unit, participants will be equipped with practical strategies to implement effective due diligence practices and seamlessly integrate sustainability into their corporate strategy. This will not only ensure compliance with the directive but also contribute to a more ethical, responsible, and sustainable future.
The third unit explores the vital role of corporate governance in embedding the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive into business operations. Strong governance structures are crucial for aligning corporate strategies with sustainability goals while ensuring regulatory compliance.
Participants will delve into key aspects such as board accountability, corporate transparency, and cross-departmental collaboration—examining how these elements work together to integrate due diligence processes effectively. Additionally, the importance of aligning decision-making frameworks with the Directive’s requirements is discussed, making sustainability not just an obligation but a fundamental pillar of business operations.
The unit also explores the practical application of due diligence through real-world case studies. These examples show how companies have successfully integrated sustainability, stakeholder engagement, and compliance into their operations, highlighting best practices, innovative approaches, and lessons learned.
From addressing human rights risks to improving supply chain accountability, these cases demonstrate the tangible benefits of aligning with the Directive principles, as well as the consequences of non-compliance.

Accreditations & Memberships

Who is this course for?

All sustainability and ESG professionals who aim to align it with their corporate strategy, executives and board members who oversee risk and governance strategies, and SMEs that want to meet new compliance demands are eligible for this course. It is also relevant to professionals in legal teams and supply chain/procurement managers that manage supplier risks.

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F.A.Q

Take your time to look over the certified courses, identify which one (or more) best closes your knowledge gaps and meets your needs, add it to the cart and complete the payment process as prompted.

You can pay online via stripe with a credit card or debit, PayPal or choose bank remittance. If you work for a company, you may receive an invoice and complete payment via wire transfer. For an invoice request you can also email us here

Upon completion of payment, you will receive a welcome mail that informs you about the details of the course and your attendance. All the courses are attended on the training platform. Always use your credentials every time you want to log in here.

Yes. You will need to have a good internet connection and always use the personal credentials you created to login and continue where you left off. In case you don’t remember or have lost your password, you can request to create a new here.

We recognize each participant’s personal available time and progress, so we have a timeframe of 6 weeks for a course to be completed. It is achievable according to the content. You can message us here to request for an extension of 2 weeks if you need more time.  In case you choose to attend more than one course, time will be extended accordingly. We will also make sure that reminders from instructors are regularly sent out to help you manage your time prior to the deadline.

The point of this course is to learn, understand and gain confidence that your knowledge can be put in practice when you complete it. We offer a second try along with final assessment/ feedback on your progress. 

If you still cannot manage to complete it successfully, there is a 15-day suspension period before you will be able to unlock your account and retake the test.

Instructors typically reply to any questions within 24 hours, except on weekends, when it might take a little longer. You can send your questions here  or send a message via your mailbox on the training platform. Look out for any notifications, as we will schedule get-together online live sessions to reply to any questions about the course and exchange views and thoughts with current and former participants.

a. Each course is designed to fit in with your everyday life whether you are currently working or have other important obligations during the day. Each unit will require an estimated time frame as indicated in the course information. 

b. If you manage to complete all units, successfully, you are then eligible for certification. Your personal digital certification will be issued directly after you complete the course. You can check out a sample of your certificate on each course’s page. Don’t forget to share it on your social media network and upload it on your LinkedIn profile.

We aim to provide relative content that is aligned with well-timed information and ESG reality. Although courses are regularly updated, the certifications are valid for a period of 24 months. You can keep up with notifications regarding our revised units to renew your certificate.

It is not possible to download our content. You can only stream it online via the learning platform. You will be able, however, to download a summary pdf presentation after the end of each unit.

Head of
Course Development Team

George Markezinis

George is an Environmental Engineer, with an MSc in Environmental Management and Monitoring from the University of Plymouth. He is also a GRI Certified Sustainability Professional, and a lecturer at the New York College in Athens.

Through his experience, he is responsible for designing, creating, and delivering EcoSkills training programs. Over the last years George has designed various online training programs, while at the same time has delivered sustainability and ESG related trainings in professionals in Europe, the United States, the Middle East, Africa, and Asia.

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