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#48 Linda Kromjong: Europe’s Supply Chain Law (CSDDD) - A Message from Business

Listen to Linda Kromjong, president of the global business association amfori - Trade with Purpose

In this Frankly Speaking episode, Richard Howitt welcomes one of the leading business voices on supply chain management in the world, Linda Kromjong, president of amfori, Global Business Association and a key advocate of open and sustainable trade in Europe and in the world.

In this episode, you’ll hear more about: 

  • Why is due diligence important for companies?
  • Why is the CSDDD a pro-business directive? Why is this good for business?
  • An insider view on what happened in the last moments before new and unexpected deals had to be done by Member States.
  • How environmental due diligence and human rights due diligence go hand in hand
  • Linda’s message to businesses about implementing the CSDDD

“This is a legislation that doesn't only apply to the Global South or to the North. It applies to everyone. And at some point in time, it will all really go down beyond tier 1, 2 or 3. If everyone has those standards, it means that you have a level playing field. If you already embarked on that journey and are already applying those principles in the way you do business, it gives you a competitive advantage.”

Linda Kromjong in Frankly Speaking

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