Knowledge and updates
How Chocolats Camille Bloch Makes Due Diligence Work in Practice
To better understand how SMEs can approach due diligence in practice, we spoke with Jessica Herschkowitz, Head of Corporate Communications and responsible for sustainability at Chocolats Camille Bloch. She shares how the company identifies and prioritises sustainability risks across global supply chains while working with limited resources.
Deforestation & biodiversity loss in Africa: an important business risk
The European union accounts for a third of African trade, importing products like palm oil, cocoa, and critical minerals. While these imports are crucial for many of the products sold and used in the EU every day, they can be linked to significant deforestation and biodiversity loss in Africa. For any company pursuing business on the continent, ignoring these issues can cause legal, operational, and business risks. To help you identify and address these challenges, the CSR Risk Check provides current and relevant information on African deforestation-associated products. (05/08/2026)
Webinar Recording: Discover the CSR Risk Check
In our webinar on 12 November 2025, we explored the latest updates of the CSR Risk Check. The session explained how the tool has been expanded, how it incorporates perspectives from the Global South, and how it can support companies preparing for upcoming European supply chain legislation. If you missed it, you can watch the recording below!
Webinar: Discover the CSR Risk Check
International chains are under increasing pressure from new European legislation. From the Green Deal to the Critical Raw Materials Act, there is a growing expectation in more and more sectors that companies make their chains transparent and responsible. This requires due diligence. In this webinar on November 12, from 3:00 to 4:30 PM CET (UTC+1), you will discover how to use the CSR Risk Check to gain insight into the main risks in your chain.
Navigate the Hidden Costs of Minerals and Metals with the CSR Risk Check
Solar panels, wind turbines, and electric vehicles are driving the energy transition, but behind their promise lies a hidden reality. Meeting the demand for minerals and metals needed for the energy transition often comes with serious risks for human rights and the environment. To help you identify and address these challenges, the CSR Risk Check has been updated with new product categories and improved information on transition minerals.
Webinar recording: Using the CSR Risk Check in the Context of European HREDD Regulation
We recently hosted a webinar to take a deep dive into the CSR Risk Check. During this webinar, we discussed the new features of the CSR Risk Check and how the tool can help you prepare for legislation such as CSDDD. Please find the recording below in case you missed it!
CSRD
In April 2021, the European Union adopted the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD).
