Join IPIS for a panel discussion on the challenges and opportunities of corporate human rights due diligence in mineral supply chains. 

In May 2024, the European Union adopted the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD), a binding law formulating obligations for large companies to assess, prevent, and mitigate environmental and human rights risks in their global value chains, and remediate any harm caused.  

Bringing insights from conflict prevention and remediation initiatives, the panel will discuss the challenges of the implementation of human rights due diligence by companies and the real-life impact it has on affected communities. Panelists will explore key lessons for the effective implementation of mandatory due diligence initiatives, such as the CSDDD.

Mieke Thierens

Researcher at IPIS

Hilde Deman

Executive Director of Search for Common Ground’s European branch

Bart Devos

Vice President of Public Policy, Responsible Business Alliance

Moderation by Han Verleyen - Program Manager at IPIS