Mandatory Human Rights (and Environmental) Due Diligence Obligations under the EU CSDDD

This watershed development of CDDDD will have significant implications for Australian businesses trading in the EU or which are part of EU value chains. The panel will discuss the extraterritorial scope of the CSDDD and the due diligence obligations it imposes. The discussion will also consider Australia's current policy settings in relation to human rights due diligence and the potential for the CSDDD to increase pressure for the introduction of mandatory human rights due diligence obligations in Australia.

Speakers

‍Phoebe Wynn-Pope (Moderator), Head of Responsible Business and ESG at Corrs Chambers Westgarth
Antony Crockett, Partner and Head of Business and Human Rights at Herbert Smith Freehills
Shanta Martin, Barrister and Independent Examiner for the Australian National Contact Point