CSRD & Supply Chain Sustainability

Is your supply chain CSRD-ready? Under CSRD, sustainability reporting extends beyond your own operations—you must also assess ESG risks and impacts across your entire supply chain. Ensuring supplier accountability, ethical sourcing, and environmental responsibility is no longer optional—it’s a business necessity.

1. Why Supply Chain Sustainability Matters for CSRD
   • Regulatory Compliance: CSRD mandates that companies report ESG risks and impacts across their supply chains.
   • Risk Management: Poor ESG practices in the supply chain can lead to reputational damage, financial losses, and regulatory penalties.
   • Competitive Advantage: Sustainable sourcing builds trust with customers, investors, and business partners.
2. Key ESG Risks in the Supply Chain
   • Environmental Risks – Carbon emissions, water use, waste management, deforestation.
   • Social & Labor Risks – Fair wages, human rights violations, workplace safety, child labour.
   • Governance Risks – Corruption, transparency, ethical sourcing, supplier accountability.
3. Steps to Build a Sustainable Supply Chain

• Map Your Supply Chain: Identify high-risk suppliers and regions with significant ESG challenges.
• Set ESG Standards: Establish clear policies on responsible sourcing, emissions reduction, and labour rights.
• Engage Suppliers: Conduct training, audits, and partnerships to improve sustainability across your network.
• Monitor & Report: Use technology and data analytics to track supplier ESG performance and integrate findings into CSRD reporting.

Thank You for Joining Us on This CSRD Journey!

Over the past 12 weeks, we’ve explored every key aspect of CSRD, from its core principles to its impact on ESG reporting, assurance, materiality, and supply chains. At Crowe, we are committed to helping businesses navigate sustainability regulations and build a future-ready ESG strategy.

Need support with CSRD compliance? Get in touch with us to ensure your business is ESG-compliant, audit-ready, and future-proof.

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