As part of its ongoing engagement with EU policymakers, ISEAL submitted targeted input to the European Parliament on the Omnibus Package, specifically addressing the proposed amendments to the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD).

Our recommendations aim to support the directive’s simplification objective while ensuring that effectiveness, inclusiveness, and alignment with international standards are not compromised.

Drawing on over two decades of experience, ISEAL’s proposals highlight the role of credible voluntary sustainability systems (VSS) as practical implementation partners. Key focus areas include:

• Enabling risk-based and proportionate due diligence approaches
• Avoiding the exclusion of smallholders and upstream actors
• Ensuring meaningful stakeholder engagement throughout the process
• Clarifying expectations for transition plans and monitoring obligations

These amendments reflect ISEAL’s commitment to ensuring that voluntary sustainability systems continue to contribute meaningfully to responsible business conduct across global value chains.