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The EU is simplifying sustainability regulation through the Omnibus I--one procedure. The legislative process is now complete.

An evaluation study of the “Mecanismo de Reclamación de Derechos Humanos” (MRDH) provides insights and learnings from the pilot project with the German automotive industry in Mexico.

The BAFA published a new paper on sector initiatives in the context of the Supply Chain Act (LkSG). It contains information on antitrust requirements, practical steps and concrete examples with reference to the due diligence obligations under the Act.

At the event "Advancing Decent Work in Construction of Energy Sites in Europe" in Brussels, companies, trade unions, administration, and civil society discussed possible preventive and remedial measures.

The Sector Dialogues of the Federal Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs hosted a conference on implementing meaningful stakeholder engagement in practice. The challenges identified, practical implications and good practice examples are summarized within a conference paper.

With a new, free e-learning programme, GIZ supports suppliers and producing companies worldwide in implementing human rights and environmental due diligence (HREDD).

On February 25 2025, the Sector Dialogues of the Federal Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs (BMAS) conducted the online seminar “Collaboration on grievance mechanisms – how to make complaint channels more effective”.

The Sector Dialogues of the Federal Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs hosted a conference on the strengths and weaknesses of voluntary sustainability standards for human rights due diligence in Berlin on 29 November 2024.

Following approval by the EU Parliament in April 2024, formal approval has been given by the European Council: The EU's Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive has been adopted.

Today’s launch of the cross-company grievance mechanism (Spanish: Mecanismo de Reclamación de Derechos Humanos – MRDH) is marking an important step towards a just automotive supply chain ensuring access to remedy for workers and affected individuals in Mexico.