CS3D Readiness

CS3D compliance,
structured from the start.

Mandatry helps organisations turn CS3D obligations into structured controls, supplier evidence, remediation workflows and assurance-ready reporting. Legal requirements become a managed operating model, not a compliance document exercise.

Amended timeline
Application dates have moved under the Omnibus amendments
Very large companies
Direct scope focuses on the largest EU and non-EU undertakings
Value-chain pressure
Suppliers may still face evidence and due diligence requests

CS3D Readiness Map

Six core obligation areas

2024/1760/EU
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The Directive

What CS3D requires of your organisation

Directive 2024/1760/EU, as amended through the EU Omnibus I simplification process, establishes a due diligence framework focused on very large companies. Many smaller organisations may still be affected indirectly through customer, supplier and value-chain expectations.

01

Identify Adverse Impacts

Map actual and potential human rights and environmental harms across your own operations and those of established business relationships throughout the value chain.

02

Take Preventive Action

Develop and implement prevention action plans. Seek contractual assurances from business partners and deploy verification mechanisms where required.

03

Establish Grievance Channels

Put in place accessible complaint procedures for workers, communities and civil society organisations before enforcement deadlines.

04

Report Annually

Prepare and publish due diligence statements aligned with ESRS disclosure standards, integrated with CSRD reporting where applicable.

05

Transition Plan for Climate

Adopt a plan ensuring business model compatibility with limiting global warming to 1.5°C, with periodic best-effort update obligations.

06

Director Accountability

Integrate due diligence into board-level decision-making. Consider due diligence impacts when setting director variable remuneration.

Amended scope and timeline

The CS3D rules have been revised under the EU Omnibus I simplification package. Direct obligations now focus on very large companies. Application dates have moved. Penalties and enforcement will depend on national implementation, with EU-level rules setting a maximum pecuniary penalty framework for the most serious violations. Organisations should monitor transposition developments and begin internal scoping now.

Obligation Areas

Six readiness areas, one structured programme

Mandatry structures CS3D readiness across six obligation domains. Each area maps to specific directive articles and related frameworks, giving teams a traceable model rather than a static document.

CSDDD Art. 7–8

Due Diligence

Adverse impact identification, prevention, cessation and remediation across operations and value chains.

CSDDD Art. 2–3

Value Chain Mapping

Scoping upstream and downstream business relationships and tiered supplier obligations.

CSDDD Art. 14

Complaints Mechanism

Accessible, effective grievance channels for affected persons and legitimate representatives.

CSDDD Art. 16

Reporting & Disclosure

Annual reporting obligations, CSRD alignment and public communication of due diligence outcomes.

CSDDD Art. 22

Climate Transition Plan

Paris-aligned transition planning obligations and compatibility with EU taxonomy requirements.

CSDDD Art. 25–26

Governance & Accountability

Director duties, variable remuneration linkage, and board-level oversight of due diligence.

Framework alignment

CSDDDCSRD / ESRSUN Guiding PrinciplesOECD GuidelinesEU TaxonomyParis AgreementILO Core ConventionsGerman LkSG
Product Capabilities

How Mandatry supports CS3D readiness

Mandatry gives teams a structured way to connect CS3D obligations to controls, supplier evidence, remediation actions, framework alignment and assurance reporting. It helps move from obligation text to an operating model that can be evidenced and reported on.

Obligation Mapping

Map CS3D articles and related requirements into a structured obligation model, traceable to legal source and organisational scope.

Control Alignment

Connect obligations to internal controls, policies, processes and accountable owners so coverage gaps are visible and manageable.

Supplier Evidence Tracking

Link value chain due diligence expectations to supplier evidence, questionnaires and remediation actions in a single structured model.

Framework Crosswalks

Align CS3D readiness with related assurance frameworks, sustainability disclosures and digital trust controls, without rebuilding from scratch.

Readiness Visibility

Give legal, procurement, sustainability, privacy, risk and assurance teams a shared view of obligation coverage and programme progress.

Board-Ready Reporting

Produce clearer evidence trails and reporting outputs for senior oversight, assurance review and annual CS3D disclosure obligations.

Advisory Support

Where Privacy Partners supports the journey

Privacy Partners can support scoping, interpretation and implementation planning, while Mandatry provides the structured assurance model for managing obligations, evidence and readiness over time. Advisory expertise and structured tooling, working together.

01

Scoping & Gap Assessment

Establish which CS3D obligations apply, assess current position against each requirement, and produce a prioritised gap register to feed into Mandatry.

02

Value Chain Analysis

Work with procurement, legal and operations teams to map business relationships, tier supplier obligations and identify high-risk exposure areas.

03

Programme Design

Design proportionate due diligence processes, policy frameworks and contractual templates suited to your operating model and Mandatry structure.

04

Implementation Support

Embed alongside your team during rollout, supporting training, stakeholder engagement and evidence population inside Mandatry.

05

Ongoing Advisory

Support annual disclosure preparation and provide standing advisory as obligations, guidance and Mandatry model evolve over time.

Privacy Partners

Specialist regulatory advisory for organisations navigating CS3D, data privacy and corporate accountability obligations.

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