For two decades, Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) was largely voluntary, leading to widespread ""social washing""—making claims without verifiable action. That era is over. This episode dives into the profound policy shift toward Mandatory Human Rights and Environmental Due Diligence (mHRDD), spearheaded by the EU's CSDDD (Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive). We analyze how this new policy forces companies to move beyond simple supplier checklists and implement continuous Social Audits deep into their supply chain. What does this mean for sourcing ethics, civil liability for human rights abuses, and the true purpose of a global supply chain? Learn the concrete steps companies must take now to comply and turn this compliance burden into a competitive advantage.

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