KU Leuven

Who pays for good intentions? Closing the gap between voluntary standards and due diligence

Why clear rules and shared responsibility matter most for the most vulnerable “Protecting the most vulnerable in global value chains should be at the centre of the new corporate sustainability regulations. Enforcement and support by governments are crucial for their success. Aiming at a smart mix of measures, voluntary sustainability standards also require accountability. The new EU anti-greenwashing rules will increase their credibility.” This is how Heidi Hautala, former Vice-President of the European Parliament, framed the challenge at the