On 23 February 2022 the European Commission published the proposal for an EU Sustainability Corporate Due Diligence Directive (hereinafter the Proposal). This Proposal lays out a set of human rights and environmental due diligence requirements for companies and their directors.
SolarPower Europe welcomes the European Commission's efforts to make supply chains more sustainable. We believe that ensuring respect for human rights and the environment and advancing the clean energy transition must go hand in hand.
In order to deliver an effective regulation that delivers what it sets out to do, and works in practice, we advocate for the following principles in the below document. A snapshot summary can be found below.
SolarPower Europe Position Paper on the EU Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive
Upholding human rights and environmental protection as a collective endeavour. Taking the time to get it right. Sector-specific guidelines.
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Time
Allow appropriate time for the industry to comply with legal requirements
Clarity
Adopt clear implementation guidelines addressing the technical, economic and geopolitical challenges of the solar supply chain.
Raise clarity on definitions of 'established business relationship' ,'appropriate measures to adequately mitigate adverse impacts' and ‘direct and indirect business partners’
Efficiency
Recognise existing efforts and industry schemes to avoid duplication of costs and administrative burden.
Base fitness criteria on already recognised standards, certifications and industry best-practices.
Certainty
Ensure legal certainty for companies.
Consistency
Ensure harmonised derived MS legislation and enforcement practices.
Diplomacy
Provide diplomatic assistance with suppliers in third countries for capacity building, awareness raising and audit execution.
Put effective political pressure on third countries through the EU external action and international trade agreements.
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