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Compliance Hub
EU Regulations & Compliance Hub
Understand the EU regulations shaping the future of supply chains, sustainability, traceability, ESG reporting, and corporate responsibility.
Why it matters
Why these regulations matter
Compliance demands are accelerating. Supply chain transparency, ESG reporting and due diligence are now expectations from regulators, investors and customers alike — and a key lever for reducing operational and reputational risk.
50,000+
EU companies in scope of CSRD by 2028
€450B
Annual sustainable investment driven by EU Green Deal
85%
Investors using ESG data in decision making
2030
Key milestone year for EU climate targets
EU Green Deal
The European Green Deal
A growth strategy to transform the EU into a modern, resource-efficient and competitive economy.
Circular Economy
Designing out waste and keeping materials in use.
Biodiversity Strategy
Protect and restore ecosystems across Europe.
Farm to Fork
A fair, healthy and environmentally friendly food system.
Clean Energy Transition
Affordable, secure and clean energy for all.
Pollution Reduction
Zero pollution ambition for air, water and soil.
How Orixe supports Green Deal goals
Orixe connects traceability, supplier audits, sustainability assessments, ESG management and CO₂ reporting in a single platform — turning Green Deal ambitions into operational workflows.
- Traceability
- Supplier audits
- Sustainability assessments
- ESG management
- CO₂ reporting
EU regulations
Major EU regulations
An overview of the core EU regulations shaping sustainability, traceability and corporate responsibility — and how Orixe supports each one.
CSRD
Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive
Requirements
- Double materiality assessment
- ESG disclosures
- Standardised sustainability reporting
How Orixe helps
- ESG assessments
- Supplier data collection
- Reporting readiness
CSDDD
Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive
Helps companies prepare for and align with emerging CSDDD requirements.
Requirements
- Human rights due diligence
- Environmental due diligence
- Risk mitigation across value chain
How Orixe helps
- Supplier audits
- Risk assessments
- Due diligence workflows
EUDR
EU Deforestation Regulation
Requirements
- Full traceability to plot of land
- Due diligence statements
- Country of origin verification
How Orixe helps
- Supply chain mapping
- Country of origin tracking
- Documentation management
DPP
Digital Product Passport
Requirements
- Product lifecycle data
- End-to-end traceability
- Transparent product information
How Orixe helps
- Trace Module
- Blockchain-backed records
- Product history tracking
ESPR
Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation
Requirements
- Sustainable product design
- Lifecycle transparency
- Product information sharing
How Orixe helps
- Product traceability
- Documentation management
- Supplier compliance
EU Battery
EU Battery Regulation
Requirements
- Battery traceability
- Carbon footprint reporting
- Supply chain transparency
How Orixe helps
- Traceability
- ESG reporting
- Supplier verification
International
International regulations
Beyond the EU, national laws across Europe are reshaping due diligence and supply chain transparency.
Norway
Norwegian Transparency Act
Requires companies to perform human rights due diligence and publish results.
- Requirements
- Due diligence, public reporting, information requests.
- Orixe support
- Supplier audits, due diligence workflows, transparent reporting.
Germany
German Supply Chain Act (LkSG)
Mandatory human rights and environmental due diligence across supply chains.
- Requirements
- Risk analysis, preventive measures, complaints procedure.
- Orixe support
- Supplier risk scoring, audits, complaint tracking.
United Kingdom
UK Modern Slavery Act
Companies must publish an annual modern slavery statement.
- Requirements
- Slavery and human trafficking statement, supply chain due diligence.
- Orixe support
- Supplier assessments, audit documentation.
France
French Duty of Vigilance Law
Establishes a duty of vigilance for large French companies.
- Requirements
- Vigilance plan covering human rights and environment.
- Orixe support
- Risk mapping, supplier audits, mitigation tracking.
Netherlands
Netherlands Child Labour Due Diligence Law
Requires companies to identify and prevent child labour in their supply chain.
- Requirements
- Due diligence statement, prevention plan.
- Orixe support
- Supplier audits, due diligence documentation.
Timeline
Regulatory timeline
Key implementation milestones for the regulations shaping the years ahead.
2024
CSRD – first reporting wave
Large public-interest entities report on FY2024 data.
2025
CSRD – wave 2 & EUDR application
Large companies report; EUDR enters into application.
2026
CSDDD phase-in begins
Largest companies in scope for due diligence obligations.
2027
Digital Product Passport rollout
First product groups required to carry a DPP.
2027
EU Battery Regulation milestones
Carbon footprint declarations and due diligence.
2028+
ESPR & broader DPP scope
Expansion to additional product categories and SMEs.
Platform
How Orixe helps
Four connected modules to turn EU compliance into a structured, repeatable workflow.
Audit
Supplier compliance and assessments.
Trace
Supply chain transparency and product tracking.
Sustainability
ESG maturity and due diligence.
CO₂
Carbon accounting and emissions tracking.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about EU regulations and how Orixe supports compliance.
Ready to align with EU regulations?
Book a demo to see how Orixe turns CSRD, CSDDD, EUDR, ESPR and the Digital Product Passport into structured workflows.
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