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CSDDD artikel 20: Accompanying measures

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CELEX 32024L1760 · 2026-08-18 · Weight 67 · minimal-risk

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1. If: alla(in_scope = true, punkt = 1)

   Paragraph 1 applies

   1. Member States shall, in order to provide information and support to companies and their business partners and to stakeholders, set up and operate individually or jointly dedicated websites, platforms or portals. Specific consideration shall be given, in that respect, to the SMEs that are present in the chains of activities of companies. Those websites, platforms or portals shall, in particular, give access to:

   Paragraph 1

2. If: alla(in_scope = true, punkt = 2)

   Paragraph 2 applies

   (a)

   Paragraph 2

3. If: alla(in_scope = true, punkt = 3)

   Paragraph 3 applies

   the content and criteria for reporting as laid down by the Commission in the delegated acts adopted pursuant to Article 16(3);

   Paragraph 3

4. If: alla(in_scope = true, punkt = 4)

   Paragraph 4 applies

   (b)

   Paragraph 4

5. If: alla(in_scope = true, punkt = 5)

   Paragraph 5 applies

   the Commission’s guidance about voluntary model contractual clauses as provided for in Article 18 and the guidelines it issues pursuant to Article 19;

   Paragraph 5

6. If: alla(in_scope = true, punkt = 6)

   Paragraph 6 applies

   (c)

   Paragraph 6

7. If: alla(in_scope = true, punkt = 7)

   Paragraph 7 applies

   the single helpdesk provided for in Article 21; and

   Paragraph 7

8. If: alla(in_scope = true, punkt = 8)

   Paragraph 8 applies

   (d)

   Paragraph 8

9. If: alla(in_scope = true, punkt = 9)

   Paragraph 9 applies

   information for stakeholders and their representatives on how to engage throughout the due diligence process.

   Paragraph 9

10. If: alla(in_scope = true, punkt = 10)

    Paragraph 10 applies

    2. Without prejudice to State aid rules, Member States may financially support SMEs. Member States may also provide support to stakeholders for the purpose of facilitating the exercise of rights laid down in this Directive.

    Paragraph 10

11. If: alla(in_scope = true, punkt = 11)

    Paragraph 11 applies

    3. The Commission may complement Member State support measures, building on existing Union action to support due diligence in the Union and in third countries, and may devise new measures, including facilitation of industry or multi-stakeholder initiatives to help companies fulfil their obligations.

    Paragraph 11

12. If: alla(in_scope = true, punkt = 12)

    Paragraph 12 applies

    4. Without prejudice to Articles 25, 26 and 29, companies may participate in industry and multi-stakeholder initiatives to support the implementation of the obligations referred to in Articles 7 to 16 to the extent that such initiatives are appropriate to support the fulfilment of those obligations. In particular, companies may, after having assessed their appropriateness, make use of or join relevant risk analysis c…

    Paragraph 12

13. If: alla(in_scope = true, punkt = 13)

    Paragraph 13 applies

    The Commission and the Member States may facilitate the dissemination of information on such initiatives and their outcome. The Commission, in collaboration with Member States, shall issue guidance setting out fitness criteria and a methodology for companies to assess the fitness of industry and multi-stakeholder initiatives.

    Paragraph 13

14. If: alla(in_scope = true, punkt = 14)

    Paragraph 14 applies

    5. Without prejudice to Articles 25, 26 and 29, companies may use independent third-party verification on and from companies in their chains of activities to support the implementation of due diligence obligations to the extent that such verification is appropriate to support the fulfilment of the relevant obligations. Independent third-party verification may be carried out by other companies or by an industry or mul…

    Paragraph 14

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The article text as read

1. 11. Member States shall, in order to provide information and support to companies and their business partners and to stakeholders, set up and operate individually or jointly dedicated websites, platforms or portals. Specific consideration shall be given, in that respect, to the SMEs that are present in the chains of activities of companies. Those websites, platforms or portals shall, in particular, give access to:
2. 2(a)
3. 3the content and criteria for reporting as laid down by the Commission in the delegated acts adopted pursuant to Article 16(3);
4. 4(b)
5. 5the Commission’s guidance about voluntary model contractual clauses as provided for in Article 18 and the guidelines it issues pursuant to Article 19;
6. 6(c)
7. 7the single helpdesk provided for in Article 21; and
8. 8(d)
9. 9information for stakeholders and their representatives on how to engage throughout the due diligence process.
10. 102. Without prejudice to State aid rules, Member States may financially support SMEs. Member States may also provide support to stakeholders for the purpose of facilitating the exercise of rights laid down in this Directive.
11. 113. The Commission may complement Member State support measures, building on existing Union action to support due diligence in the Union and in third countries, and may devise new measures, including facilitation of industry or multi-stakeholder initiatives to help companies fulfil their obligations.
12. 124. Without prejudice to Articles 25, 26 and 29, companies may participate in industry and multi-stakeholder initiatives to support the implementation of the obligations referred to in Articles 7 to 16 to the extent that such initiatives are appropriate to support the fulfilment of those obligations. In particular, companies may, after having assessed their appropriateness, make use of or join relevant risk analysis carried out by industry or multi-stakeholder initiatives or by members of those initiatives and may take or join effective appropriate measures through such initiatives. When doing so, companies shall monitor the effectiveness of such measures and, continue to take appropriate measures where necessary to ensure the fulfilment of their obligations.
13. 13The Commission and the Member States may facilitate the dissemination of information on such initiatives and their outcome. The Commission, in collaboration with Member States, shall issue guidance setting out fitness criteria and a methodology for companies to assess the fitness of industry and multi-stakeholder initiatives.
14. 145. Without prejudice to Articles 25, 26 and 29, companies may use independent third-party verification on and from companies in their chains of activities to support the implementation of due diligence obligations to the extent that such verification is appropriate to support the fulfilment of the relevant obligations. Independent third-party verification may be carried out by other companies or by an industry or multi-stakeholder initiative. Independent third-party verifiers shall act with objectivity and complete independence from the company, be free from any conflicts of interest, remain free from external influence, whether direct or indirect, and shall refrain from any action incompatible with their independence. Depending on the nature of the adverse impact, they shall have experience and competence in environmental or human rights matters and shall be accountable for the quality and reliability of the verification they carry out.

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Citation: 32024L1760 art. 20, Accompanying measures. ExploreWorld Legal, https://legal.exploreworldai.com/agent/csddd-2024-1760/artikel-20 (hämtad 2026-08-18, bevis sha256:b9d649489b5e0052, bygge legal-2026-08-25).