WP8: Private actors
We study the emergence of private service providers in due diligence. We map different types of services and technologies and examine differences in levels of regulatory alignment.
Core activities:
- Identification of key players in the market of due diligence services in the Belgian food sector through a survey of companies and additional desk research
- Development of a typology of private service providers (e.g. lawyers, consultants, auditors, digital platforms)
- Case studies of at least three companies with different service models
- Analysis of differences in approaches and their alignment with legal due diligence obligations
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MEDIATE Workshop: the role of intermediaries in times of uncertainty about due diligence
On 3 December 2025, experts from voluntary sustainability standards (VSS), multi-stakeholder initiatives and civil society came together to exchange views on how they navigate an increasingly unpredictable due diligence landscape.
European Parliament event on socially responsible procurement
Policymakers, researchers and SMEs discussed in the European Parliament how public procurement can better strengthen social rights and sustainability.
Fruitful exchange at workshop on CSDDD and the Omnibus proposal in Lisbon
Mediate consortium partners HIVA and GGS organised a workshop for policymakers on the changes and implementation of the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD).
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