CSDDD is narrowing in scope but deepening the legal work inside contracts
DLA Piper’s Omnibus I analysis says the amended CSDDD applies to very large companies only, with first application on 26 July 2029, a transposition deadline of 26 July 2028, a six-step due diligence cycle, and a uniform EU maximum penalty cap of 3% of net worldwide turnover.
BY ESG DESK · MAY 15, 2026 · 1 MIN READ
DLA Piper’s Omnibus I analysis says the amended CSDDD applies to very large companies only, with first application on 26 July 2029, a transposition deadline of 26 July 2028, a six-step due diligence cycle, and a uniform EU maximum penalty cap of 3% of net worldwide turnover. The legal work is not postponed until 2029: supplier codes, contract clauses, grievance mechanisms, stakeholder engagement and audit protocols all need to be rebuilt around risk-based, proportionate due diligence.