Research Consortium “Sustainability Governance of Global Value Chains”

The production of raw materials and agricultural goods is often associated with unsustainable labor and environmental conditions - particularly in countries of the Global South. In response, several European countries have introduced binding corporate due diligence regulations since the mid-2010s. Given their complexity and global scope, value chains pose a particular challenge for effective sustainability governance. This project investigates the largely unexplored impacts of these regulations - especially on conditions in the countries of production.
Volkswagen Foundation, 2024-2028