OECD Due Diligence Essentials Series
June 24, 2026
For each assigned sector, TDi conducted structured desk research and, where required, interviews with businesses, industry associations and other key stakeholders, producing reports of 13–17 pages covering:
Common salient environmental and social impacts associated with the sector and its value chain
Key sector characteristics with implications for due diligence approaches (value chain visibility, leverage, control points, conflict-affected areas)
Top challenges and opportunities for companies implementing responsible business conduct
A review of authoritative standards and guidance for the sector.
Five reports from the series are now published on the OECD website. Read them here:
- Due Diligence Essentials for Responsible Pharmaceuticals (11 May 2026, 15pp)
- Due Diligence Essentials for Responsible Banking and Capital Markets (6 April 2026, 13pp)
- Due Diligence Essentials for Responsible Software (6 April 2026, 17pp)
- Due Diligence Essentials for Responsible Minerals (26 February 2026, 16pp)
- Due Diligence Essentials for Responsible Garment and Footwear (26 February 2026, 15pp)