Navigating CSDDD in Procurement: A Systematic Literature Review on Implementation Challenges

The Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD) by the European Union (EU) mandates companies to identify and address environmental impacts and human rights issues within their supply chains. Procurement organizations play a pivotal role in both the effective implementation of and ongoing compliance with the CSDDD. This paper investigates which challenges procurement organizations must overcome along the stages of implementation through a Systematic Literature Review (SLR). The results indicate that the largest number of challenges arise during initial implementation, mainly related to communication and collaboration with suppliers as well as their willingness and ability to share data. Moreover, it highlights that substantial efforts will be required to ensure ongoing compliance. The results contribute to a systematic understanding of challenges imposed on procurement organizations and lay the groundwork for future research on potential solutions.