ISEAL welcomes the EU Commission's proposal for a Directive on Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence (CSDDD). It is a pivotal step towards mainstreaming sustainability in corporate practices and fostering corporate accountability. Within the proposal, certification and verification schemes, as well as industry and multi-stakeholder initiatives, have a key role in organising and supporting compliance. Given this role, it is important to consider how they can best ensure that the implementation of due diligence processes is effective and equitable.