This thesis examines the challenges faced by businesses in implementing sustainable governance policies, particularly in the context of the reconfiguration of global supply chains and the politicization of corporations. The European Union's efforts to establish unified sustainable due diligence regulations for supply chains are analyzed using Multi-level Perspective theory and Institutional Theory. Through a case study approach, this thesis focused on the development process of Corporate Sustainable Due Diligence Directive, which will be a significant legal framework in the future European market from 2026. The empirical analysis draws on various sources, including semi-structured interviews, media press releases, and official EU document, using Critical Discourse Analysis to analyze the texts. The results highlight the dynamic factors influencing the development of these regulations and shed light on the challenges and opportunities faced by Swedish companies. Large enterprises generally support due diligence regulations to maintain competitiveness, while small and medium-sized enterprises exhibit a more conservative attitude due to potential additional costs. Government attitudes and support are crucial in driving the implementation of Corporate Sustainable Due Diligence Directive. Overall, this study contributes to a deeper understanding of the complexities involved in implementing sustainable supply chain practices and emphasizes the importance of government involvement in promoting such initiatives.
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:UPSALLA1/oai:DiVA.org:uu-531397 |
| Date | January 2024 |
| Creators | Yeh, Yi-Hsin |
| Publisher | Uppsala universitet, Institutionen för geovetenskaper |
| Source Sets | DiVA Archive at Upsalla University |
| Language | English |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Student thesis, info:eu-repo/semantics/bachelorThesis, text |
| Format | application/pdf |
| Rights | info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess |
| Relation | Examensarbete vid Institutionen för geovetenskaper, 1650-6553 ; 2024/18 |
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