Catene globali del valore e tutela dei diritti umani

the essay analyses how global value chains and the concept of due diligence affect the protection of human rights and the prevention of social and environmental violations, with particular focus on the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive. Methodology: the methodology employed consists of a legal-normative analysis and a comparison between initial national experiments (France and Germany) and the European Directive, with an in-depth examination of the role of stakeholders (including trade unions). Results: the results show that due diligence is a key-tool for preventing violations and exploitation in global supply chains, while the European Directive consolidates prevention and remediation obligations, opening up multi-stakeholder collaboration opportunities. Limits and implications: the study is based on existing legal sources and doctrine, so the empirical case analysis is limited; nonetheless, it has relevant implications for policymakers, companies, and social partners interested in more sustainable models of labour globalization. Originality: the research provides a perspective that integrates the legal framework with the potential of digital monitoring solutions, highlighting a collaborative approach among States, NGOs, companies, and workers to ensure a fair globalization of labour.