How much can my company be fined under CS3D?
CS3D carries penalties of up to At least 5% of net worldwide turnover. This page breaks down every fine tier by article, explains who is at risk, and shows live enforcement examples.
How CS3D penalties work
CSDDD (Article 27) requires Member States to set maximum penalties of at least 5% of net worldwide turnover for the largest non-compliant companies. Civil liability is also provided for damage caused by breaches of due diligence obligations. This is the highest turnover-based minimum floor of any EU regulation, reflecting the severity of human rights and environmental violations.
Fine tiers by article
Failure to implement required due diligence for human rights and environmental impacts
At least 5% of net worldwide turnover (member state must set this floor)
or 5%+ of global turnover
Applies to:
- Failure to conduct supply chain risk assessment
- Failure to establish or implement a due diligence policy
- Failure to set up or participate in a grievance mechanism
- Failure to remediate identified adverse human rights or environmental impacts
- Failure to report annually on due diligence
Civil liability for damage caused by due diligence failures
No cap — full compensation for damage caused
Applies to:
- Civil claims from supply chain workers harmed by labour rights violations
- Claims from communities affected by environmental damage in supply chains
Stacked exposure with other EU regulations
CSDDD obligations can overlap with CSRD reporting requirements (the largest companies must do both). Due diligence failures may simultaneously engage CSRD penalties and civil litigation. Sector-specific regulations (e.g. deforestation regulation, conflict minerals) add further compliance layers.
Calculate your stacked fine exposure →Frequently asked questions
What is the maximum CSDDD fine?
The CSDDD sets a minimum floor: Member States must set maximum penalties of at least 5% of net worldwide turnover. Some Member States may exceed this floor. Civil liability for actual damage caused has no cap.
Who does CSDDD apply to?
CSDDD applies to EU companies with more than 1,000 employees and more than €450M net worldwide turnover, and non-EU companies with more than €450M EU-generated net turnover. Application is phased by company size between 2027 and 2029.
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