Disability Inclusion in the EU

A Legal Analysis to Guide Corporate Responsibilities Under New EU Disability Inclusive Legislation

Produced in partnership with White & Case, Disability:IN, and Trustlaw, these resources provide legal analysis and guidance for implementing the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD), Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD), and the European Accessibility Act (EAA).

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Beyond the Report

A concise briefing with the paper’s experts, covering the report’s takeaways and clarifying what emerging EU disability requirements mean for companies worldwide.

  • Accessibility Leaders Brief (PDF)
  • Business Leaders Brief (PDF)
  • Corporate Marketing & Communications Leaders Brief (PDF)
  • Disability Policy Brief (PDF)
  • ESG Reporting Brief (PDF)
  • Institutional Investors Brief (PDF)
  • Procurement Leaders Brief (PDF)

    • High Level Summary

    Three new government directives will create new accountability mechanisms for corporate inclusion. The regulatory measures will impact all companies doing business in the European Union (EU), including many large U.S. based companies. These new laws engage the private sector by targeting corporations as producers of goods, suppliers of services, and as employers.

    Plain Language Summary with Comparison Chart

    There are three new government directives that apply to companies doing business in the European Union (EU). All three of them impact people with disabilities and their involvement in the economy in important ways. The most important takeaway is that disability is now recognized as a sustainability matter for companies.

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