New rules sharpen investment focus on modern slavery

December 12, 2024 EcoVadis EN


New regulations on human rights are forcing global companies to address concerns about modern slavery and tackle problems in their supply chains.

In Europe, a landmark human rights rule was adopted by the EU in July 2024. The Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD) requires European companies — and some businesses abroad but with significant turnover in the EU — to identify and prevent possible human rights abuses. This applies to product manufacturing supply, raw materials, and other aspects of companies’ supply chains.


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