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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