CSDDD: EU's due diligence law vote should drive supply chain sustainability efforts

May 20, 2024 EcoVadis EN


The European Parliament has voted to adopt the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD), following months of negotiations between the European Union (EU) institutions and member states.

“Ensuring that corporations take responsibility for preventing and managing the environmental, labour, and human rights impacts of their supply chains is key to global sustainable development efforts. The adoption of the CSDDD is a step in the right direction”, Suzy H. Nikièma, Director of Investment at the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) said.



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