What is the EU Due Diligence state of play? DG JUST talks holding business accountable

May 7, 2021 EcoVadis EN


EU-wide legislation that sets binding requirements for businesses to respect human rights and the environment in their value chains is expected to be tabled this summer.

How will the European Commission use this legislation to increase accountability for companies? Salla Saastamoinen, Acting Director-General of the Directorate-General for Justice and Consumers (DG JUST) weighs in.


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