EU Policy & Law
Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Enters Force
The Directive on Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence (Directive 2024/1760) officially entered into force on July 25, 2024. This significant EU policy aims to foster sustainable and responsible corporate behavior throughout global value chains. It requires large companies to identify, prevent, mitigate, and account for adverse human rights and environmental impacts of their activities. The directive represents a crucial step towards ensuring that businesses contribute to sustainable development and uphold human rights.
Large companies must now address human rights & environmental impacts in their operations.