Europe: EU Approves Directive on Corporate Due Diligence for Sustainability and Human Rights

May 26, 2024 | Samara Baboolal, JURISTnews
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The Council of the European Union approved the EU Directive on corporate sustainability due diligence (CSDDD) on Friday. The CSDDD introduces obligations for EU and non-EU companies related to compliance with human rights and their impact on the environment. The approval by the Council means that the CSDDD is adopted as legislation and its approval comes after the proposal was initially blocked in February.