EU member states blocked the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD) requiring large companies to check supply chains for forced labour and environmental damage, due to German opposition.
EU member states blocked a proposed law requiring large companies to check if their supply chains use forced labour or cause environmental damage, following vocal German opposition. The Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD) aimed to expose companies to legal liability if they fail to address environmental or human rights abuses in their value chains. The necessary support was not found, leading to the delay of the legislation.
February 28, 2024
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