What is CSDDD?
Also called Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive, CS3D.
CSDDD means: CSDDD is the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive, which sets corporate due diligence duties for human rights and environmental impacts in operations and chains of activities. Source: EUR-Lex: Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive.
Why it matters
It moves sustainability from reporting alone toward duties to identify, prevent, mitigate and address certain adverse impacts.
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What is CSDDD?
CSDDD is the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive, which sets corporate due diligence duties for human rights and environmental impacts in operations and chains of activities.
Why does CSDDD matter in EU policy?
It moves sustainability from reporting alone toward duties to identify, prevent, mitigate and address certain adverse impacts.
Where can I verify the definition of CSDDD?
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