What is Due diligence?
Due diligence means: In EU sustainability law, due diligence means processes to identify, prevent, mitigate, bring to an end and account for certain adverse human rights or environmental impacts. Source: EUR-Lex: Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive.
Why it matters
Due diligence duties affect governance, supply chains, contractual controls and remediation expectations.
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What is Due diligence?
In EU sustainability law, due diligence means processes to identify, prevent, mitigate, bring to an end and account for certain adverse human rights or environmental impacts.
Why does Due diligence matter in EU policy?
Due diligence duties affect governance, supply chains, contractual controls and remediation expectations.
Where can I verify the definition of Due diligence?
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