Sustainability due diligence rules adopted by Council
06 June 2024
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Sustainability due diligence rules adopted by Council
06 June 2024
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On 24 May 2024, the Council of the EU formally adopted the corporate sustainability due diligence directive (CS3D). This is the last step in the decision-making procedure.
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