The European Union announced that it had reached political agreement on the new Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD or CS3D). Once adopted, the CSDDD will create new and far-reaching mandatory human rights and environmental due diligence obligations for EU and non-EU companies operating in the EU. It gives an important role to trade unions and workers representatives in due diligence strategies and plan of business. For the first time, large companies also will be required to
adopt and put into effect a plan ensuring that their business model and strategy are compatible with limiting global warming.
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