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FAQ on human rights and environmental due diligence: What it means and how to do it

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In response to demands from investors and companies, the European Commission presented a proposal for a Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD) in February 2022. The Directive is also a response to France, Germany and Norway adopting legislation on due diligence and attempts to harmonize and introduce one European standard of responsible business conduct.

The Directive is also a response to France, Germany and Norway adopting legislation on due diligence and attempts to harmonize and introduce one European standard of responsible business conduct.

In response to demands from investors and companies, the European Commission presented a proposal for a Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD) in February 2022. The Directive is also a response to France, Germany and Norway adopting legislation on due diligence and attempts to harmonize and introduce one European standard of responsible business conduct.

Due diligence is a process that gives companies guidance on how to identify risks of significant negative impacts in their own operations and their business relationships throughout the value chains. It also helps them choose the appropriate approach to prevent and address the identified issues.

How can sustainability due diligence be implemented? What are examples of good and bad practice? Read our e-book with FAQ assembling figures, examples and helpful guidance!

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