ID:
policies-27
Name:
Directive on corporate sustainability due diligence (Directive 2024/1760)
Issuing organisation:
European Parliament & Council
Geographical Scope:
EU
Type:
Legistlation
Scientific domain:
physical states, chemistry, geology, and biology
Type of water:
surface and groundwater, drinking water, wastewater and treated water
Water management focus:
monitoring, forecasting, projection, simulation, management
Parameter change rate assumption:
Quality
Description:
The Directive on Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence (Directive 2024/1760) is a proposed piece of European Union (EU) legislation aimed at enhancing corporate responsibility in relation to human rights and environmental sustainability across global supply chains. This directive is part of the EU's broader efforts to ensure that companies operating within the EU take responsibility for the impact their activities have on both people and the environment, both within the EU and abroad.
Status:
effective
Effect Date:
25 July 2024
Resource:
https://commission.europa.eu/business-economy-euro/doing-business-eu/sustainability-due-diligence-responsible-business/corporate-sustainability-due-diligence_en
Recommendations:
The Directive on Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence (Directive 2024/1760) is a groundbreaking piece of legislation that seeks to hold EU companies accountable for their human rights and environmental impacts across global supply chains. It is part of the EU's broader push towards corporate responsibility and sustainability, helping to align business practices with environmental protection and human rights objectives. With the increasing importance of sustainable finance, ethical sourcing, and supply chain transparency, this directive will likely shape the future of corporate governance in the EU and beyond.
