Global Briefing: EU delays vote on Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence law

James Murray
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Global Briefing: EU delays vote on Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence law

EU delays key vote on corporate supply chain rules, the Global Environment Facility approves over $1bn of funding, and d.light continues its African solar drive

The EU has today delayed a crucial vote on its planned Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD), sparking fierce criticism from green groups. A planned vote on the legislation was reportedly...

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