Source: Hinrich Foundation.

The EU’s Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD) is reshaping global trade by enforcing strict environmental and human rights standards across supply chains. While it promotes transparency and ethical sourcing, it also raises concerns for developing nations, who fear economic exclusion due to compliance costs. As the EU pushes its values beyond its borders, policymakers face a delicate balancing act between sustainability, trade relations, and economic growth. Will this directive redefine global value chains? Read more here.

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