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ARTICLE · 11 MARCH 2025

The Netherlands Takes First Step Towards Implementing CSDDD

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The Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD) entered into force on 25 July 2024, and EU member states have until 26 July 2026 to adopt the laws, regulations and administrative provisions necessary to comply with the CSDDD.

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TheCorporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive(CSDDD) entered into force on 25 July 2024, and EU member states have until 26 July 2026 to adopt the laws, regulations and administrative provisions necessary to comply with the CSDDD. In the Netherlands, a draft implementing bill waspublishedon 18 November 2024. The draft bill is open for public consultation until 29 December 2024.

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In line with current government policy, the draft bill does not contain any provisions other than those necessary for minimum implementation of the CSDDD. The method of implementation is aimed at limiting an additional burden for companies – or, where appropriate, for the supervisory authority – as much as possible.

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