On 5 July 2024, the final text of the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD) was entered into the Official Journal of the EU. The CSDDD will enter force on 25 July 2024. This marks the final key step in the legislative process and a significant milestone in the implementation of the requirement for companies to embed responsible business conduct into due diligence processes and policies. The CSDDD is one of several legislative acts proposed by the EU under the European Green Deal.