Duty of vigilance (French law of 2017)
French law of 27 March 2017 requiring companies employing at least 5,000 people in France, or 10,000 worldwide including subsidiaries, to draw up, publish and implement a vigilance plan. It covers severe impacts on human rights, health and safety and the environment arising from their activities, subsidiaries, subcontractors and suppliers.
See also: CSDDD (Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive)
Reference source: www.legifrance.gouv.fr
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