French Duty of Vigilance Law
The French Duty of Vigilance Law (Loi n° 2017‑399 du 27 mars 2017) requires large French companies to implement due diligence plans to prevent human rights abuses and environmental harm in their supply chains, ensuring corporate accountability and responsible business conduct.
What You Need to Know
Date of Adoption
27-Mar-17
Scope of the Law
The law applies to French companies that employ over 5,000 people in France (including direct and indirect subsidiaries) or over 10,000 people worldwide (including subsidiaries in France and abroad).
It establishes a regime of civil liability. Individuals who suffer harm may file a civil lawsuit under French tort law to claim compensation if the harm results from a company’s failure to meet its vigilance obligations, provided that proper compliance would have prevented the damage.
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