This Practice Note focus on supply chain sustainability in the EU and the executing legislative acts of the European Green Deal. It provides a practical overview of the most relevant legislation on key areas like supply chain, product related legislation and sustainability related due diligence requirements for doing business in the EU. Please note that other general product-specific rules should also be considered when assessing due diligence obligations.This Practice Note does not cover UK legislation. For more information on legislation in the UK, see Practice Note: Supply chain sustainability—UK.What is supply chain sustainability in the EU and why is it important?Over the past decade, the EU has transformed supply chain sustainability from a voluntary aspect of corporate social responsibility into a central pillar of regulatory compliance as part of the European Green Deal. This reflects the vision that sustainable supply chains are relevant for managing the environmental impact of European businesses and, due to the extensive legal framework, has a significant