After lengthy deliberation, the EU countries have been able to agree on a Europe-wide valid supply chain law. It promises more transparent supply chains in terms of protecting the environment and human rights, thereby presenting new challenges for companies. In an exclusive contribution to bahn manager, the business magazine for the rail sector, Detecon experts Sabine Schlosser and Camilla Willeke explain what changes for companies through this new European regulatory framework and how it can help them to unlock sustainable competitive advantages.