Regulation & Policy

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February 2, 2025

This week’s ‘EU Omnibus’ developments

A rundown of who is saying what, and what more we know about plans to revise Europe’s sustainability rules
February 1, 2025

The REP Wrap: Novartis slashes water use, steps up on nature

Your weekly summary of corporate sustainability news.
January 31, 2025

ESG head at Danish energy firm says CSRD is ‘super helpful’ but calls for changes

Cisco and Severotisk also share their views on what they need from EU policymakers when it comes to sustainability rules
January 29, 2025

EU confirms five-year approach to decarbonisation

Final version of the Competitiveness Compass includes "tailor-made action plans" for energy intensive sectors and revisions to CBAM and rules for autos
January 24, 2025

Leaked document: EU promises “far-reaching” omnibus and new definition for SMEs

Commission's draft Competitiveness Compass says "first" omnibus will focus on simplification and outlines plans for real-economy policy change
January 22, 2025

Research finds ‘substantially’ fewer firms in scope of CS3D than previously estimated  

Analysis by the Centre for Research on Multinational Corporations challenges EU’s own count
January 21, 2025

EU considers adding more laws to EU omnibus, says head of simplification

Comments come as German and French trade bodies call for major changes
January 18, 2025

The REP Wrap: French regulator to approach CSRD reports ‘understandingly’

Your weekly summary of corporate sustainability news
January 18, 2025

US abandons climate requirements for companies with public contracts

Decision comes as Europe says it will prioritise green procurement rules
January 17, 2025

Eight major companies mount fight back against EU omnibus

Primark, Unilever and Nestle among firms calling for consistency and clarity, not dilution

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