ESG pushback

News & analysis

February 16, 2025

This week’s EU Omnibus developments

A rundown of who is saying what this week, and what more we know about plans to revise Europe’s sustainability rules
February 12, 2025

SEC signals plan to block shareholder requests for climate targets 

US regulator reinstates guidance from Trump’s first term
February 1, 2025

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

Your weekly summary of corporate sustainability news.
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 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

Meat giant sparks debate over whether net-zero commitment is a “promise” or just an “aspiration”

JBS rejects ‘any assertion’ of lowered ambition despite CSO saying climate pledge ‘was never a promise’
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
January 16, 2025

Trade associations publish first wishlists for EU Omnibus   

Halt CS3D, cut CSRD and ditch transition plans, says ERT as German business group asks for 'complete withdrawal' of current CSRD rules
January 12, 2025

Will assurance be the first thing to go under CSRD revisions?

Vodafone’s head of sustainability calls out lack of guidance in latest sign consensus is growing around delaying assurance requirements.