ESG pushback
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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’
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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.
January 12, 2025
The REP Wrap: ESG-labelled debt hit $1trn in 2024
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