What the Omnibus deal means for sustainability reporting
The EU’s Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) and the European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS) have undergone major changes in 2025. Here’s what’s changed, what remains, and what’s next for companies navigating the new sustainability reporting landscape. Status & timeline On December 16th, after months of negotiation, the European Parliament adopted the Omnibus I package, which […]
COP30: A Decade of Progress and a Roadmap for the Future
Introduction The Conference of the Parties (COP) 30, held recently, marked a significant milestone in the global fight against climate change. As sustainability professionals, we understand the importance of this event and its implications for our work. In this article, we’ll recap the key takeaways from COP30, discuss the expectations for the future, and explore what […]
Circular Monday – 24 November 2025
How manufacturers can take action on circular practices Circular Monday, taking place on 24 November 2025, the Monday before Black Friday, began in Sweden in 2017 as a counter-movement to mass consumption. It has since evolved into a global platform that highlights businesses offering circular products and services, making reuse, repair, and recycling visible and […]
Navigating the landscape in Business and Human Rights
Over the past few months, the European Union has been reassessing its corporate sustainability legal landscape. In an effort to reduce administrative costs and enhance competitiveness, the European Commission has unveiled the “Omnibus” simplification package, which proposes significant changes to key regulations, including the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD), the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive […]
VSME: A Voluntary Sustainability Reporting Standard for SMEs
Introduction Sustainability reporting is no longer just for large corporations. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are increasingly expected to disclose their environmental, social, and governance (ESG) practices to investors, banks, customers, and supply chain partners. To help SMEs navigate this challenge, the European Financial Reporting Advisory Group (EFRAG) introduced the Voluntary Sustainability Reporting Standard for non-listed SMEs […]
Green Claims Directive
Understanding EU Sustainability Claims Regulation Introduction: What Are EU Sustainability Claims? The EU Green Claims Directive is a proposed regulation aimed at eliminating greenwashing, and ensuring consumers can confidently trust information about a product’s environmental impact. Companies need to provide clear, verifiable, and science-based environmental claims. This includes claims about goods, services or the company […]