EU Omnibus Leaked EU Omnibus draft cuts number of firms within CSRD scope tenfold "A devastating blow to the European Green Deal." Melodie Michel 24 February 2025
Policy & Standards Opposition grows against EU sustainability omnibus The omnibus process is raising concerns for its lack of transparency and inclusivity. Melodie Michel 05 February 2025
EU Omnibus Investors defend sustainability disclosures as EU embarks on simplification omnibus Reopening passed regulations like CSRD and CSDDD "could jeopardise the Commission’s goal to reorient capital in support of the European Green Deal”. Melodie Michel 04 February 2025
Policy & Standards EU unveils details of Omnibus simplification for sustainability reporting "The Competitiveness Compass transforms the excellent recommendations of the Draghi report into a roadmap." Melodie Michel 29 January 2025
Policy & Standards EU omnibus: Leaked draft suggests drastic reduction in sustainability obligations The bloc is seeking to exempt 31,000 companies from certain sustainability regulations. Melodie Michel 27 January 2025
Policy & Standards Businesses urge EU to stay the course on CSDDD "Predictability is critical to the ability of all actors, including businesses, to make informed decisions.” Melodie Michel 20 January 2025
Nature-related risks Growing integration of nature-related risks in global financial regulations: UN report Regulatory efforts are led by the Global South and Europe. Melodie Michel 16 January 2025
CSO Futures Weekly CSO Futures Weekly: Is B Corp still worth it? B Corp's relevance for CSOs, CSRD questions answered and a new footwear circularity initiative... Melodie Michel 08 August 2024
Policy & Standards Scope, assurance, enforcement: EU answers frequent questions on CSRD The FAQs clarify when companies may use estimates rather than having to collect value chain information from suppliers or partners. Melodie Michel 08 August 2024
CSO Futures Weekly CSO Futures Weekly: Are three years enough to prepare for CSDDD? An uphill battle to CSDDD compliance, updates on the debate around carbon offset use for Scope 3 and insider tips on how to be a good CSO. Melodie Michel 25 July 2024