Guest article

The EU’s Omnibus Proposal: A Reckless Retreat from Sustainability

"We needed to use the stick, not just the carrot, to push companies towards more sustainable corporate behaviour."

Melodie Michel

04 March 2025

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

CDP, GRI and others urge UN countries to uphold double materiality requirements

"Now is the time to strengthen the foundations of a global sustainability reporting system that serves businesses, society and the environment."

Melodie Michel

11 February 2025

Electrification

Most carmakers ‘not committed’ to electrification and just transition

1.3 million workers are employed in companies with no commitment to re-skill their workforce for EV production.

Melodie Michel

05 December 2024

Policy & Standards

EU proposes deforestation law delay despite corporate opposition

“Companies in our sector have made high-risk investments to be able to be ready by the date of application."

Melodie Michel

03 October 2024

Policy & Standards

Countdown to CSDDD: 3 years to compliance

Firms are facing an uphill battle to ensure compliance, particularly on human rights due diligence.

Melodie Michel

25 July 2024

Policy & Standards

CSDDD: What would a failed EU due diligence legislation mean for businesses?

Observers are increasingly doubtful that the EU’s flagship supply chain due diligence legislation will make it past the finish line before EU Parliament elections this June.

Melodie Michel

19 February 2024