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EU Omnibus update – draft report published by Jörgen Warborn MEP and EFRAG simplified ESRS exposure drafts

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With negotiations continuing at both European Parliament and Council of the European Council level, final agreement on the omnibus proposals for sustainability reporting and due diligence still seems far away. But...more

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Amending the CSRD and CS3D: EU's New Proposed Changes Would Fix Legal Loopholes

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The EU ESG rules are undergoing extensive revision as part of the EU's “Omnibus” process that began with the European Commission's release in February 2025 of a set of amendments and has already resulted so far in a two-year...more

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Omnibus proposals: Council of the EU agrees position on 'stop-the-clock' mechanism

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The Council of the EU has announced that it has agreed its position on the "stop-the-clock" mechanism to postpone the dates of application of certain corporate sustainability reporting and due diligence requirements, as well...more

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European Council and European Parliament jump on the Omnibus

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In its meeting of March 20, 2025, the European Council expressed its support of the so-called Omnibus Package proposed by the European Commission on February 26, 2025. The Omnibus Package includes significant changes to EU...more

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European Parliament Votes to Postpone Deforestation Regulation to 2025 and Proposes Additional Amendments

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The vote follows the European Commission’s proposal to delay application of the regulation by one year. On 14 November 2024, the European Parliament (Parliament) voted in favour of the European Commission’s (Commission) ...more

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Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive: What Companies in Germany Need To Know

The European Union’s Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD or Directive) entered into force on July 25, 2024, establishing a framework for companies to address risks and adverse impacts on human rights and...more

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EU takes important step on supply chain due diligence

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The European Commission and European Parliament recently reached agreement on the details of a new Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive. The Directive will require large organisations to implement due diligence...more

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Good Governance and The Future Scope of Human Rights Due Diligence

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As we transition into an era of human rights due diligence mandated by regulation, many in the business and human rights community are nervously asking the same question. Will a company’s steps to identify and address actual...more

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European Parliament Agrees Position on Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive

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Trialogue negotiations have begun following the parliament’s vote. On 1 June 2023, the European Parliament voted to adopt its initial negotiating position on the EU’s proposed Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence...more

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Are you ready for ESG as a critical business imperative?

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ESG – environmental, social and governance factors – has become a major focus for organisations which are under growing pressure to demonstrate they are doing the right thing and executing their commitments to sustainable...more

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6 Sustainability Takeaways in EU Antitrust & Regulatory - August 2022

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EU Parliament and Council reach agreement on CSRD - European Parliament and European Council | 21 June 2022 - The European Parliament and European Council reached a provisional political agreement on the terms of the...more

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ESG Due Diligence Isn’t Just For Mergers And Acquisitions Anymore

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A couple weeks ago, while most of North America debated whether they were supposed to turn their clocks forwards or backwards, the European Parliament proposed a rule aimed at increasing the accountability and transparency of...more

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EU Mandatory Environmental and Human Rights Due Diligence Law – What You Need To Know

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On Wednesday, March 10th, the European Parliament voted by an overwhelming majority for the adoption of a binding EU law that requires companies to conduct environmental and human rights due diligence along their full value...more

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