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Negotiators raised company size thresholds for sustainability reporting, exempting over 85% of firms from EU rules, and removed mandatory climate transition plans under business pressure.
- Next Tuesday, the European Parliament is expected to formalise a deal after EU negotiators reached a compromise narrowing corporate sustainability obligations.
- Under pressure from business lobbyists, the European Commission proposed a partial rollback as part of an omnibus package, while the centre‑right European People’s Party joined far‑right MEPs to demand a narrower scope.
- Negotiators set thresholds so social and environmental reporting applies only to large companies with more than 1,000 employees and €450 million turnover, and due diligence to firms with over 5,000 staff and €1.5 billion revenue, exempting over 85%.
- Jörgen Warborn hailed the agreement, saying `We are actually delivering on the Green Deal. Before, there was green but no deal,` while far‑right allies framed it as an economic boost.
- Negotiators removed mandatory climate transition plans in line with Parliament’s position, marking a rollback from last year’s CSRD and CSDDD rules on human rights and environmental due diligence.
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The EU has embarked on a significant shift in its regulatory policy by softening some of the sustainability rules and reducing certain obligations for businesses.This decision is part of a context of economic slowdown, geopolitical tensions and concerns about the competitiveness of the European business fabric vis-à-vis other large economies.The stated objective of EU institutions is to ease the administrative burden, especially for small and me…
Review the directives on sustainability controls and certifications. Von der Leyen falls under the hypocrisy: "Now less bureaucracy" .Finded the agreement between the European Council and Parliament to cut nails to the norms on the so-called corporate sustainability, two directives that impose to the companies heavy obligations of reporting and associated costs. According to the modifications, the EU will restrict the directive on due diligence …
BRUSSELS — More than 80% of European companies will be relieved of their environmental reporting obligations after EU institutions reached an agreement Monday on a proposal to ease green regulations. The agreement is a major legislative victory for European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, who has sought to make reducing red tape for businesses a hallmark of her second term.
Environmental organizations and companies that have been the most environmentally progressive are very disappointed with the reform.
The relaxations come after criticism that EU bureaucracy can hinder competitiveness compared to foreign competitors.
EU Loosens Corporate Sustainability Rules Amid International Pressure | Science-Environment
The European Union has reached an agreement to weaken corporate sustainability laws after pressure from companies and international governments. The decision reduces the reporting and compliance burden for large corporations, a move critiqued by environmental advocates but seen as pro-business by supporters.
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