The European Commission’s recent proposals to simplify sustainability reporting and due diligence obligations could significantly impact companies’ compliance with new frameworks. While aimed at improving competitiveness, the changes risk creating legal uncertainty and could hinder transparent sustainability data, which is vital for investors looking to make informed decisions.

The proposed changes are a step back from the EU’s ambitious sustainability goals, leaving businesses with uncertainty about the future regulatory landscape.

Read more about the potential impacts of the proposal, in this article, published in ESG Investor, written by Maria Cronin and Isabel Phillips