Policy & Standards CSDDD: Disputed due diligence law approved in EU Parliament Today's vote ends months of uncertainty about the future of supply chain due diligence in the EU. Melodie Michel 24 April 2024
Policy & Standards Lack net zero targets among private firms could lead to CSRD penalties Just eight of the top 100 private companies have set a net zero target in the past 18 months. Melodie Michel 22 April 2024
Policy & Standards Is the Nature Restoration Law facing the same fate as CSDDD? Hungary's U-turn has forced the EU Council to postpone a vote – most likely until after the parliamentary elections. Melodie Michel 01 April 2024
CSO Futures Weekly CSO Futures Weekly: Green software and the future of sustainable AI AVEVA's sustainability lead talks Scope 3, an invitation to discuss cloud emissions and growing scrutiny for supply chains... Melodie Michel 21 March 2024
Policy & Standards EU reaches deal on contested CSDDD: Thousands of firms set to become liable for their supply chains Whereas the original directive would have affected up to 16,000 companies, it is now estimated that about 5,300 of Europe’s largest corporations fall under its remit. Melodie Michel 15 March 2024
CSO Futures Weekly CSO Futures Weekly: Crunch time for sustainability laws in Europe and the US HSBC shakes up sustainability governance, SEC faces crucial climate rule vote and a mixed week for the EU Green Deal. Melodie Michel 29 February 2024
Policy & Standards CSDDD: Back to the drawing board after EU Council rejects draft "There is still time for member states to get their act together and to stop blocking this law. But that time is rapidly running out." Melodie Michel 28 February 2024
Policy & Standards CSDDD vote: Make-or-break week for EU due diligence directive It’s unclear whether advocates of the bill have managed to garner sufficient support during the hiatus. Melodie Michel 27 February 2024
CSO Futures Weekly CSO Futures Weekly: Bumps in the road and existential questions Sustainable finance's persistent data and commitment issues, Mike Berners-Lee's existential questions and more... Melodie Michel 22 February 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