EUDR EU Commission eases Deforestation Regulation reporting processes Companies will now be allowed to submit just one due diligence statement per year, instead of one for every shipment. Melodie Michel 21 April 2025
Policy & Standards Countries agree on global shipping emissions tax – without the US “Today will hopefully be remembered as a historic moment for our industry." Melodie Michel 11 April 2025
Policy & Standards B Corp unveils new certification standard – with minimum requirements across all topics For the first time, the standard requires proof of continuous improvement. Melodie Michel 10 April 2025
EU Omnibus EU Omnibus: CSRD officially delayed by two years Find out what has changed for CSRD and CSDDD after today's EU Parliament vote. Melodie Michel 03 April 2025
Climate Targets SBTi Corporate Net Zero Standard 2.0: granularity, Scope 3 flexibility and climate target monitoring The new standard no longer requires a 90% reduction in Scope 3 emissions. Melodie Michel 18 March 2025
Policy & Standards Lawmakers launch bill to ‘protect’ US firms from EU due diligence requirements The proposal gives the US President free range to take any action deemed necessary to protect US entities from foreign penalties. Melodie Michel 14 March 2025
Policy & Standards Divided European Parliament set to vote on EU Omnibus on April 1 “Regulatory schizophrenia that's going to end up increasing compliance costs”. Melodie Michel 13 March 2025
Policy & Standards Trump tariffs likely to slow down the energy transition – but there are silver linings Solar and wind energy costs could rise by as much as 30% and 7% respectively. Melodie Michel 13 March 2025
Carbon removals SBTi guidelines expected to spur carbon removal purchases But high prices remain a barrier to adoption. Melodie Michel 07 March 2025
ESG Reporting GRI seeks feedback on new financial services reporting standards “It is more critical than ever to equip capital markets with relevant guidance that can support them in financing the transition to a sustainable global economy.” Melodie Michel 07 March 2025