The European Commission’s proposal to make EU Taxonomy reporting voluntary for companies with turnover below €450 million is a major regulatory change. However, companies should still pay attention to the Taxonomy for several reasons.
The EU Taxonomy is becoming a core element of sustainable finance regulation, setting a common standard for what qualifies as environmentally sustainable activity across the EU. Its influence is expanding through integration into major legislative frameworks such as the SFDR, EBA Pillar 3, and the EU Green Bond Standard.
How does globalization affect global value chains, and what risks and challenges do companies face in terms of transparency, the environment, and human rights?
While most of the recent discussion around the 2025 Omnibus legislative package has focused on its impact on CSRD reporting timelines, it’s important to note that the package also brings major changes to EU Taxonomy reporting obligations. So, what exactly is changing, and what does it mean for companies? Our sustainability expert, Meng Beniard, sheds light on the topic.
Creating a diverse and inclusive workplace requires more than good intentions - it demands practical action. How to gather data, rethink hiring practices, and embed inclusivity into your daily culture to drive meaningful change and measurable progress?
In February 2025, the EU Commission introduced the new Omnibus proposal, which, if implemented, would bring significant changes to sustainability reporting. In this article, our sustainability expert Susanna Kiviniemi explores what actions would be reasonable to take if the proposal becomes law and whether there are measures worth advancing regardless of the EU’s decisions.
Companies across the globe are recognising that their environmental, social, and governance (ESG) efforts are directly tied to their long-term success. The question now is not whether sustainability is important, but how companies can become truly sustainable and why, in the process, they can unlock hidden profits.
On February 26, 2025, the European Commission introduced a new Omnibus proposal that, if implemented, would significantly ease sustainability reporting requirements.
VSME (Voluntary Sustainability Reporting Standard for SMEs) is a voluntary reporting standard for sustainability reporting specifically for small and medium-sized enterprises.