- The Commission has unveiled a package of EUDR measures aimed at providing guidance and easing implementation.
- The delegated act will adjust the range of commodities and products falling within the EUDR’s scope.
- The Commission has confirmed that it will not reopen the text of the EUDR, so companies should continue preparing for the 30 December
The Conclusion of the Sustainability Omnibus Process
The Sustainability Omnibus has led to substantive amendments to the EU CSRD, EU CSDDD, and EU Taxonomy, bringing clarity on next steps.
By Michael D. Green, Betty M. Huber, David Little, James Bee, and Toon Dictus
On December 2025, after months of negotiation, the EU finalised Directive 2026/47, also known as the Detailed Omnibus Directive (Detailed Directive), which forms part of the first Omnibus package on sustainability. The Detailed Directive has resulted in substantive amendments to
EU Sustainability Omnibus Published in the Official Journal
The publication marks the finalisation of the Sustainability Omnibus process, resulting in increased certainty for businesses.
By Michael D. Green, James Bee, and Toon Dictus
On 26 February 2026, the EU’s Omnibus I Directive, otherwise known as the Sustainability Omnibus, which introduces significant amendments to the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) and the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD), was published in the Official Journal of the European Union.
The Directive will enter into force on 18 March
European Commission Proposes Further One-Year Delay to the EU Deforestation Regulation
A new proposal could delay the EUDR implementation to 30 December 2026, as the Commission cites IT concerns.
By Paul A. Davies, Michael D. Green, James Bee, and Toon Dictus
On 23 September 2025, the European Commission (Commission) announced that it will propose postponing the application of the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) by an additional year.
The Commissioner for Environment, Water Resilience and a Competitive Circular Economy sent letters to the European Parliament and the Council indicating
European Commission Unveils Two Proposals Impacting the EU Batteries Regulation
The proposals are part of the broader “omnibus” initiative and would postpone due diligence obligations and introduce a “small mid-cap” category for in-scope companies.
By Paul A. Davies, Michael D. Green, James Bee, and Toon Dictus
On 21 May 2025, the European Commission (Commission) published two proposals affecting the timeline and scope of the Regulation concerning batteries and waste batteries (the Batteries Regulation, or EUBR), aimed at streamlining compliance and providing clarity for economic operators within the
European Commission Announces Simplifications to the Implementation of the EU Deforestation Regulation
The updated guidance includes simplification measures allowing due diligence statements’ reuse, annual submission, and management by authorised representatives on behalf of companies.
By Paul A. Davies, Michael D. Green, James Bee, and Toon Dictus
On 15 April 2025, the European Commission (the Commission) announced measures to simplify the implementation of the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), which is set to apply from 30 December 2025. This initiative is part of the Commission’s more general ongoing focus on streamlining
“Stop the Clock” Directive Grants Delays in Corporate Sustainability Reporting and Due Diligence
The European Council has approved the Directive, which offers a temporary relief to companies facing requirements under the CSRD and CSDDD.
By Paul A. Davies, Michael D. Green, James Bee, and Toon Dictus
On 14 April 2025, the European Council formally approved the “Stop the Clock” Directive (the Directive), marking a crucial milestone in the European Union’s efforts to overhaul sustainability reporting and due diligence requirements for businesses. The Directive is the first part of the two-part
Understanding the New Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation
The ESPR aims to make sustainable products the norm in the EU, replacing the current Ecodesign Directive and introducing broader measures for sustainability.
By Paul A. Davies, Cesare Milani, José María Alonso, Michael D. Green, James Bee, and Telmo Iriondo
On 18 July 2024, the Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR) entered into force. The ESPR forms part of a package of measures central to achieving the objectives of the European Commission’s 2020 Circular Economy
Denmark to Allow Stacking of Voluntary Carbon Credits and Nationally Determined Contribution
Denmark’s unprecedented carbon removals fund has facilitated the coexistence of corporate and national carbon claims in carbon accounting.
By Jean-Philippe Brisson, Paul A. Davies, Lars Kjølbye, John-Patrick Sweny, and Qingyi Pan
In the past few years, stakeholders in the carbon market have debated how to integrate the voluntary carbon market (VCM) and the emerging international carbon market governed by the Paris Agreement — Denmark’s recent move to allow stacking of voluntary carbon credits and nationally determined
German Federal Government Lays Foundation for CCS in Germany
The key principles for a Carbon Management Strategy and draft act on the revision of the Carbon Storage Act create new opportunities for investors and project developers.
By Tobias Larisch, Alexander “Stefan” Rieger, John-Patrick Sweny, Jean-Philippe Brisson, and Joachim Grittmann
The German Federal Government’s Carbon Management Strategy and the revision of the Carbon Storage Act (Kohlendioxid-Speicherungsgesetz, KSpG) aim to remove current obstacles to (i) Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) and (ii) Carbon Capture and Utilisation (CCU)