Significant scope reductions for the rules are on the cards, undermining the original intention of regulatory simplification, say observers.

The EU’s two biggest states aim for more streamlining of sustainability reporting framework as EU consultation continues.

A letter signed by 200 high-profile organisations urges the EU to retain the 500+ employees threshold in the sustainability reporting directive.

Report recommends Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive should affect only firms with 5,000+ employees and €1.5bn turnover.

European Parliament rapporteur Jörgen Warborn proposes changes for ‘less red tape and fewer burdens for businesses’.

Leaked draft of imminent ‘omnibus’ revised legislation goes beyond ‘simplification’ to ‘deregulation’, says academic.

The French government seeks ‘indefinite postponement’ of the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive.