In times of turbulence, retreating may seem like the safest option, but it is far from a board’s real duty.

The Taskforce on Net Zero Policy calls on organisations to embed climate considerations and accountability into governance structures.

Boards are now expected to ensure they are on point in looking to, and handling, emerging risks and trends that will affect business.

The rules will cover companies with 1,000+ staff and €450m revenue, while the due diligence law will apply to even fewer organisations.

Cases are mainly connected to ‘transition minerals’ mining, with others over wind power, hydropower and solar, research finds.

Lawyers fear liability risks to companies, saying the changes foster uncertainty, inefficiency and greenwashing.

The current political climate makes the enforcement of EU legislation in America unlikely, suggest academics.

Boards who focus on reputation management well before any hint of trouble are best placed to cope, should disaster strike.

The ‘omnibus’ revision postpones implementation of the CSRD by two years, and CSDDD by a year, to strengthen EU’s ‘economic base’.

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