Policy Updates: EU Ban on Products Made With Forced Labour & the Corporate Due Diligence Directive
As per our forecast for 2024, two major EU policies, the Ban on Products Made With Forced Labour and the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive, have been the subject of recent updates in Brussels. To help you stay on top of the latest happenings in the EU landscape, in this article, we will go over […]
Major Policy Updates: EU Textile Strategy & Due Diligence Votes
The 1st of June 2023 was a big day for sustainability in the EU, with two major policies being voted on by the European Parliament, the EU Strategy for Sustainable and Circular Textiles and the EU Due Diligence Proposal. Respectively, these comprehensive pieces are aimed at reshaping the way one of the highly polluting industries […]
EU Deforestation Regulation: An Urgent Matter for Companies, People and the Environment
Although forested areas in Europe have expanded by 9% in the past three decades according to Forest Europe, the block’s prominent role in global deforestation has long warranted the development of new legislation to tackle the issue. Finally, after lengthy debates, the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) is now ready to radically change the way European […]
EU Ban on Products Made with Forced Labour: Everything You Need to Know
Honouring a commitment made by President Ursula von der Leyen in the 2021 State of the Union speech, the European Commission has been taking clear steps towards guaranteeing decent work conditions worldwide, and its latest proposal is set to impact organisations way beyond our block’s borders. In this article, we will introduce you to the […]
EU Due Diligence Legislation Proposal: A Deep Dive
Note: read the latest article on the EU’s Due Diligence Legislation vote. If you’ve been keeping an eye on the latest updates coming from Brussels, you probably already know that the EU’s commitment to a more sustainable future is starting to bring about significant changes for European businesses. However, according to the new EU Due […]
What is the EU Sustainable Finance Taxonomy? A Guide for Companies
The EU taxonomy for sustainable activities is part of a package of Sustainable Finance regulations that will help to redirect economic investments towards a climate-neutral economy. The taxonomy aims to provide a clear list of criteria defining environmentally sustainable economic activities to help investors and companies understand and measure how green their investments are. To […]
How to prepare for the EU’s Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive
Current EU rules on non-financial reporting are undergoing a major refit, and, once approved by Parliament and Council, this will transform how companies are held accountable for their sustainability impacts. The EU’s Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) requires a broader range of companies to disclose their environmental impact and ensures this information is released in […]
CASE STUDY: How A Dutch Foundation Built a Due Diligence Action Plan In Preparation for the EU’s Upcoming Legislation
A client of ours, a sustainable textile foundation who wishes to remain anonymous, is a membership association for brands that want support on their journey toward more sustainable business practices. In short, they help brands make fair clothes and textile. Their goal is to see a world where garment workers have fair working conditions. In […]