The EU’s Simplification Agenda: What It Means for Sustainability Legislation
The European Union’s sustainability framework has grown rapidly over the past decade, with policies designed to steer businesses towards climate neutrality, circularity, and social responsibility. To boost European competitiveness while safeguarding economic, social, and environmental goals, the European Commission has now turned its attention to reducing regulatory burdens and simplifying EU laws – giving rise […]
EU Bioeconomy Strategy 2025: Implications for the Agri-Food Sector – and for Textiles Too
A revised EU Bioeconomy Strategy is expected by the end of 2025, as the European Commission seeks to boost strategic autonomy, advance its climate and circularity goals, and reduce dependence on fossil resources. At the heart of this transformation lies the agri-food sector, a major user and producer of biological resources, and a critical actor […]
The EU Circular Economy Act Explained: Context, Content and Next Steps
The European Union is preparing to take the next step in its circular economy journey with the launch of the Circular Economy Act (CEA). Currently under consultation, the Act will correct gaps in previous EU circularity and waste legislation, to better drive circularity across EU markets. If you are interested in understanding how the CEA […]
Beyond Borders: European Responsible Conduct Legislation for EU and non-EU Suppliers
Despite a recent push for a more pragmatic, competitiveness-focused policy approach, which could indicate declining enthusiasm for green policies, the European Union continues to advance its sustainability agenda. European laws primarily target large EU and non-EU companies operating within the EU, but their ripple effects are being strongly felt far beyond – including by manufacturers […]
EU Sustainability Law: Trends and Expectations for 2025
As we step into 2025, the EU’s sustainability agenda remains firmly in the spotlight. The coming year promises both challenges and opportunities for businesses navigating the intricate web of regulations designed to foster a greener, more competitive Europe. But what exactly should European businesses be preparing for? If you are keen to know what’s coming […]
2024 in Review: Key Political and Legislative Events in the EU
2024 has been a defining year for the EU, marked by political changes in Brussels and new and ambitious legislative goals. With the conclusion of von der Leyen’s first mandate, the bloc has finalised critical legislation tackling pressing environmental and social challenges. As this legislative cycle wraps up, we’ve observed a significant shift in industry […]
Ohana Interview Series Highlights: Reflecting on Key Insights from Industry Experts
At Ohana, we strongly believe that collaboration paves the way to the best outcomes. Which is why our interviews with a wide range of subject-matter experts have become an essential part of the content we share on our blog. Over the years, we have spoken to a number of industry experts, gathered insights, shared opinions […]
New EU Council Priorities, The Hungarian Presidency & The French Elections
As the dust settles from the recent EU Parliament elections, the bloc’s attention is now drawn to the key events that follow and the government changes happening at a national level. So, after analysing the outcomes of the 2024 EU elections, it’s time for us to review the news around the EU Council and its […]
EU Sustainability Legislation in 2023: A Complete Year Recap and Our Forecast of What’s Coming
As 2023 draws to a close, it’s time to reflect on a year that has been pivotal for EU sustainability legislation. Just as we did in 2021 and 2022, the Ohana team has prepared a comprehensive recap of this year’s developments and a detailed assessment of what’s likely to come next. So get ready to […]
EU Sustainability News in 2022: A Full Recap and What’s Next
2022 will be remembered as a cornerstone year in terms of sustainability legislation for the European Union. The proposals published this year have clearly laid the grounds for major changes required from every stakeholder if we are to meet the commitments made in the European Green Deal. For our last blog article of 2022, we […]