A Guide to The EU Product Environmental Footprint Framework
EU sustainability policy is quickly becoming more complex and interconnected, which means that companies operating in Europe now face increasing pressure to accurately measure and report their environmental performance. One tool that could soon become central to this process is the Product Environmental Footprint (PEF) — a methodology that promises greater harmonisation, transparency, and accountability […]
The EU Omnibus Simplification Package: An Explainer
No matter the industry, navigating the EU legislative landscape is no easy feat for most organisations, with new policies constantly requiring changes across multiple sectors of the economy. The willingness of Brussels to go back on already agreed laws, even for the reason of simplification, does not help either. Announced by President Ursula von der […]
EU Forced Labour Regulation: Key Insights Into The New Legislation
In addition to its extensive environmental agenda, the European Union is taking a bold stand against human rights violations, banning products made with forced labour from the Single Market through its new EU Forced Labour Regulation. As we await the European Parliament’s final green-light for the regulation’s text, expected in November 2024, now is the […]
EU Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive: A New Era for European Businesses
Proposed by the European Commission in 2022, the EU Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD) has finally reached the end of the legislative process, with the publication in the Official Journal on the 5th of July and entry into force on the 25th of July. This means that it is now time for us to […]
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 […]
Everything You Need to Know About the EU Digital Product Passport
As forecasted in our 2023 recap, the introduction of the EU Digital Product Passport (DPP) is about to change how we think about transparency and sustainability in product manufacturing and retail. It will not only present EU economic actors with a unique set of opportunities and challenges, but should also create a new precedent for […]
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 […]