Isabel Derison

The European Parliament has voted to approve the "Stop the Clock" directive, part of the Omnibus I proposal, which delays the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) for certain entities until 2028. This directive aims to simplify existing legislation and boost EU competitiveness. The article provides an overview of the revised CSRD timeline and offers recommendations for companies to maintain focus on sustainability.

On 26 February 2025, the European Commission (EC) released a new package of proposals (the Omnibus) to amend some key pillars of the European Green Deal. These are the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD), the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD), and the Taxonomy Regulations. Additionally, the Omnibus proposes amendments to other aspects of European Union (EU) regulation. These proposals will now be submitted to the European Parliament for adoption in approximately four weeks’ time.

The mandatory sustainability reporting for large companies in Europe will also involve SMEs. Look at it as a ‘call for action’ for every company.