EU Watchdog Criticises Commission's Rush to Delay Corporate Sustainability Rules

EU watchdog criticises Commission's rush to delay corporate sustainability rules

The EU Ombudsman has criticised the Commission for skipping key steps in its push to delay sustainability rules and narrow their scope

European ombudsman analyzes rules for corporate sustainability

STRASBOURG, FRANCE – The European Ombudsman, Teresa Anjinho, requested information from the European Commission regarding the preparation of new rules to simplify the European Union (EU) sustainability regulations for companies.According to a press release, the Ombudsman is investigating a complaint related to the non-compliance by the community executive with its “better law-making guidelines” in preparing a legislative proposal on the disclosu…

Commission adopts “quick fix” for companies already conducting corporate sustainability reporting

On 11 July 2025, the European Commission (Commission) adopted targeted ‘quick fix’ amendments to the first set of European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS). The amendments are in the form of a Commission Delegated Regulation which amends Delegated Regulation (EU) 2023/2772 as regards the postponement of the date of application of the disclosure requirements for certain undertaking. Background The Corporate Sustainability Reporting Direc…

EU Delays CSRD Reporting Requirements for Large Companies

The European Commission has adopted a series of “quick fix” amendments to the European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS), effectively delaying the introduction of new reporting requirements for large companies already complying with the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD). These amendments come as the EU undertakes a substantial revision of the CSRD, part of the Commission’… Source