Environmental claims are now regulated on both sides of the Channel with real enforcement teeth. If your marketing uses terms like “sustainable”, “carbon neutral”, “eco-friendly”, or “recyclable”, this article explains the regulations you need to comply with and the risks of getting it wrong. EU: Empowering Consumers Directive (2024/825) Directive (EU) 2024/825 amends the Unfair […]
Read More →The Omnibus I Directive, in force since 18 March 2026, has fundamentally restructured EU sustainability regulation. For UK companies with EU exposure, the changes are substantial — and largely favourable. The Headline Numbers CSRD scope cut by ~80%: Thresholds raised from 250 employees / €50m turnover to 1,000+ employees AND €450m+ turnover Third-country threshold raised: […]
Read More →UK fund managers and asset managers distributing financial products in the EU face a regulatory obligation that receives far less attention than CSRD: the Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR). Unlike CSRD, which underwent the Omnibus restructuring, SFDR remains largely unchanged and continues to apply in full to UK firms with EU distribution. Who Is Affected? […]
Read More →The VSME (Voluntary Sustainability Reporting Standard for non-listed SMEs), adopted as Delegated Regulation (EU) 2026/1560 on 3 July 2026 and in force since 24 September 2026, is one of the most consequential outcomes of Omnibus I for UK companies in EU supply chains. What Is VSME? VSME sets approximately 140 data points as the maximum […]
Read More →The simplified ESRS, adopted by Commission Delegated Act on 3 July 2026 following EFRAG technical advice (December 2025), represents the most significant reduction in EU sustainability reporting burden since CSRD was adopted. For UK companies still in CSRD scope post-Omnibus I, understanding what changed is essential for right-sizing your compliance programme. What Changed: By the […]
Read More →The EU has delayed CSRD and CSDDD implementation timelines. We analyse the impact on UK companies with EU operations or listings.
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