🔹 The EU:s Omnibus proposal is shaking up sustainability regulations. While change is coming, one thing remains clear—sustainability due diligence and transparency aren’t going anywhere. Companies that stay proactive and strategic will thrive.
This is what we recommend:
🛡️Stay the course
📊 Understand risks, impact and opportunities
🚀 Turn due diligence into a strategic advantage
🔎 Provide stakeholders with transparent reporting
🔄 Adapt to the Omnibus
🌍 A shake-up is underway in the EU. The Omnibus proposal is scrutinizing key sustainability regulations—CSRD, CSDDD, and the EU Taxonomy—leaving businesses wondering about the future of sustainability requirements. How should companies navigate these shifting tides? Are the changes as drastic as they seem?
⚖️ While we await the final proposal, one thing remains clear: the core principles of sustainability are here to stay. Due diligence has been a cornerstone of responsible business for over a decade, driving compliance, resilience, and strategic advantage. And let’s be real—when done right, double materiality isn’t just compliance; it’s smart business. That is not going to change.
1. Stay the Course
🚫 No need to hit the panic button! If your company has invested in sustainability, stay on track and refine your approach. Material issues and salient impacts should remain central to your business strategy and reporting efforts. This is not the time to scale back, but rather an opportunity to enhance sustainability initiatives.
Beyond Omnibus, other sustainability regulations are already in effect:
✅ EU Forced Labour Regulation
✅ Regulation on Deforestation-Free Products
✅ German Supply Chain Act
✅ French Corporate Duty of Vigilance Law
2. Understand Sustainability Impacts, Risks & Opportunities
Double materiality is not just about compliance—it makes business sense.
✅ Unlock financial growth opportunities
✅ Increase operational efficiencies
✅ Mitigate business risks
✅ Enhance stakeholder trust & brand reputation
A strong double materiality approach helps businesses identify and capitalize on sustainability-driven opportunities while mitigating regulatory and reputational risks.
3. Turn Due Diligence into a Strategic Advantage
Sustainability due diligence is here to stay—it’s a business asset that unlocks real value:
💼 Lower risk – Reduce legal uncertainty and liability exposure
📈 Stronger investor appeal – Responsible investors prioritize sustainability
💡 Enhanced reputation & brand loyalty – Consumers favour authentic commitments
⚙️ Operational efficiency & growth – Smarter decision-making, improved financial performance
This is especially critical for businesses operating in high-risk environments, where understanding sustainability impacts, risks, and opportunities is essential for long-term resilience.
4. Provide Stakeholders with Transparent Reporting
📢 Transparency isn’t optional—it’s a long-term expectation from investors, regulators, and stakeholders. Strong, credible reporting enhances trust, differentiation, and access to financing.
European businesses have long led the way in corporate responsibility—and maintaining high standards will be key in navigating future regulatory shifts.
5. Adapt to the Omnibus
Once the Omnibus is here, assess its impact on your company and stakeholders—especially your most demanding customers.
✅ Evaluate how Omnibus influences your business & key stakeholders
✅ Identify potential risks & opportunities
✅ Decide whether and how to adapt your ways of working
🤝 How Enact Can Support You
With evolving regulations, businesses must proactively identify and address compliance gaps. Enact helps organisations navigate sustainability requirements and integrate responsible business practices effectively. We help organisations:
✔️ Stay informed on regulatory changes & new requirements
✔️ Bridge gaps between Omnibus & existing frameworks
✔️ Identify potential risks & opportunities
✔️ Leverage CSRD & CSDDD preparations for future compliance
✔️ Exchange knowledge & best practices with industry leaders
Sustainability isn’t just about compliance—it’s about creating long-term value. 👇 Ready to take the next step? Let’s talk!
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