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EU Parliament Approves Controversial Sustainability Reporting Rules

11/14/2025

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The European Parliament approved a negotiating position on sustainability reporting and due diligence, with 382 votes for and 249 against.
The updated rules limit sustainability reporting obligations to firms with over 1,750 employees and €450 million in revenue.
Due diligence will apply to firms with over 5,000 employees and €1.5 billion turnover.
Critics say the move undermines the European Union's sustainability agenda.

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The European Parliament approved a negotiating position on sustainability reporting and due diligence, with 382 votes for and 249 against.
The updated rules limit sustainability reporting obligations to firms with over 1,750 employees and €450 million in revenue.
Due diligence will apply to firms with over 5,000 employees and €1.5 billion turnover.
Critics say the move undermines the European Union's sustainability agenda.