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EU Cuts Corporate Sustainability Reporting, Sparks Climate Concerns

12/9/2025

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The European Union reached a deal to reduce corporate sustainability reporting obligations, affecting more than 80% of businesses.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen championed the reform to cut red tape.
The rules, which critics warn could undermine climate goals, apply to companies with more than 1,000 employees and €450 million turnover, and the final vote is scheduled for December 16, 2025.

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Story summary

The European Union reached a deal to reduce corporate sustainability reporting obligations, affecting more than 80% of businesses.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen championed the reform to cut red tape.
The rules, which critics warn could undermine climate goals, apply to companies with more than 1,000 employees and €450 million turnover, and the final vote is scheduled for December 16, 2025.