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EU Unveils Simplified Sustainability Reporting Rules for Big Corporations

2/25/2026

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On February 24, 2026, the EU Council approved the "Omnibus I" package to simplify sustainability reporting and due diligence for companies.
The new rules raise thresholds for the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) to companies with over 1,000 employees and €450 million in annual revenue.
The Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD) now applies to companies with over 5,000 employees and €1.5 billion in revenue.
The regulations aim to reduce compliance burdens, enhance EU competitiveness, and set compliance deadlines for July 2029.

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Story summary

On February 24, 2026, the EU Council approved the "Omnibus I" package to simplify sustainability reporting and due diligence for companies.
The new rules raise thresholds for the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) to companies with over 1,000 employees and €450 million in annual revenue.
The Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD) now applies to companies with over 5,000 employees and €1.5 billion in revenue.
The regulations aim to reduce compliance burdens, enhance EU competitiveness, and set compliance deadlines for July 2029.