Commission Releases Its Awaited Omnibus Sustainability Package Triggering a New Legislative Process

Impacts for US Companies of the Proposed EU Omnibus Package

On February 26, 2025, the European Commission (Commission) published a proposed ‘Omnibus package’ to streamline some of the recently adopted European...

Commission Releases Its Awaited Omnibus Sustainability Package Triggering a New Legislative Process

EU's Omnibus simplification package proposes amendments to CSRD, CSDDD, CBAM, and EU Taxonomy Delegated Acts, aiming to reduce regulatory burdens and enhance competi

There will be a lot of media attention in 2025.

Under the guise of easing the administrative burden on companies, the Omnibus package mainly exempts them from a large number of constraints in terms of transparency and social and environmental responsibilities.

The EU Grand Plan to Cut Red Tape

Key points In line with the recently released Competitiveness Compass, the European Commission has initiated its drive to cut red tape for businesses with the proposal of companion “Omnibus” packages of simplification measures that are designed to streamline and simplify rules on sustainable finance reporting, reduce reporting burdens, facilitate access to funding sources and encourage investment in the EU market. Negotiations and lobbying

European Commission | Commission simplifies rules on sustainability and EU investments, delivering over €6 billion in administrative relief | European American Chamber of Commerce New York [EACCNY] | Your Partner for Transatlantic Business Resources Commi

The European Commission has adopted a new package of proposals to simplify EU rules, boost competitiveness, and unlock additional investment capacity. This is a major step forward in creating a more favourable business environment to help EU companies grow, innovate, and create quality jobs. By bringing our competitiveness and climate goals together, we are creating the conditions for EU businesses to thrive, attract investment, achieve our shar…