The revised ESRS are arriving with a promise of simplicity — fewer datapoints, more flexibility, less box-ticking. But lighter requirements don't always mean easier execution. In a recent deep-dive webinar, Willow Sustainability unpacked what's really changing under E1 Climate Change and E3 Water, and what companies should actually be doing about it right now.

The sustainability reporting landscape has shifted - significantly. New scope thresholds, revised standards, and a completely different philosophy around what companies actually need to report. If you're trying to make sense of it all, you're not alone. That's exactly why we ran our recent webinar: CSRD and ESRS 2.0 — What Do the Changes Mean for Companies in Practice? And we're making the full materials available for you to download. The big picture Around 90% fewer companie

About the author Galina Parmenter has 14+ years of experience working with companies, policymakers, and other stakeholders in multiple industries such as fashion, telecommunications and automotive. She was part of the Global Sustainability Team at C&A. Afterwards she became an ESG Senior Advisor at Yettel. The Omnibus vote by the European Parliament in December marked a turning point for sustainability legislation in the EU. It showed a shift from the gradual expansion of reg

The ESRS 2.0 Omnibus brings major simplifications to CSRD reporting, including a 61% reduction in mandatory datapoints, simplified double materiality, and greater flexibility in data collection. Whether you remain in scope or not, this is an opportunity to strengthen your sustainability foundations and prepare for future reporting. Learn what the changes mean for your organisation and the practical steps you can take now — read our latest insights.

Willow Sustainability, in collaboration with RILA Global Consulting, has published a new snapshot report: Sustainability Signals 2026: What’s Next in Consumer Demand?

The Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD) was adopted into European legislation in April 2024, hugely impacting the way that human rights and sustainability issues are addressed in business. Its compliance scope was amended under the Omnibus I package, restricting it for both EU and non-EU entities (see table). Whether your company falls within the official scope or chooses to use CSDDD as a framework for developing and reporting on due diligence (DD) proce