EU regulations and the path to sustainability
The European Union is developing a complex regulatory framework to support the transition toward a sustainable and responsible economy. These measures encompass policies on environmental protection, non-financial reporting, and ethical business practices—all essential for modern organizations. Explore the available resources to better understand how these regulations impact entrepreneurial activity and development opportunities.
- ▪ European Green Deal: The European Union’s main strategy for transforming the economy into a climate-neutral one by 2050. https://commission.europa.eu/strategy-and-policy/priorities-2019-2024/european-green-deal_en
- EU Climate Law: Makes the EU’s objective of achieving climate neutrality by 2050 legally binding.
https://climate.ec.europa.eu/eu-action/european-climate-law_en - Fit for 55 Package: Legislative package aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions by at least 55% by 2030.
https://www.consilium.europa.eu/en/policies/green-deal/fit-for-55-the-eu-plan-for-a-green-transition/ - EU Taxonomy for Sustainable Activities: Presents the criteria used to identify environmentally sustainable economic activities.
https://finance.ec.europa.eu/sustainable-finance/tools-and-standards/eu-taxonomy-sustainable-activities_en - Taxonomy Regulation (EU) 2020/852: Official regulation establishing the framework of the EU Taxonomy.
https://eur-lex.europa.eu/eli/reg/2020/852/oj/eng - Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD): Introduces requirements for reporting corporate sustainability performance.
https://finance.ec.europa.eu/capital-markets-union-and-financial-markets/company-reporting-and-auditing/company-reporting/corporate-sustainability-reporting_en - The set of standards used for sustainability reporting under the CSRD. The set of standards used for sustainability reporting under the CSRD.
https://finance.ec.europa.eu/publications/commission-delegated-regulation-eu-sustainability-reporting-standards_en
- Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD): Defines companies’ responsibilities regarding environmental and human rights impacts.
https://commission.europa.eu/business-economy-euro/doing-business-eu/corporate-sustainability-due-diligence_en - Sustainable Finance Package: Presents the European framework for directing investments toward sustainable activities.
https://finance.ec.europa.eu/sustainable-finance_en - Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR): Regulates ESG-related transparency requirements in the financial sector.
https://finance.ec.europa.eu/sustainable-finance/disclosures_en - Circular Economy Action Plan: Action plan for reducing waste and promoting a circular economy.
https://environment.ec.europa.eu/strategy/circular-economy-action-plan_en - EU Strategy for Sustainable and Circular Textiles: Strategy aimed at transforming the textile industry into a more sustainable sector.
https://environment.ec.europa.eu/strategy/textiles-strategy_en - Farm to Fork Strategy: Initiative to create a healthy and sustainable European food system.
https://food.ec.europa.eu/horizontal-topics/farm-fork-strategy_en - EU Biodiversity Strategy for 2030: Plan to protect biodiversity and restore natural ecosystems.
https://environment.ec.europa.eu/strategy/biodiversity-strategy-2030_en - Green Claims Initiative: Rules designed to prevent and combat misleading sustainability claims.
https://environment.ec.europa.eu/topics/circular-economy/green-claims_en - Consumer Empowerment for the Green Transition: Strengthens consumers’ rights to make informed and sustainable choices.
https://environment.ec.europa.eu/topics/circular-economy/consumer-empowerment-green-transition_en
- Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR): Introduces requirements for product durability, repairability, and recyclability.
https://environment.ec.europa.eu/topics/circular-economy/sustainable-products/ecodesign-sustainable-products-regulation_en
- European Climate Pact: Initiative encouraging citizens and organizations to participate in climate action.
https://climate-pact.europa.eu/index_en - GreenComp – European Sustainability Competence Framework: European framework defining sustainability-related competencies for education.
https://joint-research-centre.ec.europa.eu/greencomp-european-sustainability-competence-framework_en - LIFE Programme: European funding programme supporting environmental, biodiversity, and climate action projects.
https://cinea.ec.europa.eu/life_en
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