The European Commission has put forward a series of proposals designed to simplify European Union sustainability rules and boost the region’s competitiveness. As a result, application dates for EU due diligence and sustainability reporting requirements have been delayed by two years. Other proposals such as reducing the frequency of reporting and narrowing the scope of supply chains are still subject to trilogue negotiation. In the first of two Over the Counter episodes, CEN Group director Jasper Crone returns to the podcast to explain what might change, where he thinks this is all coming from and why companies should consider getting ready for new sustainability reporting rules even if they are no longer directly affected.

Timestamps:

2:00 – Introductions

4:30 – EU sustainability reporting regulation recap

7:20 – Omnibus simplification package

12:00 – Simplification, or confusion?

19:00 – Where’s this all coming from?

23:30 – Why sustainability reporting is still good for business

25:40 – What’s all this got to do with competitiveness?

Guest Bio:

Jasper Crone is a Director at CEN-ESG, a corporate sustainability consultancy which helps businesses maximise their corporate sustainability potential, improving performance and ESG disclosure.

Crone leads on several client teams, covering the implementation of internal controls and sustainability data, setting sustainability and net zero targets and developing programmes for implementation and operationalisation of objectives.

He is experienced in sustainability reporting and the CEN-ESG assists clients with all aspects of sustainability reporting, whether regulatory, investor or customer driven. He brings a range of skills from 20 years of experience in the financial markets, in both the investment banking and investment management industries. He has a BSc in Biology from University of Bristol and is a CFA charter holder.

You can contact Jasper via email: [email protected]