Brussels, 3 April 2025  

Today, European policymakers vote on a proposed delay to reporting requirements in the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) and the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD). 

The European Commission launched the Omnibus sustainability rules simplification package on 26 February 2025, with the stated aim of reducing administrative and reporting burdens on companies. 

While WorldGBC’s Europe Regional Network (ERN) supports efforts to improve usability and reduce administrative burden, especially for smaller companies, today’s vote and other proposed changes in the Omnibus risk weakening corporate accountability and transparency. This can undermine the European Union’s (EU) green transition — as well as market certainty for businesses and investors. 

We urge EU policymakers to reject delays and rollbacks — and instead work with industry stakeholder groups to refine frameworks without weakening accountability. Transparent reporting is essential for sustainable investment, innovation and economic resilience.

Our ERN of 25 Green Building Councils representing 6,000+ organisations and seven regional partners stands ready to collaborate and keep sustainability at the heart of Europe’s economic future. 

Read WorldGBC’s ERN’s full position on the Omnibus vote here.

Our ERN is developing a toolkit of resources to assist EU Member States with the implementation of the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD), including factsheets, case study reports, position papers and the EU Building Policy tracker. You can read more about these resources at our EPBD implementation support hub.