Setting Science-Based Targets (SBTi) is now a key expectation for large enterprises. Investors, regulators, and stakeholders increasingly scrutinize climate commitments, demanding transparency, credibility, and measurable progress. Yet many organizations struggle to translate these commitments into actionable strategies.

In 2025, European ESG regulations are undergoing a major transformation aimed at simplifying compliance while preserving sustainability goals. The new Omnibus Simplification Package brings relief to SMEs and shifts focus toward impactful environmental and social initiatives.

The European Parliament rejected the Commission’s country-risk classification system under the EU Deforestation Regulation. Lawmakers say the current approach relies on outdated data, lacks transparency, and fails to reflect actual deforestation risks.

The European Union is implementing new legislation ensuring products in the EU market are not linked to deforestation. While this law will not be effective until the end of 2025 due to an extension for the implementation process, it is important for operators to understand the ramifications of this regulation now and prepare accordingly. In response to global concerns about deforestation, the EU decided to take action and guarantee that products sold in the EU will not be associated with deforestation.

The European Commission's Omnibus Proposal aims to simplify sustainability regulations, potentially saving billions and boosting investment. This initiative could significantly impact businesses and the EU's sustainability goals.