Group 1 - The European Parliament voted to weaken corporate ESG reporting obligations, signaling a shift in EU policy from green ambitions to deregulation [1][2] - The vote passed with a significant majority of 382 votes in favor and 249 against, driven by a coalition of the center-right European People's Party (EPP) and far-right groups [1] - The new regulations will only require large companies with over 5,000 employees and annual revenues exceeding €1.5 billion to conduct due diligence and reporting on labor and environmental issues, exempting many small and medium-sized enterprises [1] Group 2 - The vote abolished the requirement for companies to prepare "green transition plans," which had been a burden for many businesses [2] - Although penalties for non-compliance remain, including fines and compensation for victims, the overall compliance costs and pressures on businesses are significantly reduced [2] - The fate of the legislation is uncertain as it must undergo negotiations with EU member states, with major economies like France and Germany publicly calling for its repeal, indicating a complex legislative process ahead [2]
削弱企业可持续发展报告规则！欧洲要放松“绿色管制”了？
Hua Er Jie Jian Wen·2025-11-14 00:43