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🌍 Are we in a global sustainability recession? As many scale back their ESG commitments in the face of political pushback, economic turbulence and shifting regulations – it’s a fair question. But at Sustain 2025, we heard how leading companies are doubling down on their sustainability efforts to navigate today’s uncertainty. Our latest blog recaps key insights from this year’s event, where 3,000+ business leaders and practitioners joined in person and online to explore how companies are leveraging sustainability to build supply chain resilience, drive innovation and generate long-term value. 📌 What’s inside: • How CPOs are making sustainable procurement a driver of business value • Why regulatory uncertainty shouldn’t derail progress on ESG transparency • How scope 3 decarbonization is sparking innovation and supplier engagement 📝 Read the blog for insights from some of the event’s best sessions → https://ecovad.is/425Od9T #Sustain2025 #SupplyChainResilience #SustainableProcurement #ESGCompliance #Scope3 #EcoVadis

As readers of this newsletter know only too well, working on sustainability means never having time to get bored. This is particularly true at this time when the EU's governing sustainability frameworks are being upended. ◾ EU Sustainability Frameworks Shifting: The EU Parliament voted on the "stop-the-clock" proposal delaying CSRD and CSDDD implementation, while EFRAG is being requested to provide technical advice on modifying the ESRS. ◾ US Senate Action on CSDDD: Senate Republicans have introduced the PROTECT USA Act to shield US companies from EU regulations. ◾ Japan's New Sustainability Disclosure Standards: Japan has issued its first-ever Sustainability Disclosure Standards, modeled on ISSB standards, with a phased approach to mandatory application. ◾ SBTi's Net-Zero Standard Version 2: SBTi has released a consultation draft of its updated Corporate Net-Zero Standard, aiming to accelerate decarbonization and address existing challenges. ◾ UK Modern Slavery Act at 10: Marking its 10th anniversary, the UK anti-modern slavery law sees a revised guidance from the UK Home Office. Want to dive deeper into these updates? Check out our next release of the regulatory round-up!

Yesterday, the European Parliament approved the so-called Stop the Clock proposal to delay CSRD and CSDDD. The delay brings much needed legal certainty to in-scope companies while the co-legislators (European Parliament and Council) negotiate the final version of changes to these regulations. Confused about the Omnibus Simplification package and its impact on your organization? 🚨 Join us for a live Q&A on April 17 at 4pm CET where our policy experts will provide a deep dive into the latest developments. Here’s what we’ll cover: 🔹 Update on the legislative process and the European Parliament's vote on the Stop the Clock proposal (delaying CSRD & CSDDD) 🔹 Recap on the Omnibus Simplification package, featuring insights from Dan Dionisie (European Commission, DG JUST) and Fredré Ferreira (EFRAG) in a pre-recorded session 🔹 Live Q&A to answer your questions on scope, new requirements, and more! 🎙️ Speakers: ◾ Victoria Chartier – Corporate Affairs Manager, EcoVadis ◾ Melina Gonçalves – Solution Management Senior Expert, EcoVadis Registration is open: https://ecovad.is/448OBpi. Don't miss this opportunity to get clarity on what these changes mean for you! 🔍 🔗 Find out more in our dedicated blog summarizing the proposals. https://ecovad.is/4li8VL8 #OmnibusSimplification #CSRD #CSDDD #SustainabilityRegulations #EUCompliance #Webinar #PolicyExperts #EcoVadis

🚨 We are pleased to welcome Dexter Galvin to EcoVadis as our new Climate Ambassador.🌍 With more than 16 years of leadership at CDP, Dexter brings deep expertise in corporate climate action, supply chain sustainability, and Scope 3 emissions management. In this new role, he will work closely with our partners and customers to advance decarbonization across global value chains and represent EcoVadis at leading climate forums. Dexter joins at a pivotal time: ⚠️ 51% of companies remain off-track to meet 2030 Scope 3 targets 🎯 Our recently launched Carbon Data Network addresses one of the biggest barriers to progress—access to reliable, high-quality primary carbon data. Pierre-Francois Thaler said “his experience will be instrumental as we scale the impact of our platform and empower organizations to take measurable, transparent action toward a net-zero future.” Learn more: https://ecovad.is/3E6hBDs #SustainabilityLeadership #ClimateAction #EcoVadis #Scope3 #CarbonData #Decarbonization #CorporateSustainability #ESG

💡 CSRD Post-Omnibus: Cuts, Costs & Consequences The EU’s omnibus proposal could bring in €6 billion in administrative relief and exempt many companies from mandatory sustainability reporting — but at what cost to transparency and long-term resilience? Read our blog on why strategic sustainability vision matters, regardless of regulatory maneuverings. 👉 https://ecovad.is/4j0F3km #CSRD #SustainabilityReporting #ESG #EcoVadis #EURegulations

Missed our session at The Economist Sustainability Week? The recording is now available! “Seasoning the alphabet soup: Making supplier transparency and procurement compliance more rewarding” brought together a powerhouse panel to explore how businesses are navigating—and even thriving—amid a flood of sustainability regulations like CSRD, CS3D, CBAM or the UK’s upcoming Procurement Act. We were joined by Pascal Brun, VP of Sustainability and D&I at Zalando, Nicolette Bartlett, Chief Impact Officer at CDP, Juliette Enser, Executive Director for Competition Enforcement at the Competition and Markets Authority and our very own Lazar Armianov, Regional Director for Northern Europe, Middle East & Africa at EcoVadis. Together, they shared sharp insights on how supply chains are adapting to new compliance demands while continuing to drive innovation and impact. ▶️ Watch the full session here: https://ecovad.is/41Pz644

📢 The Trump administration’s fluctuating tariffs are forcing US companies to rethink supplier strategies – but without ESG visibility, supply chain pivots may come with costly risks. As fluctuating tariffs hit key trading partners like Canada, Mexico, China, and now the EU, US companies face increasing pressure to diversify suppliers or shift sourcing to limit cost exposure. But supplier diversification can introduce new ESG and compliance risks – unless you have clear visibility. Our latest blog explores why ESG visibility is critical for procurement teams navigating tariff-driven disruptions. Key insights include: ◾ Tariff volatility is threatening nearshoring efforts, prompting US companies to explore alternative sourcing regions 🌎 ◾ Supplier diversification to avoid tariffs can unintentionally create #ESG blind spots and compliance vulnerabilities ⚠️ ◾ Integrating ESG intelligence into your sourcing decisions can mitigate risks, control costs and enhance supply chain #resilience 📈 👉 Read the blog for more on these challenges and how EcoVadis solutions can help you navigate tariff uncertainty. https://ecovad.is/3RmLuSW

Bringing Carbon into Procurement – Every Tender Cycle Counts As the pressure to meet decarbonisation targets intensifies, procurement teams have a unique opportunity—and responsibility—to drive change. But how do you actually bring carbon into supplier decisions without compromising cost or compliance? This is the focus of our next webinar with CIPS - The Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply. Join us on April 8 for this practical discussion where you'll hear from Sarah Robertson , Regional Customer Success Director at EcoVadis and Beata Baumann, Procurement Sustainability Director at Atos. They will walk you through real-world examples of carbon-conscious tendering, tips to balance cost, compliance and carbon, and actionable steps to start integrating carbon into your procurement process. Register now 👉 https://ecovad.is/3FIa7ak

💡No matter where your suppliers are on their sustainability journey, EcoVadis has a solution. Kinly uses the light Vitals questionnaire to cover their due diligence basics and manage risk at scale. Discover the customer quote below. Learn more about Vitals: https://ecovad.is/4ieuUQN #EcoVadisSuccessStory #meetacustomer #sustainability #supplychain #sustainableprocurement #EcoVadis

✨A behind-the-scenes look at something special from #Sustain2025! We had the privilege of sitting down with some inspiring EcoVadis customers as they shared their sustainable procurement journeys, highlighting how they’re overcoming challenges, driving positive impact, and leading the way toward a more sustainable future.🌱 🎬Stay tuned for our new #EVTalks series! #SustainableProcurement #CustomerImpact #EcoVadis #Sustain2025