05/06/2026
Sustainability reporting under CSRD has changed significantly.
Through the Stop-the-clock mechanism, the European Commission postponed Wave II reporting obligations by two years. Companies originally due to report in 2026 or 2027 now have until 2028 (for financial year 2027).
The Omnibus I proposal goes further, narrowing the scope to large companies with more than 1,000 employees β meaning many companies initially covered by Wave II will fall outside the mandatory reporting framework.
πΉ More time for Wave II companies to prepare for ESRS reporting
πΉ Companies under 1,000 employees may no longer be required to report
πΉ Voluntary reporting standards are being prepared for those outside the mandatory scope
The simplification is welcome β but ESG transparency remains a baseline expectation for doing business in Europe.