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As the European Parliament elections get closer, what might happen with the EU Green Deal? The new people in the Parliament could bring uncertainty about future policies. But the Commission is already getting things ready for the next period to keep things going smoothly. You can learn more by reading our latest analysis ⬇️

"Following agreement in December, the final draft text of the CSDDD was published on 30 January. The Council vote was scheduled to take place on 9 February but was taken off the agenda at the last minute following concerns that Germany and Italy would abstain. A new vote was scheduled in Council today, on 14 February, but is taken off the agenda again. A new vote is yet to be scheduled in Council, but it will need to be held soon if the CSDDD is going to be passed under this Parliament. Time is pressing as work on legislation is expected to end soon with the European Parliament holding its last session in April, ahead of elections in June." Read more on the CSDDD and why the vote is so important here: https://lnkd.in/e-73Rp8Y #csddd #sustainability #climatechange #humanrights #projectivegroup

In terms of #Greenbusiness, what will #election2023 in #NewZealand mean? Check out this round-up of some of the key party policy positions to inform your voting: https://lnkd.in/gHiTaexX  

How will the EU reconcile #sustainability and #competitiveness in the next legislature? A must read analysis of the manifestos of the 5 main political groups by the team at SEC Newgate EU, just a few days before the European Parliament #elections.

While time is running out ahead of the European elections, the approval of the #CSDDD is at risk. You can read my contribution to the European Law Blog on the proposed EU Directive as a crucial step into the right direction:

As we are ending the current EU mandate, the Ohana Public Affairs team has done an assessment of EU sustainability and textile relevant policies from the last five years - see link below to read our newest blog post!

📢 On Tuesday the 18th, the European Supervisory Authorities (ESAs) issued a set of recommendations to the European Commission as they look at revising the SFDR following the consultation which ran in September of 2023. The ESAs suggested the following adoptions: 🔷 Introduction of a product classification system with two categories: 1) Sustainable and 2) Transition. This differs from the proposal in the consultation which was more akin to the UK’s SDR labels. ➡️ Transition products could use a mix of KPIs, including taxonomy-related KPIs, transition plans and PAIs. The disclosures should provide investors with clarity on the level of ambition and performance of assets in the short and long term 🔷 Introduction of a sustainability indicator, providing a scale to grade financial products on sustainability, as well as sustainability-related disclosures for financial products, including for those without sustainability features. 🔷 The scale should rely on clear and objective criteria, which could include Taxonomy-related data, fossil fuel exposure or GHG intensity. 🔷 The definition of Sustainable Investment in Article 2(17) could be replaced with a more prescriptive definition, such as Taxonomy alignment. 🔷 Suggestion that a focus should be placed on finishing the Taxonomy, including the Social Taxonomy. 👉 Contact the Policy and Regulation team at Longevity for support in navigating the SFDR and EU Taxonomy.

As we gear up for the 2024 EU elections, we wanted to reflect on the current EU mandate, specifically where it related to sustainability and textiles (our areas of expertise). Our latest article dives deep into key legislations and events shaping this mandate, featuring insightful quotes from our team of public affairs experts Pascale Moreau, Rannveig van Iterson, Jędrzej Nadolny, Karina Grucka, Natalia Yerashevich and Analoli del Cueto Menéndez. We also look ahead at what the next mandate might bring, and how businesses can start preparing to make their voices heard. Join us in closing this chapter on the current mandate and looking ahead to the next five years. Click the link below to read the full article and gain expert insights! 📖💼 https://lnkd.in/e7WVpvnC #EUelections2024 #TextilesSustainability #PublicAffairs #ExpertInsights

#Sustainability has become a buzzword for politicians around the globe. But how can sustainability be successfully incorporated into election campaigns? Who better to ask than Kateryna Odarchenko who has organized over 30 election campaigns in different countries? 🌍 She discusses the role of sustainability in global politics and how politicians can help guide voters through key sustainability topics 🌱 #Sustainability #GreenPolitics #SustainableLeadership #Election2024 #GreenCampaign #GlobalPolitics #FutureofPolitics #ClimateAction

🇪🇺The EU #GreenDeal slowing down until the upcoming elections? 🧐We, as consumers and electors, have not heard much on the possible delay of the pharma and #cosmetics industries’ sustainable transformation #CleanerCosmetics #GreenerIndustries