EU sustainability rules changed in 2026. Understanding what these changes mean for your business can be challenging.
Fewer companies may now be required to report, while requirements for sustainability claims and environmental marketing are becoming more specific. At the same time, sustainability information is increasingly requested by banks, customers, suppliers, investors, and other business partners.
I help you understand what has changed, identify which requirements apply to your business, and determine what action is needed. Whether you need support with sustainability reporting, environmental claims, or communicating with stakeholders. I turn complex requirements into clear, practical solutions.
Since 27 September 2026, EU rules under the Empowering Consumers Directive restrict vague environmental claims like "eco-friendly", "green", or "climate neutral" unless they're backed by recognized evidence. This applies to content already published, not just new campaigns.
What you get: A clear, prioritized review of your website, packaging, and marketing materials, flagging exactly which claims are at risk and why, with specific, compliant rewrites you can use immediately.
You may not be legally required to publish a sustainability report, but your bank, investors, or larger customers may still ask you for sustainability information.
What you get: A clear, proportionate sustainability report prepared under the EU's VSME standard. You can respond to these requests with confidence, without building a dedicated internal ESG function. No external audit required. A credible, right-sized report designed specifically for smaller businesses.
Whether you are required to report under CSRD or choose to report voluntarily to satisfy investors, banks, or larger customers, I guide you through the full process, from understanding what applies to you, to a finished, credible disclosure.
Who this is for: Companies newly in scope of CSRD, companies preparing ahead of future requirements, or businesses that want a credible sustainability report to strengthen relationships with banks, investors, or key customers.
What's included:
Reporting Boundary & Scope Definition — identifying which entities, subsidiaries, and joint operations fall within your reporting boundary
Double Materiality Assessment — identifying which ESG topics are genuinely material to your business and your stakeholders
GHG Emissions Accounting — building a full GHG inventory across Scope 1 and 2, with Scope 3
Climate Risk Assessment — evaluating physical risks and transition risks relevant to your operations
Supplier Risk Assessment — screening your supply chain for material ESG risks, without requiring primary data collection from suppliers
EU Taxonomy Alignment — assessing which of your economic activities qualify, and disclosing them correctly
Data Collection & Consolidation — support with ESG data collection across entities and consolidating it into one consistent dataset for reporting
Policy Drafting — preparing the sustainability-related policies your disclosures require
Report Drafting — producing a clear, structured final report
The Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive requires companies in scope to identify, prevent, and address human rights and environmental risks across their own operations and value chain, not just report on them, but actively manage them. I help you build a due diligence process that meets these requirements without disrupting how your business actually operates.
Who this is for: Companies newly in scope of CSDDD, companies anticipating future requirements as thresholds evolve, or businesses whose customers or partners are asking them to demonstrate due diligence practices.
What's included:
Scope & Risk Mapping — identifying where human rights and environmental risks are most likely to arise across your operations and value chain
Supplier Risk Assessment — screening suppliers for material risk indicators, without requiring full primary data collection from every supplier
Due Diligence Policy Drafting — preparing the human rights and environmental due diligence policy your process requires
Grievance Mechanism Design — setting up a channel through which affected people can raise concerns, as required by the directive
Remediation & Corrective Action Planning — preparing prevention and corrective action plans for risks identified during the assessment
Monitoring Framework — defining how you'll track whether your due diligence measures are actually working over time
Send me your website or product packaging, and I'll tell you whether you're at risk under the new EU rules, and which service fits your situation.
For broader questions, check the Q&A, or read About Me to learn more about my background.
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Boris Sidorenko - Sustainability & ESG Specialist
Phone: +43 664 887 887 81
E-mail: boris@esgsolutions.net
Location: Austria - Vienna / Latvia - Riga
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