Disastrous Omnibus proposal erodes EU’s corporate accountability commitments and slashes human rights and environmental protections.
ECOnGOOD joins over 360 civil society organisations worldwide in signing a joint statement condemning the European Commission’s Omnibus proposal. Published on 26 February, this proposal significantly weakens key corporate sustainability legislation, particularly the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD). Despite President von der Leyen’s earlier commitment to maintain the spirit and content of existing laws whilst reducing overlapping obligations, the new proposal effectively diminishes crucial provisions for human rights, workers’ rights, and environmental protections.
The comprehensive statement, backed by organisations ranging from human rights groups to environmental advocates, criticises the proposal’s substantial weakening of corporate accountability measures, including reduced civil liability, limited value chain assessment requirements, and weakened climate transition plan obligations.
The full statement and complete list of signatories can be found at European Coalition for Corporate Justice (ECCJ).
