Insight ReportNew Sustainability Requirements in Europe—Dragging the Rest of the World Forward? John Harmon, CFA, Managing Director of Technology Research April 22, 2024 Reasons to ReadThe Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) is an important piece of regulation that aims to standardize sustainability reporting in the European Union (EU) and will impact companies all over the world. The EU is a leader in sustainability regulation, and its directives can change the behavior of global enterprises that sell in Europe as well as the regulations other countries implement. We examine the timeline by which the CSRD will come into effect, what topics the new standards cover and what companies will be impacted by the CSRD. Data in this research report include: The total cost of compliance with the CSRD for EU-based companies The criteria of companies that will need to comply with the CSRD, based on annual revenue, total assets and total employees Other relevant research: The Coresight Research EnCORE framework for sustainability in retail RetailTech: Retail’s Green Revolution—Five Technologies Driving Sustainability How Data Sharing and Collaboration Can Accelerate Decision-Making and Enhance Sustainability The Secret to Unlocking a Sustainable Retail Future Through Blockchain More research reports on sustainability in retail Already a subscriber? Log in You are currently viewing a preview of this report. Please select an access option to view the full report. Hide Options - Show Options + Get unlimited access to all our research with one of our subscription plans. View Subscription Plans or Contact us to purchase this report. Contact us ✕ This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in: Weekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 44: Shoe Zone Closes StoresAmazon Prime Day India 2025: Preview—Capitalizing on E-Commerce Momentum; Unlocking Small-Town Potential Through Speed and ValueShoptalk Fall 2025 Day Three: From Constraints to Catalysts—Technology Driving the Next Era of RetailStretching Budgets and Shifting Choices: Navigating Back-to-School 2025—Data Graphic