Insight Report 10 minutes PremiumNew Sustainability Requirements in Europe—Dragging the Rest of the World Forward? John Harmon, CFA, Managing Director of Technology Research April 22, 2024 What's InsideThe 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: Connected TV’s Opportunities and Growing Pains: 10 Insights from CTV Connect 2025Financial Confidence Falls to New Low Following US Tariff Imposition: China Consumer Survey InsightsEarnings Insights 1Q25, Week 1: Mixed Results from LVMH, Nestlé, P&G and Others Amid Heightened Tariff Concerns—InfographicInflation Awareness Rises; Economic Sentiment Falls to Six-Month Low: US Consumer Survey Insights