How new EU taxonomy rules are reshaping sustainability reporting
Europe's sustainable activity classification is evolving. Companies need to keep up.
EU taxonomy barometer
Sustainability reporting in Europe is evolving, with new rules bringing more transparency and new compliance challenges.
What the EU taxonomy requires
Companies in scope must report the share of their turnover, capital expenditure and operating expenditure that relates to environmentally sustainable activities.
About the research
We reviewed taxonomy disclosures by large European companies to understand progress and challenges.
Progress and performance: where companies stand
Reporting quality is improving, but alignment remains low in many sectors and comparability is limited.
New rules, new challenges
Simplifications and changes to thresholds affect who reports and what they report.
What companies should do next
Strengthen data and controls, use taxonomy metrics in strategy and capital planning, and prepare for assurance.
Previous reports
Summary
Taxonomy reporting is moving from compliance exercise to strategic tool.
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