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The European Commission adopts new sustainability reporting standards for businesses

The European Commission adopted revised ESRS and the VSME standard for SMEs on July 3, 2026.

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These standards redefine sustainability reporting and ESG clauses in commercial contracts.

Businesses will need to adapt their practices to comply with these new legal requirements.

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Why it matters

Cette adoption marque une étape clé dans l'harmonisation des obligations de transparence environnementale et sociale pour les entreprises européennes, avec un impact direct sur leurs stratégies contractuelles et leur compétitivité. Les PME, souvent moins équipées, devront s'adapter rapidement pour éviter des sanctions ou des pertes de marchés.

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