No data, no control: a critical look at the omnibus trilogue

Negotiations on the EU’s so-called omnibus package are entering the next phase. Against this backdrop, it is clear how important transparency and clarity are in the political debate. Companies are calling for clear and stable framework conditions, the financial sector needs reliable sustainability data, and politicians must ensure that climate targets can actually be achieved. corsus continues to recommend that companies consistently expand their sustainability strategies and effectively implement human rights in their supply chains, otherwise they will be taking a considerable and long-term risk.

Launch of the VSME portal of the German Sustainability Code (DNK)

On 9 September 2025, the new VSME portal of the German Sustainability Code (DNK) was launched. It is aimed at small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that are not subject to the reporting requirements of the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) but still wish to report on their sustainability issues in a structured and transparent manner.

CSRD in the omnibus procedure: simplifications are coming – relevance remains

The EU is planning significant simplifications in the omnibus procedure for the CSRD (Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive) and other regulations such as the CSDDD (Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive), CBAM (European COs border adjustment system) and EU taxonomy. But anyone who now assumes that sustainability requirements will become less important is mistaken.

Biodiversity management in companies. An interview with Dr Ulrike Eberle and Dr Verena Timmer

In this interview, Dr Ulrike Eberle and Dr Verena Timmer explain how companies can integrate biodiversity into their management, because biodiversity protection is not a ‘nice-to-have’ but a key issue for the future.

Anke Butscher is a certified sustainability manager and auditor for community and regional development in accordance with ISO 17024

Anke Butscher is a certified sustainability manager and auditor for community and regional development in accordance with ISO 17024

corsus at the municipal congress „Now more than ever! – Sustainable development works!“ 2025 in Berlin

corsus discussed approaches to digitalising sustainability reports and anchoring sustainability in the municipal budget at the municipal congress on 26 June in Berlin under the motto ‘Now more than ever – sustainable development works!’.

Networking for biodiversity conservation: How can biodiversity conservation be implemented?

As a member of ‘Biodiversity in Good Company’, corsus took part in the capital city impulse “Economy and Nature. The Coalition of the Future‘ and the ’Unternehmen Biologische Vielfalt – UBi” annual conference in mid-June, followed by a meeting of the members of Biodiversity in Good Company. The dramatic loss of biodiversity must be stopped as a matter of urgency, especially as it is also causing very high economic costs. The main question discussed at the events was therefore ‘What measures need to be taken to stop the loss of biodiversity?’.

corsus and osapiens are partners

In March, corsus and osapiens entered into a partnership to systematise and optimise sustainability reporting for companies with digital and cloud-based solutions.

Nynke Hack: What are you currently doing at corsus?

Nynke Hack talks about her current projects at the sustainability consultancy corsus in the field of sustainable communities.

EU publishes results of the omnibus procedure

corsus comments on the results of the European Commission’s omnibus procedure published on 26 February 2025.

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