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Monday Morning Briefing CW 23, 2025

Monday Morning Briefing CW 23, 2025

Key regulatory, market, and corporate developments shaping sustainability and ESG in Europe and beyond.

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June 1, 2025

Regulatory News

EU Omnibus Proposal Faces Pushback from Companies

A recent survey indicates that a majority of companies are not in favor of the European Commission’s Omnibus I proposals to reduce sustainability reporting requirements under the CSRD. Concerns revolve around potential impacts on transparency and investor trust.
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EU Parliament Highlights Process Deficiencies in Omnibus Simplification

The EU Parliament’s hearing on the Omnibus Simplification Package has brought to light several process deficiencies. Stakeholders emphasize the need for comprehensive impact assessments before implementing changes to sustainability reporting regulations.
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Global ESG Funds Experience Continued Outflows

In Q1 2025, global ESG funds suffered record net outflows of $8.6 billion, reversing the previous quarter’s inflows. The downturn is attributed to political backlash and regulatory uncertainty surrounding ESG investments.
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European Pension Funds Intensify ESG Oversight

European pension funds, including the UK’s People’s Pension and Denmark’s AkademikerPension, are tightening ESG requirements. These funds are reviewing or terminating relationships with asset managers that underperform on ESG integration.
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Company News

Company News

Microsoft Faces Challenges in Carbon-Negative Ambitions

Microsoft remains committed to its goal of becoming carbon negative by 2030. However, the company reported a 23.4% increase in its carbon footprint, primarily due to the expansion of AI data centers. To stay on track, Microsoft has invested in carbon removal technologies and imposed supplier requirements for clean electricity and low-carbon materials.
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ESG Funds Reevaluate Defense Stocks Amid Geopolitical Shifts

European ESG investors are increasingly incorporating defense stocks into their portfolios. Investments in defense ETFs surged to $6.2 billion in 2025, up from $1.1 billion the year before. This shift reflects a changing perspective on the role of defense in maintaining democratic resilience.
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Walmart and Target Confront DEI Policy Backlash

Walmart and Target both disclosed concerns over potential consumer backlash tied to recent diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives. Legal and reputational risks from conflicting stakeholder expectations are prompting more cautious language in filings and public statements.
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Schneider Electric Enhances Scope 3 Emissions Strategy

Schneider Electric announced a strengthened focus on Scope 3 emissions, unveiling a partnership platform for suppliers to disclose data and accelerate decarbonization. The initiative is part of its roadmap to net-zero across its full value chain by 2050.
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Novo Nordisk Invests €1.6B in Green Danish Facility

Pharmaceutical company Novo Nordisk will invest €1.6 billion in a climate-neutral production facility in Hillerød, Denmark, to meet demand for obesity and diabetes medicines. The site will run on 100% renewable energy and include waste heat recovery systems.
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Outlook for the Week Ahead (June 2–9, 2025)

  • EFRAG Webinar on ESRS Implementation: Stakeholders will discuss challenges and provide input on the European Sustainability Reporting Standards.
  • Corporate Sustainability Reports: Upcoming ESG disclosures from BMW Group, Unilever, and Vestas will offer insights into CSRD preparedness.

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