EP - The Omnibus Package and the Food Sector: The Impact of Simplification of Sustainability Rules
EFF Event - The Omnibus Package and the Food Sector
The Impact of Simplification of Sustainability Rules
The European Union's legislative simplification efforts, led by President Von der Leyen, aim to consolidate and streamline sustainability and ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) regulations, reducing regulatory burdens on businesses, especially SMEs.
On February 26, European Commissioner Dombrovskis presented proposals impacting the food sector, focusing on ESG reporting and due diligence requirements under the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) and the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence (CS3D) Directive.
This event will analyze the pros and cons of the Omnibus Initiative’s simplification proposals, assessing their impact on the food sector, civil society, and EU citizens.
Draft Agenda
Moderator: Agata Jaskot - Government Affairs Lead, Bunge
15:30 - 15:40 | Opening Remarks
Speakers: MEPs Elena Donazzan and Pietro Fiocchi
15:40 - 16:20 | Panel 1 - Regulatory Feasibility and Impact
Overview of the Omnibus Initiative
- Tijmen de Vries - Managing Partner, Schuttelaar & Partners
- Martin Merlin - Director, Financial Markets, DG FISMA
- Aleksandra Palinska - Executive Director, Eurosif
Q&A Session
16:20 - 17:00 | Panel 2 - Business and Civil Society Perspectives
- Name TBC - Director, European Coalition for Corporate Justice (ECCJ)
- Veronique Willems - Secretary General, SMEUnited
- Katrin Heeren - Director, Environment & Sustainability, FoodDrinkEurope
- Aldo Cristiano - Head of Institutional Affairs and Sustainability, Ferrero Germany
- Illa Brockmeyer - Head of Public Policy - EU & International, METRO
Q&A Session
17:00 - 17:20 | Panel 3 - Finding the Right Balance
Conclusion and Next Steps (All Panelists)
- Will the Omnibus Initiative truly simplify ESG compliance?
- How to ensure the system is both effective and business-friendly?
- What refinements are needed before implementation?
17:20 - 17:30 | Closing Remarks
Speakers: MEPs Elena Donazzan and Pietro Fiocchi
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