European sustainability developments – 3Q 2025 update
06 October 25
Bianca Sofian
Main developments on environmental policy and regulation in Europe in the three months from July to September 2025.
New harmonised notice and product label to inform consumers on conformity and durability guarantees
30 September 25
Bianca Sofian
The European Commission adopted an implementing regulation establishing a harmonised EU notice and product label displaying information on legally guaranteed rights and on the durability guarantees that businesses may offer.
CSRD transposition: Cyprus adopts final transposition law and more member states advance efforts on the “stop-the-clock” directive
24 September 25
Bianca Sofian
Seven member states are still in the process of transposing the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive, while two others have not transposed it fully.
Still no agreement on global plastic treaty despite continuing growth in plastic waste
27 August 25
Emilie Degand
Countries failed to reach agreement on a global plastic treaty or even on a new draft text, due to deep divisions among the UN member states over the content. The failure to reach agreement is set in the context of growing global levels of plastics production and waste. Within the EU, a study found that the EU generated 42.5 million tonnes of plastic waste in 2022. Of this, the EU incinerated or landfilled about 80%, recycling only some 20%.
Polish consumer protection authority accuses delivery companies of greenwashing
13 August 25
Peter Dunn
The Polish consumer protection authority (UOKiK) has accused four delivery companies of misleading consumers about the environmental impact of their services (greenwashing). UOKiK raised complaints against Allegro Polska, DHL eCommerce Poland, DPD Polska, and InPost. If the complaints are confirmed, the companies could face fines of up to 10% of their turnover.
Dispute continues over COP31 host, while China and EU prepare for COP30
04 August 25
Emilie Degand
Australia and Türkiye both remain determined to host COP31 in 2026, despite discussions to resolve the competition between them. At the same time, the United Nations has urged Australia to adopt more ambitious climate targets. Meanwhile, ahead of COP30, China and the EU released a joint press statement, sharing their commitment to tackle climate change.