Changing the narrative: the case for preserving policies and regulations essential for a clean energy economy

The statement warns against the potential dismantling of EU sustainability rules through the proposed Omnibus simplification package, arguing that such moves would penalize companies already investing in sustainable supply chains and create policy uncertainty. It advocates for 'competitive sustainability' and a just transition to clean energy, while supporting regulatory simplification only if it enhances efficiency without undermining the foundations of sustainable business practices.

• The author expresses concern that the EU's Omnibus simplification package, scheduled for proposal on 26 February, may reopen and dismantle the bloc's sustainability rules, objectives, and implementation, which would hinder the transition to a future-proof economy.
• Changing the current regulatory course would disadvantage companies that have already invested in sustainable operations and supply chains to comply with existing standards, primarily benefiting 'laggard companies'.
• Business leaders, including those from Velux and Signify, emphasize the need for policy predictability and protection of regulations from political renegotiation to maintain the certainty required for business operations.
• The document argues that proposed 'quick fixes' in the EU Omnibus package, such as replacing digital reporting with AI, cannot substitute for the necessary structure, standardization, and assurance required by businesses and investors.

APA

Mendiluce, M. (2025). Changing the narrative: the case for preserving policies and regulations essential for a clean energy economy. We Mean Business Coalition. https://www.wemeanbusinesscoalition.org/blog/changing-the-narrative-the-case-for-preserving-policies-and-regulations-essential-for-a-clean-energy-economy/

Chicago

Mendiluce, María. Changing the narrative: the case for preserving policies and regulations essential for a clean energy economy. We Mean Business Coalition, 2025. https://www.wemeanbusinesscoalition.org/blog/changing-the-narrative-the-case-for-preserving-policies-and-regulations-essential-for-a-clean-energy-economy/.

Wikipedia

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BibTeX

@misc{mendiluce2025changing, author = {Mendiluce, María}, title = {{Changing the narrative: the case for preserving policies and regulations essential for a clean energy economy}}, publisher = {We Mean Business Coalition}, year = {2025}, month = feb, url = {https://www.wemeanbusinesscoalition.org/blog/changing-the-narrative-the-case-for-preserving-policies-and-regulations-essential-for-a-clean-energy-economy/}, urldate = {2026-10-23}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }