Donal Daly: Firms should stay focused on the benefits of sustainability 

Last week, the EU Commission brought forward a proposal which, if fully adopted, could radically undermine the Green Deal. 

For decades, the EU has set the global benchmark for sustainability policy, and Ireland has been a willing supporter. As we see increasing impacts of climate change on our shores, these policies take on real meaning for Irish citizens and their counterparts across Europe.

To address the impending challenges, the European Green Deal outlined a transformative vision for a climate-neutral Europe. It was supported in legislation by the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD), and the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD).