In mid-January, 2050 hosted a webinar on the Omnibus changes for CSRD, the taxonomy, and CSDDD, as well as the new simplified ESRS standards. Here we summarize the key takeaways and our view on what companies should do next. Watch our webinar (Swedish) Omnibus: What Applies Going Forward? The Omnibus […]
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Future-proofing your value chain – 3 questions for 2050:s risk expert Lina Wing on due diligence in practice
1) Why should we start working on due diligence now? Put simply: with new regulations like CSRD, CSDDD, EUDR and EUFLR, “wait and see” is no longer an option. Expectations around value chain transparency are tightening fast – and customers want make to sure that their suppliers are actually taking […]
Read MoreOmnibus I – What Do the Latest Decisions Mean for Your Sustainability Reporting and Business Strategy?
In recent years, the EU’s sustainability agenda has set the direction for corporate sustainability work by regulating the market and driving sustainable development forward within the Union. However, in 2025, the EU’s focus has shifted towards competitiveness and geopolitical issues, a shift that has led to delays and simplifications of […]
Read MoreCOP30 in Belém: The Planet Is Burning — But Small Steps Make a Big Difference
Mikael Karlsson, Environmental Scientist at Uppsala University and Scientific Advisor at 2050, was on the ground at COP30 in Belém, Brazil. Drawing from firsthand experience, Mikael shares his insights into why climate summits, despite frustration, slow negotiations, and burning urgency, remain essential for moving the world forward, one small but […]
Read MoreDafgårds visar vägen – så blir due diligence en konkurrensfördel
När EU:s nya hållbarhetskrav skärps väljer Dafgårds att gå före. Genom att kartlägga hela värdekedjan, från jord till bord, har företaget inte bara säkrat kommande rapporteringskrav. Arbetet har också gett dem en helt ny strategisk överblick som stärker kunddialogen, effektiviserar interna rutiner och öppnar affärsmöjligheter. Familjeägda Dafgårds är ett företag […]
Read MoreFrom principles to practice: How to apply OECD’s six steps for due diligence
Responsible business conduct isn’t some big mystery, but it does require structure, commitment and consistency. The OECD’s six-step framework offers a clear roadmap to help companies turn good intentions into real action. This quick guide sums it up in six simple steps: Say it. Find it. Fix it. Check it. […]
Read MoreBeyond Reporting: How Nordic Companies Build Value Chains That Deliver on Net Zero
Navigating today’s sustainability and climate landscape is challenging, to say the least. For companies striving to meet their climate obligations, it is easy to get lost in reporting requirements and frameworks. This autumn, the SBT Nordic Forum, hosted by 2050 Consulting, has focused on how companies can move from climate […]
Read MorePackaging Recycling Targets for 2030 – How Do We Reach Them?
Read the report here This report was commissioned by the Swedish Producer Responsibility Organization (NPA) to analyze whether Sweden can be expected to meet the material recycling targets set by the EU for 2030, based on the measures already implemented as well as those reasonably achievable by 2030. The report […]
Read MoreDoes the EU’s sustainability agenda contribute to business competitiveness?
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Read MoreFinding the Right Level for Your 2025 Sustainability Report – A Five-Step Guide
Sustainability reporting is a key tool for demonstrating accountability, creating transparency, and strengthening relationships with stakeholders such as customers, investors, and employees. But with new regulations and reporting standards being introduced, such as ESRS and VSME, and as the thresholds for mandatory reporting are adjusted, many organizations are beginning to […]
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