Frank Bold, ShareAction, Accountancy Europe, Eurosif, Finance Watch and WWF, as members of the Informal Group on Sustainable Finance, have released a joint statement on the EU’s Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD).
In the statement, five key recommendations are suggested that will embed environmental, climate, and social impacts into the company's long-term strategy.
The Frank Bold expert group continues its long-term support for Ukraine in 2026. As the fourth year of Russian aggression draws to a close, Frank Bold is sending another financial contribution to support the country’s defenders through the Ukrainian foundation Come Back Alive.
The European Union is sending a clear signal: climate policy is no longer just an environmental vision. It is becoming a core pillar of economic strategy. The latest State of the Energy Union 2025 and Climate Action Progress Report 2025 confirm that competitiveness is now Brussels’ top priority. In this framework, decarbonisation is positioned as a tool to strengthen Europe’s technological sovereignty, stability, and energy affordability.
With the final revision of the CSRD landing only in mid-December, many companies spent 2025 navigating a moving goal post. Yet despite the uncertainty, some clear lessons have emerged from those already reporting under the new rules. So what did companies actually struggle with, and what did they take away from the experience?