Keynote Saskia Slomp, CEO at EFRAG: Regulatory Evolution: ESRS & CSRD Updates

Regulatory Evolution: ESRS & CSRD Updates in the Omnibus Framework
What’s next for sustainability reporting in Europe?

In her insightful session at SoS.25, Saskia Slomp (CEO, EFRAG) shared key objectives behind the ongoing revision of the European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS). With a strong focus on stakeholder engagement, EFRAG is actively shaping a transparent, inclusive process across Europe.

Highlights include:

• The multi-phase outreach strategy for stakeholder feedback
• Key goals of the ESRS revision: clarity, alignment, and simplification
• First look at the Voluntary Sustainability Reporting Standard for SMEs (VSME)
• How SMEs can use VSME to respond to value chain demands and prepare for future requirements

Missed the session? You can review Saskia Slomp’s slides here.

What questions do you have about the ESRS revision or the new VSME standard? Share your thoughts and connect with others navigating the same regulatory changes.