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The EU Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD) has reached the end of its legislative process with the EU Council's approval in late May. This significant milestone calls for a closer look at the final text, which is why, in our latest article, Ohana's Head of Transparency and Supply Chains, Natalia Yerashevich, offers us an expert analysis of the CSDDD, and its expected impacts on EU businesses. Here is a taste of what Natalia has covered in this piece: 💡 The CSDDD: Understanding The Basics 💡 Obligations for EU Companies 💡 Addressing Adverse Impacts 💡 Minimising The Effects on SMEs 💡 The Matters of Administrative Supervision and Liability 💡 Strategic Recommendations for in-scope Businesses Curious about the challenges and opportunities that the CSDDD brings? Read the complete article now and comment below if you have any questions. https://lnkd.in/dMPy23fA #sustainability #publicaffairs #europeanunion #greentransition #euparliament #sustainabilitylaw

The European People's Party, centre-right, emerged victorious in the 2024 EU Elections, and while right-wing parties fell short of a majority, the new parliamentary makeup intensifies the debate around the future of the bloc's green agenda. So it's time to dive into the potential consequences of these election results and analyse the key political events that will now follow. Our latest blog article takes you on that journey, and offers our team's expert insights on: 🔎 The Future of The EU Commission & The Most Likely Scenarios 🔎 The Influence Level of Right-wing Parties 🔎 An Overview of The Independent or Non-aligned Seats 🔎 A Timeline of The Key Upcoming Events Curious about where the EU is headed with this new mandate? Read the full article and stay informed! 💡 https://lnkd.in/dVzZAJTP #sustainability #publicaffairs #europeanunion #greentransition #euparliament #sustainabilitylaw #euelections

🎉 Exciting News! 🎉 The BestinBrussels.eu 2024/25 report is out and we're so honoured to be included in the list of top EU Public Affairs Consultancies in Brussels! The report includes 85 consultancies, grouped as mid-to-large consultancies and boutiques with strong track records in their specialist sectors, services and policy areas and an office in Brussels. Check out Ohana's listing 👉 https://lnkd.in/dUmaFpNG Not only has Ohana been listed as a Leading Boutique and Specialist consultancy, but our Founder Pascale Moreau has been recognised among the best public affairs consultants in the EU bubble. Find out more here 👉 https://lnkd.in/dYKRkCHq An honour and a priviledge and we couldn't be more proud of the work we have achieved over the last 5 years. Here's to many more achievements, celebrations and accomplishments! 🥂 #sustainability #publicaffairs #europeanunion #bestinbrussels #publicaffairsconsultancy

Today we gave back to the community by volunteering at Serve the City Belgium, preparing lunch bags and giving them to those in needs. As an individual or a team, you can support Serve the City by joining their various activities or contributing to their fundraising project 'Donate Your Lunch'. 5.000 meals to go before reaching their objective of 40.000. Never too late to contribute! More info below.

📢 EU Election Results: Key Takeaways The EU election results are in, and here are the key highlights: 🔹 European People's Party (EPP) emerged as the clear winner. 🔹 The right achieved expected results but fell short of a majority - with far right parties gaining seats: - European Conservatives and Reformists (ECR) gained 4 seats (total: 73). - Identity and Democracy (ID) increased by 9 seats (total: 58). 🔹 Socialists & Democrats (S&D) retained 139 seats. 🔹 Greens faced a setback, losing 18 seats, but performed well in Denmark, Sweden, and Lithuania. 🔹 Renew Europe (liberal party) did not fare well, losing 20 seats. 🔹 The Left lost 1 seat (total: 36). 🔹 The center coalition (S&D, EPP, and Renew) remains consolidated but weaker. 🔹 The European Parliament is set to vote for the President of the Commission, proposed by the Council, on July 18th. 🔹 The Council is expected to propose Ursula von der Leyen (EPP) for a second term as President of the Commission. 🔹 Von der Leyen could potentially form a commission with S&D, EPP, and Renew, if she were to receive 361 votes in parliament, continuing the current coalition. 🔹 S&D and Renew have ruled out working with ECR, while the Greens might join von der Leyen’s coalition. Stay tuned for further updates on this evolving political landscape. We’ll be sharing a more detailed analysis and our thoughts within the next couple of weeks. #EUElections #EuropeanParliament #EUPolitics #EPP #EU2024 [image source: https://lnkd.in/eFEsB-R6 )

Ohana is growing again! 🎉 We’re really excited to welcome Enzo Caldora as our new public affairs assistant. Enzo joined us in May, following a dynamic tenure at the European Parliament. Having studied Political Science and International Relations, he’s passionate about EU parliamentary affairs and journalism. In his role on our Transparency and Supply Chain team, Enzo is dedicated to monitoring and analysing key EU policies and regulations including the EU Ban on Products Made with Forced Labour, Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD), Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD), ESPD, Green Claims, and the Digital Product Passport. Welcome to the team Enzo, we couldn't be happier to have you here 🤗 And if you'd like support in any of the areas mentioned above, simply comment below or reach out directly and let's discuss. #sustainability #publicaffairs #europeanunion

As we gear up for the 2024 EU elections, we wanted to reflect on the current EU mandate, specifically where it related to sustainability and textiles (our areas of expertise). Our latest article dives deep into key legislations and events shaping this mandate, featuring insightful quotes from our team of public affairs experts Pascale Moreau, Rannveig van Iterson, Jędrzej Nadolny, Karina Grucka, Natalia Yerashevich and Analoli del Cueto Menéndez. We also look ahead at what the next mandate might bring, and how businesses can start preparing to make their voices heard. Join us in closing this chapter on the current mandate and looking ahead to the next five years. Click the link below to read the full article and gain expert insights! 📖💼 https://lnkd.in/e7WVpvnC #EUelections2024 #TextilesSustainability #PublicAffairs #ExpertInsights

🗳️ The EU elections are just next week! 🗳️ Your vote is a powerful force for change. Whether you're passionate about climate action, digital transformation, or social justice, your vote can help shape the future of Europe. If you still have questions about how the EU elections work or what you're voting for, don't worry – we've got you covered. This infographic will give you all the answers you need. Make your voice heard. Use your vote to build the Europe you envision. 🌍💬 #EUElections2024 #VoteForChange #EuropeanUnion #MakeADifference #YourVoteMatters #RideBikeClimbVote #useyourvote

Packaging is no longer only a subject concerning those in transport and logistics. The EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) is here to make this topic a focal point for European businesses across the board. That's why the PPWR is also the subject of our latest article, in which our experts will offer you an insightful overview of this new regulation, expected to revolutionise the way we view and handle all forms of packaging. Take a look at the topics we have discussed: 📦 Understanding the EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation 📦 Key Measures Within the PPWR 📦 Expected Impacts of This New Regulation 📦 Notable Points of Concern Within the Legislation 📦 Preparing for Change: Recommendations for EU Businesses Keen to know more about the future of packaging within the EU and what the PPWR will mean for your business? Read the full article now! 💡 https://lnkd.in/ee3-PBYu #sustainability #publicaffairs #europeanunion #greentransition #euparliament #sustainabilitylaw

EU sustainability policies are about to change the rules of the game within the global textile supply chain, and will likely catch many third-country players off guard. In this second part of our interview with Ramesh De Silva, Co-Founder of Compreli Consulting, we discuss the readiness of textile companies in regions like Sri Lanka, Pakistan and India and explore solutions to help make EU legislation accessible for non-EU organisations. Here's what we covered in part two of our chat with Ramesh: 🌏 Textiles in Sri Lanka, Pakistan & India: How EU-ready Is The Global Textile Supply Chain? 🌏 How Third-country Companies Should Face the Upcoming Changes 🌏 EU Policies for Non-EU Players: The Role of EU Businesses and Institutions in Making it Work Learn more about the challenges of driving global environmental change, and what we can do to ensure our collective success. Read the full article now! https://lnkd.in/ebrepTNr #sustainability #publicaffairs #europeanunion #greentransition #euparliament #sustainabilitylaw #textileindustry #transformersfoundation