Why policymakers must consider corporate influence on ESG
Corporate influence over public policy is undermining democracy and accountability. Discover why policymakers must confront lobbying power and reform governance to protect the public interest.
CSDDD Omnibus Package: Exploring decision-making tools to support policymakers
As trilogue negotiations around the CSDDD Omnibus Package begin, the debate is being strongly shaped by corporate and industry lobbying. Policymakers are increasingly expected to engage transparently and inclusively with stakeholders. Yet, evidence suggests —from OECD reviews on lobbying transparency to the EU’s own Transparency Register—policy debates are often dominated by a small number of […]
Preserving the CSDDD review clause
At EIRIS Foundation, we support the call on EU policymakers to preserve CSDDD Omnibus review clause We are proud to stand with 31 other organisations as a signatory to the joint letter coordinated by ShareAction, calling on the EU to preserve the “review clause” in the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD) — a critical […]
10 Things you need to know about corporate lobbying in the EU and beyond – a guide for investors, CSOs, policymakers and companies
Lobbying is a common practice in the political sphere. Interest groups, individuals and organisations are constantly vying to influence decision-makers on specific issues of policy and legislation. But what does that mean for investors, CSOs, policymakers and companies?