After the Omnibus package: Tips for your corporate climate strategy and ESG reporting

The Omnibus package took many companies by surprise. With the announced reliefs and delays in CSRD reporting obligations, new uncertainties have emerged: Should companies pause and reprioritize — or stay active and use this time strategically?

These questions were at the heart of our webcast "Auf Kurs zur Dekarbonisierung: Klimastrategie & Reporting effizient steuern". Together with Lutz Fricke (Head of Sustainability, MOSOLF) and Lukas Vogt (CEO & Co-Founder, Sunhat), Cozero Co-Founder and CEO Helen Tacke discussed how companies can stay on track despite uncertainties.

Read the key takeaways in this article or watch the full recording.

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Seeing the Omnibus package as an opportunity: How MOSOLF stayed on course

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Lutz Fricke shared how he and his team were well on their way to meeting regulatory requirements like the CSRD and EU taxonomy. However, just before an important meeting with internal stakeholders — where they planned to align on an action plan for the EU taxonomy — news broke about the proposed changes in the Omnibus packages. Within 24 hours, Lutz Fricke decided to completely realign their recommendations and make a 180-degree pivot.

His reasoning: his focus was never just about reporting, but true transformation.

“I started out with the goal of transforming the company, not just producing the best reports.”

The Omnibus package, he explained, didn’t throw them off course but instead gave them the freedom to reset their priorities.  “Our clear communication and position were very well received internally. We always ask ourselves: What truly moves us forward?”

For Fricke and his sustainability team, this meant temporarily postponing the EU taxonomy, since it offered less added value compared to other initiatives.

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Three key takeaways for companies looking to stay on course

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Build trust instead of waiting

The Omnibus package might give you more time, but waiting it out is not a strategy. Companies that act now gain an advantage — both in internal buy-in and in the eyes of customers and investors.

“Don’t wait around,” advises Lukas Vogt from Sunhat, an AI-powered software for ESG teams. “Put yourself in the driver’s seat.”

While regulation matters, companies should take the lead themselves — viewing reporting as a tool, not an end in itself. This includes taking a pragmatic approach to data requirements. For Fricke, the double materiality analysis was a real gem, as he put it. It allowed them to engage deeply with opportunities and risks, helping to shape actions that can truly transform the business.

The mantra, therefore, is clear: cherry-pick wisely. In the months ahead, Fricke and his team plan to focus on initiatives that deliver both sustainability impact and economic value, to drive internal acceptance of climate action.

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Sustainability needs collaboration

All speakers shared a common message: achieving sustainability is only possible through a collaborative effort. Lukas Vogt emphasized the importance of engaging multiple departments early in the process, highlighting that diverse perspectives are essential to identifying meaningful sustainability opportunities and driving effective change.

Helen Tacke from Cozero shared this view, emphasizing the critical role of actively engaging suppliers. Without their collaboration, companies risk gaps in emissions data, which undermines the accuracy and credibility of their climate strategies. Engaging the entire value chain is not optional, but rather a cornerstone of building a robust and transparent sustainability framework.

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Sustainability as a growth driver

Sustainability is much more than reporting. There was a clear consensus in the webcast that a climate strategy should never become just a compliance exercise. Instead, it should be deeply embedded in the business model to create long-term economic value.

Fricke shared how MOSOLF uncovered new business opportunities in sustainable transportation. Through an ISO 14083 reporting initiative combined with a Book & Claim approach, the company discovered new ways to actively leverage emissions savings in its automotive logistics business. 

This is a great example of how smart reporting can create real business value by transforming compliance into a strategic advantage.

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Conclusion: Use potential time windows wisely

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The key takeaway from the webcast remains: reporting is a tool, but true sustainability requires both strategy and economic viability.

All speakers agree that the postponement of reporting obligations is not an invitation to inaction. Rather, it presents an opportunity to sharpen climate strategies, build internal structures, and implement measures.

Industry first-movers like MOSOLF demonstrate how clear prioritization and commitment can achieve visible progress even in times of regulatory uncertainty — progress that is economically grounded and strengthens management trust.

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Curious about how Cozero and Sunhat can help you efficiently manage your climate strategy and ESG reporting? Book your personal demo now.

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