The EU has formally adopted Omnibus I, bringing significant changes to two of the most important supply chain compliance directives — CSDDD and CSRD. The headlines are big: fewer companies will be required to comply, timelines have shifted, and some requirements have been dropped entirely.

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But here's what hasn't changed — and what matters most for brands serious about CSDDD and CSRD compliance.

What Changed in CSDDD and CSRD

The scope has narrowed considerably. The CSDDD threshold now applies to companies with 5,000+ employees and €1.5 billion in global turnover — roughly 1,600 companies across the EU. For CSRD, the bar is now 1,000 employees and €450 million in turnover, meaning around 90% of previously in-scope companies are now exempt from mandatory reporting.

CSDDD implementation has also been pushed back, with requirements not applying until July 2029.

What CSDD and CSRD Compliance Still Requires

The core expectation remains: large companies must conduct risk-based due diligence on human rights and environmental impacts across their value chains, in line with the UN Guiding Principles (UNGPs) and OECD Guidelines.

In other words, the direction of travel for CSDDD and CSRD compliance hasn't changed — only the pace and scope.

What It Means for Brands

Less compliance pressure in the short term does not mean less responsibility. Workers in global supply chains don't wait for regulation to catch up. And your partners, investors, and customers won't either.

The brands best positioned — legally and reputationally — are those already building the infrastructure to train workers, surface risks, and demonstrate impact at scale. That work doesn't start the year before a deadline. It starts now.

How Quizrr Supports CSDDD Compliance

Quizrr helps global brands turn due diligence from a reporting exercise into real change on the factory floor — through scalable, multilingual digital training that reaches workers directly. Whether you're in scope today or preparing for future CSDDD and CSRD requirements, we help you build supply chains where workers are informed, risks are visible, and progress is measurable.