Webinar Sustainability Reporting update Omnibus status and next steps

In the months leading up to this webinar, much happened in the sustainability reporting space. The exposure drafts for the ESRS were published and, although not final, they presented a direction of where the final reporting requirements might be heading. Uncertainty remained, for example regarding the scoping criteria and final date of application.

The unclarity around these issues posed challenges, yet also opened up the discussion on the purpose of reporting and assurance. Regardless of whether companies had already published their first CSRD report, were in the midst of the DMA process, or were still determining how to proceed, decisions needed to be made on the roadmap, the desired end-state and priorities.

On Tuesday, November 18, 2025, KPMG hosted the webinar “Omnibus Status and Next Steps”, in which we covered the important regulatory directions and milestones for the CSRD, interconnectivity with ISSB, potential choices to consider and how this might affect the conversations with your assurance provider.

Vera Moll led a conversation with sustainability reporting and assurance experts. The webinar explored:

• The current direction and status of the Omnibus proposal, and why this matters to preparers
• Key takeaways from comments on the proposed simplified ESRS
• Considerations for companies that can apply the VSME standard
• The value of assurance beyond compliance

Vera Moll, Host
Partner Sustainability Reporting, KPMG

Marco Frikkee
Partner Sustainability Reporting & Assurance, KPMG

Mark Vaessen
Partner Global Head of Corporate & Sustainability Reporting, KPMG

Tristan Helsloot
Partner Sustainability Assurance, KPMG