March Sustainability Update: EU Omnibus, UK Carbon Budget & More
The EU is rethinking key sustainability regulations under political and business pressure. The UK is ramping up expectations for agriculture, and Notpla’s seaweed packaging is making waves in Wales. Plus, we’ve upgraded our dashboard to make tracking menu targets even easier. Let’s dive in.
Industry News
???? EU Omnibus: Last week, the EU unveiled its proposed Simplification Omnibus package, aiming to consolidate and simplify key sustainability regulations—including CSRD, CSDDD, EU Taxonomy, and CBAM. But will this make sustainability reporting easier or weaken accountability for high-emitting industries? Read more.?
?? UK’s 7th Carbon Budget: Agriculture and land use are now top priorities. The UK is targeting a 39% emissions reduction in agriculture by 2040, and the food industry will play a crucial role—reformulating menus, recipes, and products to help consumers cut dairy and meat consumption. Read the full budget release here.
?? LSRG Delayed: The final Land Sector and Removals Guidance (LSRG) has been pushed to Q4 2025. What does this mean for food sector reporting? Read our CSO’s thoughts here.
Foodsteps News
?? HRC London: Attending HRC? Come chat with us! We’ll be at Stand H554 (by the TechX stage) from 17th–19th March, ready to answer your questions about Scope 3 reporting and how Foodsteps can help. Haven’t registered yet? It’s free!
?? Data discussion: Join our founder Anya Doherty and our client Levy as they discuss how we’ve helped turn their sustainability goals into action.
?? 1:15 – 1:45 PM, 17th March at HRC London.
?? Track diet data faster: Got plant-based menu targets? Our latest dashboard upgrade makes it easier than ever to track vegetarian, vegan, seafood, and meat-based products—so you can hit your targets with confidence and free up time for more impactful work. See our visual.
?? Customer Spotlight: Levy + Notpla
Leading sports and entertainment caterer Levy has partnered with Notpla, a sustainable packaging innovator, to cut packaging emissions.
Notpla’s seaweed-based alternatives are designed to have a significantly lower carbon footprint than plastic—but claims like these require independent validation.
Our assessment confirmed that Notpla’s packaging produces 2–3x lower emissions than plastic alternatives.
With this validation, Notpla can confidently stand behind its sustainability claims—and is now helping three iconic Welsh stadiums cut single-use plastic. And Levy can accurately report the benefits of working with its chosen suppliers.
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