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The European Commission is seeking feedback on possible revisions to the criteria of the EU taxonomy, the classification system for sustainable economic activities. The goal of the revision is to make the framework simpler and easier to use.

The EU Taxonomy Regulation is a cornerstone of the EU’s sustainable finance framework, steering investments towards sustainable projects. Its ‘technical screening criteria’ define the conditions that economic activities must meet to be considered sustainable.

The review builds on extensive stakeholder input gained from consultations, workshops, and a call for evidence. The draft revisions published today include streamlined criteria and clarifications on how to demonstrate compliance. The proposals would also align the criteria with updated EU legislation and better reflect technological advances.

The aim is to boost taxonomy adoption through easier use, improve access to green finance in the EU, and enhance market transparency through clearer disclosures. The changes cover most activities under the Climate and Environmental Delegated Acts, including forestry and environmental protection, manufacturing, energy, transport and construction, as well as for all the generic ‘do no significant harm’ appendices.

In February 2025, the Commission's Omnibus I package introduced changes to the EU taxonomy, primarily focusing on disclosures, with only very targeted adjustments to the technical screening criteria. Following this, the Commission conducted a broader review of all technical screening criteria throughout 2025, which resulted in today's draft changes. The objectives pursued under this review are the same as those for the Omnibus package, namely to simplify the rules and reduce burden.

The feedback period is open until 14 April. The input received will be used to shape the forthcoming revision of the criteria by the Commission, which is planned for adoption by the summer.

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