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Elise Hartnett

Elise Hartnett advises clients on EU and U.S. regulatory and policy matters across environmental, social, and governance (ESG), business and human rights (BHR), international trade, and public policy.

Her practice includes providing clients with tailored advice on EU sustainability laws, global supply chain due diligence, human rights and environmental policy development, evolving greenhouse gas and corporate climate action reporting requirements, and navigating compliance risks under EU and international legal obligations.

Elise also maintains an active pro bono practice focused on media freedom, human rights, and access to justice.

On February 26, 2026, the European Union published Directive (EU) 2026/470 on the simplification of the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (“CSDDD”) and the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (“CSRD”) in its Official Journal, clearing the final step in the Omnibus I legislative process.

This blog post: (i) summarizes the substance

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