The European Union, through the European Commission, is preparing a controversial new policy: relaxing environmental reporting rules for companies. This measure is touted as part of an effort to reduce the administrative burden on businesses, especially medium-sized companies, which have long complained about the complexity of reporting data on carbon emissions, energy use, and environmental impacts.

However, this policy has sparked serious concerns from environmental activists and scientists. They believe the loosening of regulations will reduce transparency and hinder global efforts to curb climate change. The EU's rigorous reporting system has long been considered the gold standard for holding companies accountable for their carbon footprint.

Many environmental organizations warn that if companies are no longer required to report detailed environmental impacts, the risk of "greenwashing" will increase—the practice of making products or businesses appear environmentally friendly when they are not. This situation is feared to undermine public trust and delay the EU's carbon-neutral target set for the next few decades.

On the other hand, industry groups have welcomed the plan. They believe regulatory flexibility can encourage green innovation without burdening business operations. This debate is now in the global spotlight because EU decisions often serve as a reference for environmental policies in various countries.

The final decision on this policy is still under discussion, but one thing is clear: the world is witnessing a battle between short-term economic interests and long-term environmental sustainability.