Sustainability and transition: an overview of the key trends and regulations that are changing the way we do business today.

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• Boom in ESG lending – the global market for ESG-linked loans reached a whopping EUR 907 billion in 2024 (+17% y/y)! Companies that pursue sustainable development goals are perceived as more stable and receive more favourable financing conditions, says Joanna Barbrich
• Equal pay is becoming a priority – Angelika Stańko reminds us. We have until 7 June 2026 to implement the EU directive. So it’s worth preparing now for changes in pay transparency
• Changes in the tax system – Agata Dziwisz-Moshe and Jan Janukowicz actively participate in consultations with the Ministry of Finance, thanks to which they have up-to-date knowledge of the planned tax reforms. And they are happy to share it
• The Clean Industrial Deal – is the EU’s new plan for decarbonisation and boosting the competitiveness of industry, writes Aleksandra Pinkas. And she points to numerous procedural simplifications and an impressive support budget – EUR 100 billion will be made available for investment in decarbonisation
• DORA has come into force – the new requirements for digital resilience in the financial sector have been in force since 17 January. That is why Monika Maćkowska-Morytz and Mikołaj Kuterek recommend conducting a post-implementation compliance audit

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