Why Should UK and IRE Companies Focus on EU Regulation?

If your business touches the EU (even slightly), CSRD likely applies. This includes UK and Irish companies that: 

• Sell products or services in the EU
• Have EU subsidiaries
• Earn 150M + euros in EU revenue

Even if you’re not yet directly in scope, EU customers and investors already expect CSRD transparency. Being ahead of the curve doesn’t just avoid risk; it gives you a competitive edge. 

Here’s how UK & Irish companies benefit from early ESG alignment: 

• Stay in tender lists: Large EU buyers are increasingly making ESG disclosures a requirement in procurement. Being compliant with CSRD avoids exclusion from high-value tenders. 
• Access ESG-focused investment and funding: Investors are allocating capital to businesses with strong ESG credentials. Reporting with CSRD frameworks builds investor confidence and reduces perceived risk.  
• Unlock lower cost of capital: Companies with strong ESG performance can qualify for lower interest rates or green loans. 
• Command price premiums from consumers: A growing segment of customers are willing to pay more for sustainable products. A 2023 report showed that 80% of consumers are more likely to buy from companies that demonstrate real ESG impact [PwC Global Consumer Insights Pulse Survey, 2023]
• Prepare for future UK regulations: The UK is expected to adopt EU-style sustainability disclosures soon. Early alignment means you are future-proofing your business. 
• Build trust and brand loyalty: Transparent ESG disclosures build customer and stakeholder trust; crucial in a post-greenwashing era where vague claims no longer cut it.
• Improve operational efficiency: ESG data collection often uncovers inefficiencies in energy use, supply chains and governance, leading to cost savings and better decision making. 

How can KINTO Zero help?

With KINTO Zero, UK and Irish businesses can get CSRD ready now, avoiding the scramble later, and positioning themselves for success in EU tenders and supply chains. Our platform supports you with ESG reporting tools, making data collection easy and all under the same roof. We automate the boring stuff: data collection, mapping requirements, pulling reports – so you can focus on strategy and driving impact. 

Bottom line: Early action gives you a competitive edge and keeps you in the game as ESG expectations grow.