Denmark: Compliance

This report examines sustainability governance trends among Danish OMXC25 companies, analyzing how European firms are navigating new sustainability regulations while experiencing a regulatory shift toward simplified reporting requirements. The overview explores the implications of recent EU legislative changes, including the Omnibus packages and emerging frameworks for deforestation, forced labor, and sustainable finance disclosure.

Denmark is proposing legislation that would ban children under 15 from creating and using login-based profiles on major social media and video-sharing platforms. The draft bill targets Very Large Online Platforms designated by the European Commission, potentially requiring age verification for all users while exempting professional networks and content accessible without login. If passed, these rules are expected to take effect on July 1, 2027.

Danish businesses planning Black Friday and Christmas campaigns must navigate complex price marketing regulations that govern reference prices and discount periods. A recent DKK 4.25m fine highlights the risks of non-compliance...