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The European Commission has adopted “Omnibus” packages of proposals designed to simplify EU rules and boost competitiveness. These packages aim to reduce administrative burdens by at least 25%, with a target of 35% for SMEs. The proposals cover sustainable finance reporting, sustainability due diligence, EU Taxonomy, the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism, and European investment programmes. … Continued

Could sustainability professionals use this opportunity to refine and reframe our practices? The election of President Trump and the rise of right-wing populism in other countries have put ESG and sustainability efforts in a precarious position around the globe. At the same time, the accelerating climate crisis — evidenced by Los Angeles wildfires and the … Continued

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Driven by various regulatory frameworks, companies of all sizes may need to retool their approaches to data collection to meet compliance timelines in the most effective ways possible. The onset of ever more detailed, increasingly complex ESG disclosure expectations has created an explosion in the sheer volume of data that must be collected and compiled … Continued

In financial markets, a distinction is often made between signal and noise when it comes to company information. How will financial market players perceive ESRS reports? As useful signals? Or as superfluous noise? The reality of ESG use Although countless academic studies on ESG have been published in recent years, the question of how exactly … Continued

As many of us and you are elbows deep in CDP submissions currently, it is now abundantly clear that CDP has revamped its disclosure platform and reporting process for corporations and organizations. While CDP’s efforts are well-intentioned, the new platform and format present some challenges that require different strategies in order to maximize your scores. … Continued

Reporting on climate-related risks and opportunities is increasingly required by regulators, clients and investors. The recommendations by the Task Force on Climate-Related Disclosures (TCFD) are a key instrument in addressing this need. What is TCFD reporting, how should companies go about it, and what qualitative and quantitative content can be expected? Where does it come … Continued