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Navigating Sustainability Reporting: Understanding the CSRD and ISSB Frameworks
While the objectives of the CSRD and the ISSB overlap to some extent, notable differences define their operational methodologies.
|April 17th, 2024|12:44 PM
Sustainability Governance
UNEP FI's Approach to CSRD/ESRS Compliance and Impact Management
The Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) mandates companies to adhere to the European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS), facilitating disclosure of social and environmental data as per updated regulations
|April 11th, 2024|2:14 PM
Sustainability Governance
New EU Sustainability Reporting Rules Are a Challenge, Says Puma
“We are nowhere near being able to fulfil the requirements of CSRD,” Stefan Seidel said on a panel at the Reuters Impact conference in London, referring to the EU’s Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive.
|March 29th, 2024|11:32 AM
Sustainability Governance
Examining the Pitfalls in CSRD-Aligned Double Materiality Assessments: A Guide for Companies
The CSRD will revolutionize sustainability reporting, aligning it with financial disclosures by requiring comprehensive ESG reporting, necessitating a substantial expansion in disclosure scope regardless of previous practices.
|March 26th, 2024|3:16 PM
Sustainability Governance
How to Conduct Double-Materiality Assessments for EU CSRD Compliance
Recent guidance from EFRAG aims to streamline a structured assessment process, echoing historical stakeholder engagement practices in assessing sustainability matters through a double-materiality lens.
|March 25th, 2024|5:50 PM
Sustainability Governance
US Court Temporarily Halts SEC Climate Disclosure Rule Pending Review
The Fifth Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals has temporarily halted the SEC's new climate disclosure rule, signaling a pivotal moment in the debate over mandatory reporting of climate risks and GHG emissions by companies.
|March 21st, 2024|3:54 PM
Sustainability Governance
Navigating the SEC Climate Rule: ESG Experts Advocate Comprehensive Approach to ESG Reporting
Riveron urges companies to enhance climate reporting capabilities following the SEC's new rule, noting the absence of Scope 3 emissions reporting compared to regulations in California and the EU, highlighting a unique regulatory environment for US firms.
|March 21st, 2024|3:22 PM
Sustainability Governance
Why Businesses Must Prepare for Compliance with the EU Deforestation-Free Products Regulation
As the EU prioritizes combating deforestation and promoting sustainable land use, CommonShare’s architecture transforms facility data management with secure access and geospatial precision, fostering transparency and collaboration among stakeholders.
|March 19th, 2024|7:28 AM
Sustainability Governance
SEC's Climate Disclosure Rule: Excluding Scope 3 Emissions and Industry Response
The SEC has introduced new rules that aim to standardize climate-related disclosures, emphasizing Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions.
|March 12th, 2024|12:44 PM
Sustainability Governance
Enhancing Investor Relations: Understanding Double-Materiality Reporting
Amidst the SEC's climate disclosure rule, Investor Relations Officers face heightened responsibility in managing reputation, ESG concerns, and financial communications to maintain stakeholder trust.
|March 12th, 2024|10:48 AM
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Introducing C2C Certified® Version 4.1
The Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation Institute is proud to announce the release of Version 4.1 of the Cradle to Cradle Certified® Product Standard.
|May 3rd, 2024|10:56 AM
Sustainable Supply Chains
Gap Inc. Releases 2023 ESG Report, Sharing Progress on Sustainability and Inclusion
Gap Inc. has unveiled its 2023 Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Report, commemorating the company's twentieth year of sustainability reporting and nearly thirty years of sustainability initiatives.
|May 2nd, 2024|11:25 AM
Sustainable Suppliers News
Better Cotton, in Collaboration With African Export-Import Bank, Joins WTO and FIFA Efforts To Scale More Sustainable Cotton Production in Africa
Better Cotton will conduct sustainability mapping and assessments in Mali and Côte d’Ivoire to support smallholder cotton farmers, complementing a partnership between WTO and FIFA aimed at enhancing raw material production in West and Central Africa.
|May 2nd, 2024|5:43 AM