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Everything You Need to Know About Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) for Sustainable Business Practices
Sustainable Supply Chains

Everything You Need to Know About Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) for Sustainable Business Practices

EPDs provide standardized, verified information on a product's environmental impact, essential for informed decision-making and comparison, based on ISO14025 standards and comprehensive Life Cycle Assessment studies.
Editorial TeamEditorial Team
|March 19th, 2024|2:46 PM
Decoding Double Materiality: Unveiling its Significance and Impact
Sustainability Governance

Decoding Double Materiality: Unveiling its Significance and Impact

The evolving discussion on double materiality holds significant implications for accounting standards and finance, with the IFRS set to determine its direction before COP26, shaping the path towards a net-zero economy.
Editorial TeamEditorial Team
|March 11th, 2024|7:03 PM
US Court Temporarily Halts SEC Climate Disclosure Rule Pending Review
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.
Editorial TeamEditorial Team
|March 21st, 2024|3:54 PM
UNEP FI's Approach to CSRD/ESRS Compliance and Impact Management
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
Editorial TeamEditorial Team
|April 11th, 2024|2:14 PM
SEC's Climate Disclosure Rule: Excluding Scope 3 Emissions and Industry Response
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.
Editorial TeamEditorial Team
|March 12th, 2024|12:44 PM
Enhancing Investor Relations: Understanding Double-Materiality Reporting
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.
Editorial TeamEditorial Team
|March 12th, 2024|10:48 AM
How to Conduct Double-Materiality Assessments for EU CSRD Compliance
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.
Editorial TeamEditorial Team
|March 25th, 2024|5:50 PM
Examining the Pitfalls in CSRD-Aligned Double Materiality Assessments: A Guide for Companies
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.
Editorial TeamEditorial Team
|March 26th, 2024|3:16 PM
Lenzing Group Collaborates with Kentaur to Revolutionize Sustainable Chef Workwear
Sustainable Suppliers News

Lenzing Group Collaborates with Kentaur to Revolutionize Sustainable Chef Workwear

Lenzing Group partners with Kentaur to create eco-friendly chef uniforms, prioritizing circularity, durability, and functionality while reducing the use of virgin raw materials.
Editorial TeamEditorial Team
|October 12th, 2023|10:31 AM
A Deep Dive into the EU’s Groundbreaking Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive
Sustainability Governance

A Deep Dive into the EU’s Groundbreaking Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive

The EU's adoption of the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) template ensures smooth compatibility with the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD), streamlining reporting processes and fostering harmonization, thereby addressing challenges arising from heightened reporting requirements.
Editorial TeamEditorial Team
|February 2nd, 2024|2:29 PM