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EU Tightens Rules on Greenwashing: What Companies Need to Know 

What is greenwashing? Greenwashing occurs when companies mislead consumers or investors about their environmental impact, presenting themselves as more eco-friendly than they truly are. For example, the company may be engaging in greenwashing if a product’s packaging uses unregulated terms like "clean" and "eco-friendly"—words that imply sustainability without actual certification.  This practice poses significant risks, especially as Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) becomes a priority ...

Can Your Company Withstand the Heat? Climate Change Continues Threatening Business Resilience

This summer, climate change has dominated the media headlines. Unprecedented heatwaves have swept across the globe, affecting millions and highlighting the urgent need for businesses to adapt to this new climate reality. A quick snapshot? In India, temperatures soared to 47°C/116°F, disrupting the world's largest democratic elections and affecting voter turnout. Meanwhile, Canada is battling its most destructive wildfire season, with fires fueled by prolonged ...

Addressing Human Rights Issues in Qatar’s Olympic Journey

With Qatar joining the bid for the 2036 Olympic Games, it’s critical to highlight that Qatar's Olympic journey has been marred by significant human rights issues.   Why This Matters Now  Drawing attention to Qatar's past Olympic experiences elevates the conversation of addressing human rights concerns. Qatar's human rights issues are a topic of growing importance globally as companies are being held to higher standards of social responsibility within their ...

CSRD: European companies one step closer to reporting ESG impacts, risks and opportunities (pdf)

Thank you for your interest in our whitepaper. ​​ Download This whitepaper provides an overview of the ESRS standards and highlights key regulations that paved the way for CSRD. Also covered: The "why" behind ESRS Which companies are impacted How to prepare for CSRD

CSRD: European companies one step closer to reporting ESG impacts, risks and opportunities

The European Commission took a giant leap forward toward fulfilling the European Green Deal with its adoption of the European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS) on July 31, 2023. These standards outline not only what sustainability data participating companies will be required to disclose for the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD), but also how information is to be reported. This whitepaper provides an overview of the ...

Watch From Sustainability Beginners to ESG Practitioners – A Digital Journey to Deal with Emissions Management (Video)

Depending on a company’s reporting maturity level, expectations, and business requirements, emissions management might involve using a simple tool to collect data or using a more advanced method for complex frameworks and ESG business plans. Watch this webinar to learn how EHS and ESG software can help you streamline your processes as we walk you through best practices when carrying out emissions management reports for ...

Watch From Sustainability Beginners to ESG Practitioners – A Digital Journey to Deal with Emissions Management

On-Demand Webinar Depending on a company’s reporting maturity level, expectations, and business requirements, emissions management might involve using a simple tool to collect data or using a more advanced method for complex frameworks and ESG business plans. Watch this webinar to learn how EHS and ESG software can help you streamline your processes as we walk you through best practices when carrying out emissions management ...

Board Training for Risk Management: What to Know

As regulatory oversight has grown globally, so too have expectations of corporate boards, making board training for risk management so essential. In recent years, discussions have centered on the responsibility of board members to ensure their organizations have a strong risk management framework in place.  For example, a proposed update to the UK Corporate Governance Code would require a company’s board to include in their ...

CSRD: European Companies are One Step Closer to Reporting ESG Impacts, Risks and Opportunities

The European Commission took a giant leap forward toward fulfilling the European Green Deal with its adoption of the European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS) on July 31, 2023. These standards outline not only what sustainability data participating companies will be required to disclose for the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD), but also how information is to be reported.   Before we take a closer look ...

Preparing for CSRD Compliance: A Comprehensive Guide for 2024

The Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) replaces the European Union's (EU’s) current Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) directive, the Non-Financial Reporting Directive (NFRD), and requires companies in scope to comply with the European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS). CSRD compliance is critical. To ensure your organization is well-prepared and able to provide reliable and trustworthy data covering the scope of the data points (with over 1,100 ...