(This is the second of the 3-part series on Net Zero and includes “What is Net Zero” (Part 1), How to set Net Zero targets (Part 2) and how to finance Net Zero targets (Part 3)) In the last part, the concept of Net Zero and related terms were touched upon (read here). This part...
Editor’s Note : This is the first of the three part series on Net-Zero and includes What is Net Zero and what are the means to achieve Net Zero(Part 1), How to set Science Based Net Zero targets(Part 2) and How to finance Net Zero targets using specific debt instruments(Part 3). Terms like “Net...
ESG Ratings are the bedrock of sustainable investing. ESG Ratings or Scores are used not only by investors but also by other stakeholders to assess the Corporate Sustainability Performance(CSP) of the rated firms. But unlike corporate credit ratings which are highly correlated among different providers, ESG ratings are not homogenous and come in different forms....
“Double Materiality” – What does “double materiality” mean for sustainability reporting? The concept of “double materiality” is a central element of future corporate sustainability reporting in the European Union. The Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) will replace the current Non-Financial Reporting Directive (NFRD) in Europe. As per the mandate of the CSRD, sustainability reporting is...
Reporting on Scope 1, 2 and 3 GHG Emissions – Opportunities and Challenges for Corporations Why are GHG emissions critical for businesses and corporations? What are the opportunities of carbon accounting, and how can companies navigate their scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions landscape? In this blogpost we provide background on GHG emissions discuss the...
First insights: The future European Sustainability Reporting Standard (ESRS) and the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) With the introduction of the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD), uniform disclosure requirements will apply to those companies in the European Union that fall under the regulations of this directive. The CSRD will replace the previously applicable Non-Financial Reporting...
ESG ratings, ESG reporting and EU Mandatory Disclosure Regulations – Companies are facing the 3 Rs The ESG landscape companies are operating in is changing. This article looks at the impact emerging from third-party ESG-ratings, ESG reporting, regulatory changes made by the European Union, and the options corporations have to respond to the 3 Rs. ...
Start Strong – Start-Ups and ESG Considerations Starting a business is a challenging task. Keeping things on track is a fulltime job. So why care about “ESG” right in the beginning if there are so many other tasks at hand? There will be enough time, later on, to deal with these topics, right? In this post “Start...
Take advantage of ESG – Know more about ESG Standards, Frameworks, Guidelines and Reporting ESG Standards and ESG Reporting can be confusing topics. Is it about disclosure? What is the difference between ESG reporting and ESG scores? What are the standards available, and what standard will fit best? Finally, is there a universally accepted standard...
ESG Trends in 2021 ESG is gaining more and more traction. Not only are ESG investments on the rise, but growing numbers of companies are taking advantage of ESG and implement them into their daily operations, too. What are the ESG trends in 2021 and for the coming years? Here is part one of a four-part...
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