1. SFDR: Investment Funds Must Report EU Taxonomy Alignment Under the current Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR), investment funds classified under Article 8 or 9 are required to disclose the proportion of their portfolios that are aligned with the EU Taxonomy. With the upcoming SFDR reform (expected in Q4/2025), it is anticipated that all investment […]
As a sustainability expert, I’ve witnessed how globalization influences corporate value chains—from downstream to upstream. Globalization means companies must navigate complex networks of production, trade, and consumption that stretch across the world. This creates both opportunities and challenges, particularly regarding transparency, environmental impact, and human rights. Global Value Chains – Opportunities and Risks Globalization and […]
Reporting obligations narrowed to the largest companies One of the most notable changes is a major narrowing of the group of companies subject to mandatory Taxonomy reporting. Under the new rules, only the largest companies will be required to report – specifically those that: employ more than 1,000 people, and have annual turnover exceeding €450 […]
In our previous posts, we explored the “what” and “why” of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI), showing its importance in today’s workplace and discussing how exclusion often comes from unconscious biases. While understanding these challenges is an important first step, it’s not yet enough. Companies need actionable strategies to turn good intentions into measurable progress. […]
Sustainability reporting has been evolving ever since its inception. In recent years, much focus has been on the EU’s sustainability reporting directive, aimed at making reporting mandatory for a large number of companies. The goal was to enable the comparison of different companies’ sustainability efforts through standardized reporting. Once the directive and reporting standard were […]
Sustainability is the future of business, period. For many businesses, sustainability may feel like an external factor – something added on top of existing operations. But true sustainability goes deeper. It’s not just about reducing waste or adopting green policies. It’s about aligning the company’s core strategy with the long-term health of the planet and […]
The Omnibus proposal is part of a broader agenda aimed at enhancing the EU’s competitiveness and promoting sustainable economic growth. The underlying goal is to create a more favorable business environment, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), which often find regulatory burdens overwhelming. The proposal includes substantial changes to the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive […]
The VSME is a clear and flexible reporting framework that helps companies get started with sustainability reporting. It also meets the needs of companies’ stakeholders: the standard is designed to address the sustainability-related information that, for example, financiers and business partners most frequently request from companies. How to report? There are two options for VSME […]
Business challenges in the renewable energy sector Renewable energy companies encounter several hurdles that can impede their growth and efficiency. For instance, Job costing process can be difficult and time-consuming. A solar installation company might spend weeks calculating costs for materials, labor, and overhead, leading to delays in project initiation and potential loss of contracts. […]