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ESG and sustainability are the two sides of the same coin. ESG stands for Environmental, Social, and Governance. Sustainability, on…

The EU Taxonomy KPIs are an important piece of the Taxonomy classification puzzle

CSDDD, sometimes called CS3D, will help the EU regulate corporate responsibility more closely. The Corporate Due Diligence Directive ensures that…

What are the three pillars of ESG: Environmental, Social, and Governance? Environmental, Social, and Governance are the three pillars that…

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What is ESG Reporting? ESG reporting involves disclosing information about a company’s ESG practices. ESG stands for Environmental, Social, and…

EFRAG, the CSRD advisory body for the European Council has been entrusted with a pivotal role in developing the Corporate…

CSRD and CSDDD are both sustainability directives passed by the European Commission. The CSRD is the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive,…

CSRD Scope 1, 2, and 3 Emissions CSRD and Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions are closely intertwined. With the…

The sustainability statement is the result of sustainability reporting. Sustainability reporting ensures that businesses are accountable for their environmental and…

The European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS) are sustainability reporting standards adopted by the European Commission to serve as a framework…

EU Taxonomy Minimum Safeguards ensure that companies whose economic activities can be defined as environmentally sustainable under EU Taxonomy adhere…

ESRS reporting framework and the CSRD directive will transform sustainability reporting across the EU into a unified and standardised system….

CSRD and the ESRS Standards mark a new era of corporate sustainability in the European Union. The CSRD and its…

EFRAG and The ESRS Standards are closely tied together. EFRAG originally developed the ESRS standards, therefore guiding the CSRD reporting….

ESG isabout more than doing the right thing. It's about profiting and being sustainable at the same time

ESG stands for Environmental, Social, and Governance. Stakeholders, specially investors, often consider these factors when making important decisions. ESG factors…

The European Union has a strategy of twin transition in sustainability. This means achieving the goals of corporate sustainability through…

EFRAG and ESRS are two acronyms often tied together in sustainability reporting. But what is the role of EFRAG, the…

CSRD reporting can be costly, but there are solutions to help it

The costs of CSRD reporting may seem high at first. Companies must comply with CSRD and the ESRS standards and…

The Technical Screening Criteria (TSC) defined through the EU taxonomy regulation provide the basis for the classification of environmentally sustainable…

ESEF, the European Single Electronic Format is a crucial part of the sustainability reporting process. The sustainability report, also known…

Stakeholder engagement is crucial for a successful sustainability reporting (CSRD) process. The foundation of the CSRD reporting process is the…

Helsinki 21.06.2024 We are delighted to announce that we have been officially recognised as a “Friend of EFRAG – Sustainability…

The CSRD framework is a complex collection of reporting requirements on sustainability information. In this article, we’ll outline the legal…

For CSRD reporting to be successful, digitalisation is a must! The European Union is entering a new digital era. In…

Introduction to CSRD Assurance The Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) requires assurance, which provides credibility to companies’ reported information. The…

EFRAG has announced the finalisation of its first three ESRS implementation guide documents. Since December 2023, EFRAG has collected public…

EU Taxonomy KPIs, short for Key Performance Indicators, are essential to the EU Taxonomy puzzle. The EU Taxonomy covers 6 environmental…

ESRS – short for European Sustainability Reporting Standards. ESRS are mandatory disclosure standards that companies obliged to report under CSRD…

CSRD and ESRS are the two sides of the same picture - but this picture is a flower

The CSRD and ESRS will change sustainability reporting across the EU to be unified and standardised. CSRD and ESRS are the…

The EU Taxonomy Classification is a system that defines activities that can be considered environmentally sustainable. This creates a common…

CSRD software is an invaluable instrument for CSRD reporting. Old methods like Excel cannot fully meet the requirements of the…

CSRD expands the detail of reporting compared with the requirements defined under the NFRD. Furthermore, companies are required to report their sustainability information following the new European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS). Read more.

CSRD, EU Taxonomy and ESRS are important parts for the sustainability reporting

The Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) marks a transformative shift in corporate (sustainability) reporting standards, bringing sustainability considerations to the…

CSRD reporting introduces the European sustainability reporting standards (ESRS) that are at the forefront of corporate sustainability initiatives, shaping the…

The CSRD gap analysis is pivotal for ensuring CSRD compliance. Performing a thorough CSRD gap analysis is an essential initial…

5th of March 2024 Fresh Finnish solution reduces costs by up to half. CFOs should take an interest in sustainability…

Double Materiality is a principle and a method that companies need to follow to be able to create their sustainability report under the CSRD (Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive) and ESRS (European Sustainable Reporting Standards).

With the European Union leading the charge towards a greener future, companies operating in the energy sector must adapt to meet strict sustainability reporting requirements outlined in the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive.

The Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive came into force 1.1.2023, became applicable 1.1.2024, and amends the accounting directive 2013/34/EU. CSRD will…

CSRD (Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive) came into force 1.1.2023, and became applicable 1.1.2024. CSRD will strengthen and standardize the rules…

EU Taxonomy came into force in 2020 and it is an EU-wide reporting regulation that is part of the EU…

For the financial year 2023, non-financial companies required to publish non-financial information according to the non-financial reporting directive (NFRD, 2014/95/EU)…

EU Taxonomy objectives refer to 6 environmental objectives under which activities and their corresponding technical screening criteria will be defined….

The EU Taxonomy Regulation entered into force in the summer of 2020. All companies covered by the scope of the EU taxonomy have needed to report on eligibility and alignment for these activities since 1.1.2023.

Sustainability reporting has become a vital component of modern business practices, driven by the increasing importance of environmental, social, and…

This guide will walk you through double materiality, data collection and creation of sustainability statement. This white paper is intended…

As a CFO, you have to provide the company’s EU Taxonomy report annually for investors, banks and other shareholders This…

EU Taxonomy classification and reporting in 2023 and onward This whitepaper aims to provide implementation guidance on EU Taxonomy Classification…

EU Taxonomy classification and reporting in 2023 – Eight steps to compliance whitepaper This whitepaper aims to provide implementation guidance…

Are you responsible for sustainability reporting? Are you looking for guidance and software for CSRD and EU Taxonomy? If you…

If you are wondering about what the results of the gap analysis mean for your reporting process, this webinar is for you! In this webinar, you will learn how Gap analysis contribute to the development of your reporting procedure and how CSRD roadmaps inform the reporting process!

Watch now! Embrace the challenges of the new EU requirements for corporate sustainability reporting with confidence! If you find yourself navigating the complexities of CSRD and taxonomy, or if you’re curious about crafting an impactful sustainability statement, look no further.

In the webinar, our EU Taxonomy expert, Katrine Hoset will discuss the activities newly added to the taxonomy, updated time schedules for reporting and practical advice for newly affected sectors. Watch the recording now!

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