Understanding Integrated Reporting – Benefits, Frameworks, and Best Practices for Corporates
Setting the Context The stars are fast aligning for integrated reporting to be the next best thing in corporate disclosure. Sustainability reports were the missing piece in the puzzle. They…
United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) – How Companies Can Make a Difference
What are the UN Sustainability Development Goals or SDGs? Sustainability as a concept is derived from nature. Natural ecosystems have a continuous process that is productive, diverse, and enough to…
Key ESG Reporting Developments to Look Forward to in 2023
Introduction ESG compliance mandates have had a mixed effect on businesses and leaders. While on one hand, there is uncertainty regarding the compliance requirements, and on the other, it has…
Top ESG influencers to Look Out For In 2022
Do businesses need to look beyond the bottom line and assess the widespread impact they have? The emergence of ESG investing, ESG compliance, and the focus on sustainable business models…
The European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS) Draft: An Overview
With the EU parliament recently adopting the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) and the EU Council giving its final nod to the legislation, it is now time for European companies…
5 Key Takeaways on ESG Reporting from TCFD’s 2022 Status Report
ESG reporting is now a hot topic for organizations everywhere. Every other day there’s news of a regulatory or supervisory authority mandating ESG disclosure from the entities it oversees. More…
Key Takeaways from COP27- The United Nations Climate Change Conference in Egypt
UN Climate Change Conference (COP27) 2022 The UN Climate Change Conference, popularly referred to as COP27, held in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, concluded on 20th November. The conference will be remembered…
The Right ESG Metrics for Streamlined and Effective Sustainability Reporting
The recently-concluded 2022 UN Climate Change Conference, or COP27, once more brought to the fore the dire need. This need is to limit global greenhouse gas emissions. It also aims…
10 Things Companies Must Know About ESG Scores and Ratings
Companies receive ESG scores and ratings from agencies that gauge their performance on Environmental, Social, and Governance metrics. Those scores and ratings are used by asset managers and investors to…