The European Union (EU) has been the scene of much action on the corporate sustainability front over the last few years, and the latest regulation to be developed within this space is the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive, or CSDDD. Approved…
A Best-in-Breed Approach to ESG Software? It’s Not That Simple.
Due to increasing ESG-related regulations and a growing awareness and emphasis on sustainability, businesses are under more pressure than ever to demonstrate their commitment to responsible practices. Traditional manual-based sustainability management methods such as Excel spreadsheets are being abandoned as companies…
Is Transition Investing the New ESG?
The rise of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) factors has significantly influenced business and financial markets, with stakeholders increasingly valuing these business aspects. There has, however, been pushback against this trend, perhaps exemplified most recently by the lawsuit from ten Republican…
The Role of Purpose-Built Technology in Supply Chain Sustainability Data Management
No longer a ‘nice to have’, sustainability has rapidly become a societal expectation, with companies facing mounting pressure to align their operations accordingly. The sustainability ethos now touches everything within the business environment – supply chains included – and organizations are…
The Importance of Effective Data Integration in ESG Reporting
The ability to connect and integrate with other software platforms has become a sought-after feature for organizations evaluating ESG software. As a product of our modern digital age, the Chief Information Officer (CIO) plays a critical role in aligning technology initiatives…
How the US SEC’s New Climate Disclosure Ruling Affects You
It feels like it’s been a long time coming; this week the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) finally “adopted rules to enhance and standardize climate-related disclosures by public companies and in public offerings.” While this may feel like a hard-fought…
Investors Demand Disclosures Regardless of Regulation
Despite regulatory delays and potential legal battles, investors and customers are expected to want regular sustainability-related information from organizations. A recent article published by GreenBiz has highlighted the consistent and sustained demand for sustainability information, despite the delays to the U.S….
KPMG Survey Reveals Prevalent Spreadsheet Usage to Manage ESG Data
Respondents express confidence in their sustainability reporting capabilities despite a reliance on manual data management processes. Despite the surging demand for digital sustainability and ESG solutions, a new survey by KPMG US has revealed that almost half of the large companies…
5 ESG Topics to Watch in 2024
ESG and sustainability have been at the forefront of the business world’s attention for the last few years, and this isn’t likely to change in 2024. The global sustainability landscape continues to develop via technological advancements, policy reforms, societal expectations, and…
ESG vs. Sustainability: What’s the Difference?
Rising global concerns around climate change, social justice, and ethical governance practices have made ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) and sustainability important concepts when it comes to business priorities. As investors, business partners, and the public increasingly demand responsible business practices,…