Blog - ESG
Democratising Sustainability Assessments: Beyond Regulation
European sustainability reporting is at an inflection point. Some organisations are taking the omnibus offramp to decelerate their ESG efforts, others are looking to double down sustainability initiatives, whilst many are seemingly in a state of uncertainty.
27 March 2025
Double Materiality in ESG: Bridging Risk Assessment and Physical Impact for Sustainable Decision-Making
Double materiality is a key ESG strategy, assessing both financial risks (outside-in) and societal impacts (inside-out). Regulatory frameworks like CSRD and TCFD drive adoption. Companies leveraging AI-driven risk assessments enhance resilience, compliance, and innovation. By integrating double materiality, businesses future-proof operations, strengthen stakeholder trust, and unlock long-term value in an evolving sustainability landscape.
25 March 2025
Open Source and ESG: Driving full transparency
Open-source ESG and AI promote transparency and collaboration, combating greenwashing and enhancing accountability. By making data and algorithms publicly accessible, these frameworks foster innovation, improve ESG reporting, and ensure ethical decision-making. The future of ESG and AI depends on open-source principles for credible, adaptable, and verifiable sustainability practices.
10 March 2025
AI x ESG: Revolutionizing Sustainability and Corporate Responsibility
The convergence of AI and ESG practices, driven by frameworks like the CSRD, is reshaping corporate sustainability by enhancing data collection, real-time monitoring, and predictive analytics for transparent decision-making. Despite challenges like data privacy, algorithmic bias, and energy consumption, AI-driven ESG solutions support sustainable growth, balancing innovation with ethical standards and regulatory compliance.
12 November 2024
The EU VSME: Voluntary Sustainability Reporting for SMEs
The VSME is a voluntary reporting standard designed for non-listed SMEs outside the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) scope. While the standard, which covers ESG areas similar to those of ESRS for larger enterprises, is optional, organisations are highly encouraged to adopt it.
12 April 2024
The Role of ESG disclosures in raising capital
In today's evolving financial landscape, the disclosure of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) factors in capital raising events has become a crucial consideration for incumbent investors.
28 February 2024
Trends in Europe 2024: Regulatory Changes, AI, and Technology Integration
Europe is leading the way in driving sustainable and responsible business practices notably through trends the integration of AI, technology and leading regulations - notably the Corporate Social Responsibility Directive (CSRD).
7 February 2024
What is Greenwashing and Why Does it Matter for Investors?
Addressing the prevalence of greenwashing is crucial in ensuring genuine environmental impact in the financial industry.
21 September 2023
Understanding Sustainability Risks and PAIs: How They Reshape Portfolio Management
Sustainability risks and Principal Adverse Impacts (PAIs) are a crucial concept to grasp when thinking about sustainable decision making in investing and portfolio management alike.
17 July 2023
The ISSB just Launched a Unified Sustainability Reporting Standard
The International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) has just unveiled its inaugural sustainability reporting standards, IFRS S1 and IFRS S2.
4 July 2023
What is the Difference Between the EU Taxonomy and the SFDR?
While both the EU Taxonomy and the SFDR share a similar goal, they play distinctive roles in shaping the sustainable finance landscape, each with its own unique purpose and contribution.
30 June 2023
New EU Regulations will finally Transform the ESG Ratings Industry!
The EU is proposing regulations that could revolutionize the ESG ratings industry.
29 June 2023
The Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR) explained
The Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR) is designed to increase sustainability transparency within the European finance system. Here's how it works.
22 June 2023
UK Watchdog Bans Major Energy Companies Greenwashing Ads
The UK's Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has banned advertisements by major oil and gas companies
22 June 2023
The EU strengthens its stance on Greenwashing
Check out this fascinating article from Les Echos on the EU's crackdown on greenwashing practices
30 May 2023
Global ESG Framework Landscape
Which ESG frameworks are frequently encountered?
8 April 2022
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