Category: ESG Reporting

At COP29, CDP and EFRAG, a leading figure in developing European sustainability standards, announced the discovery of extensive interoperability between CDP’s questionnaire and the European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS). This...

The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) announced several green finance and capital market initiatives at the 20th Joint Council for Bilateral Cooperation (JCBC) meeting, co-chaired by Singapore’s Deputy Prime Minister...

Only one in six (16%) of the world’s largest companies are projected to meet their 2050 net-zero goals, according to Accenture’s latest “Destination Net Zero” report. While over half (52%)...

Follow ESG News on Linkedin After 40 years in sustainability, I’ve seen the ebb and flow of government action through many election cycles. Yet, as scientific understanding and public awareness of...

A recent report from RSM International highlights the challenges and opportunities faced by 200 Latin American businesses in adopting International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) S1 and S2 for sustainability. The...

Gprnt, a digital ESG platform launched by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), has unveiled its inaugural Disclosure and Marketplace tools. These offerings aim to streamline sustainability reporting for businesses,...

Follow ESG News on Linkedin KPMG’s latest report, Navigating EU Taxonomy: Progress and Pathways to Compliance, provides a comprehensive analysis of the EU Taxonomy disclosures of 291 European companies, offering critical...

The International Public Sector Accounting Standards Board® (IPSASB®) has released a draft of the first climate-related disclosures standard tailored specifically for the public sector, backed by support from The World...

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has released its 2024 European Common Enforcement Priorities (ECEP) Statement, setting strict guidelines on corporate reporting requirements. This year’s priorities focus heavily on...

Greenwashing Fears in Sustainability Reporting: CFOs and Investors Sound Alarm Concerns over the credibility of sustainability claims are growing, with 55% of CFOs surveyed in EY’s 2024 Global Corporate Reporting...

The ESG Data Landscape: As climate risks and policy shifts reshape the business environment, investors are under growing pressure to make decisions based on reliable ESG data. Polling at the...

Key Impact Points: Majority of European Fund Assets Are Sustainability-Related Sustainability-related funds continue to represent the majority of European fund assets, totaling around EUR 8 trillion out of EUR 14...

Key Impact Points: The Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD) announced at COP16 in Cali, Colombia, that over 500 organizations have committed to aligning their risk management and corporate reporting...

ERM, the world’s largest specialist sustainability consultancy, has secured the highest scores across all categories in new research by independent analyst firm Verdantix. Why it matters: As businesses increasingly prioritize...

Key Impact Points: Business momentum in measuring nature and biodiversity impacts is accelerating, according to CDP’s latest data. This progress comes as global leaders convene for COP16 in Colombia to...

Key Impact Points: Scaling ESG Reporting for Venture Capital Financial technology specialists PortF have announced a new partnership with ESG_VC, an industry initiative supporting startups in measuring and improving their...

Key Impact Points: The Impact Disclosure Taskforce, a market-led initiative co-chaired by J.P. Morgan and Natixis Corporate & Investment Banking, has released its final voluntary Impact Disclosure Guidance aimed at...

Key Impact Points: Why it matters:  Large companies in the EU must comply with the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) starting in 2025. Many struggle with managing sustainability data. IFS...

Key Impact Points: Microsoft Cloud for Sustainability Expands with AI Enhancements: To speed up sustainability progress, Microsoft has expanded its AI capabilities in Microsoft Cloud for Sustainability, focusing on key...

Key Impact Points: The European Mortgage Federation – European Covered Bond Council (EMF-ECBC) and the Climate Bonds Initiative (Climate Bonds) have joined forces to certify bonds aligned with the European...

Key Impact Points: Carlsberg Group’s ESG Journey with Deloitte As a global brewery leader, the Carlsberg Group has made significant strides in meeting its environmental, social, and governance (ESG) targets....

Key Impact Points: Morningstar Sustainalytics has announced significant updates to its suite of tools designed to assist investors and corporations with the evolving ESG regulatory landscape under the EU Sustainable...

The European Commission is addressing gaps in the transposition of several EU directives across Member States. The lack of national measures hampers harmonized implementation and compliance with EU law. Here’s...

Deloitte’s Latest Series Highlights CFO Leadership in Sustainability A new report series by Deloitte, titled “Asia Pacific Mandatory Sustainability Reporting,” positions Chief Financial Officers (CFOs) as pivotal leaders in navigating...

Investors Push for Global Reporting Standards Global investors are calling for companies to voluntarily apply the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) Standards, even in the absence of regulatory requirements. This...

The Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants (HKICPA) announced the release of Exposure Drafts for the first-ever Hong Kong Sustainability Disclosure Standards, namely HKFRS S1 and HKFRS S2. These...

Deloitte Boosts Global ESG Reporting with Salesforce Partnership Deloitte has adopted GreenLight powered by Salesforce, integrating Salesforce’s Net Zero Cloud with proprietary Deloitte technology to strengthen its global environmental, social,...

Datamaran, a leader in AI ESG software, announced securing $33 million in Series-C financing from Morgan Stanley Expansion Capital. This investment will accelerate the company’s expansion in the U.S. and...

ERM, the world’s leading sustainability consultancy, has teamed up with osapiens, an AI-driven ESG platform provider, to help businesses manage and act on ESG data. This partnership aims to simplify...

Thomson Reuters Announces Integration with SAP for ESG Reporting Thomson Reuters (TSX/NYSE: TRI) has partnered with SAP to launch a product integration that simplifies Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) reporting...

Euronext Expands Sustainable Finance Tools Euronext has launched a series of ESG initiatives to support sustainable finance and corporate transparency, announced during Euronext Sustainability Week. These new tools are part...

Novata Expands with New Sustainability Tools for Private Companies Novata, a leader in sustainability management for private markets, has launched “Novata for Companies,” a new platform designed to help private...

As global ESG reporting regulations tighten, companies are under pressure to improve their sustainability data management. Yet, according to an Accenture study, only 10% of CFOs feel ready for detailed...

Nearly half of the UK’s largest companies have had to restate their climate and sustainability metrics this year, reflecting the increasing scrutiny and evolving standards in environmental, social, and governance...

Meta’s Commitment to Sustainability In its 2024 Sustainability Report, Meta reaffirms its commitment to creating a sustainable future. The company has been at the forefront of environmental initiatives, focusing on...

The 2024 Chartered Accountants IFRS Survey provides critical insights into the perspectives of Chartered Accountants (CAs) on the impacts, challenges, and opportunities in financial reporting standards. As the financial landscape...

As someone who uses Asana daily to manage my projects and tasks at ESG News, I’ve grown to appreciate not just its utility but the way it seamlessly integrates various...

Australia’s Senate has passed the Treasury Laws Amendment (Financial Market Infrastructure and Other Measures) Bill 2024, setting the stage for a new era of mandatory climate risk disclosures. Starting in...

The Pan African Federation of Accountants (PAFA) has taken a significant step forward by officially approving the establishment of a Centre of Excellence (CoE) for Sustainability. This strategic initiative is...

U.S. Companies Lead on Sustainability EcoOnline’s latest survey reveals a significant shift in corporate America’s approach to climate action, with over 80% of companies proactively building net-zero programs—without waiting for...

In Defense of Investor Interests The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is staunchly defending its climate disclosure rule in court, asserting that the rule is vital for providing investors...

The European Commission has released detailed guidelines on the implementation of the EU Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD). The CSRD, introduced through Directive (EU) 2022/2464, aims to enhance transparency and...

Microsoft has announced an expansion of its sustainability solution offerings aimed at easing the challenges of ESG disclosure reporting. The new Project ESG Reporting (preview) offers standardized templates based on...

Despite data quality issues, a significant number of companies are integrating sustainability into their strategies. According to Deloitte’s 2024 “Sustainability Action Report,” over 75% of executives have seen progress in...

The International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) has published a consultation document proposing eight examples to illustrate how companies should report the effects of climate-related and other uncertainties in their financial...

Enhanced Biodiversity Reporting Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) and the Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD) have unveiled a joint interoperability mapping resource. This tool outlines the alignment between TNFD Disclosure...

Longevity Partners launches a revolutionary Decarbonisation Dashboard to aid global real estate in cutting carbon emissions. This proprietary tool enables asset managers to track and reduce carbon footprints, optimize energy...

Starting July 1st, BNP Paribas Bank in Poland will offer its business clients access to the Envirly platform, a cutting-edge tool powered by AI for calculating and managing carbon footprints....

Indian businesses are taking the lead in ESG reporting and prioritizing diversification efforts, outpacing their global counterparts, according to a recent study by DBS Bank. The comprehensive research, titled “Pivotal:...

EFRAG released a report on the early implementation of the European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS) among large EU companies. Supported by Boston Consulting Group (BCG), this study, titled ‘State of...

Key Impact Points: ERM Unveils 2024 Sustainability Report: Charting a Bold Path Toward Environmental Leadership and Innovation ERM has unveiled its 2024 Sustainability Report, a testament to the company’s profound...

Measurabl has launched its next-generation platform, offering advanced software products for real estate owners, operators, and investors to leverage sustainability. This suite is driven by Quantum, the world’s first Real...

Sustainability software and services provider, Good.Lab has announced a new solution to help mid-market companies comply with the EU’s Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD).  Good.Lab’s new solutions streamline the CSRD...

Despite pushback against Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) initiatives, US climate disclosure is gaining momentum through state-level and federal supplier requirements, even as the SEC’s climate rule faces delays. State-Level...

Dutch companies show strong confidence in CSRD readiness. According to PwC’s Global CSRD Survey 2024, 79% of Dutch businesses expect to comply with the new Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD)...

Strategic Collaboration for Sustainability IBM (NYSE) and JLL (NYSE) have unveiled a global sustainability solution, powered by IBM Envizi technology, to enhance ESG reporting and data management in the commercial...

Amazon’s Sustainability Exchange, launched today, provides previously proprietary guidance to accelerate supply chain decarbonization. This initiative marks a significant step in Amazon’s journey to reach net-zero carbon by 2040. Why...

KPMG Launches Clear on Climate Reporting Hub for Corporate Transparency Climate change is driving increased scrutiny of financial reporting from stakeholders, including regulators, investors, and the public. They demand clarity...

Schneider Electric, the global leader in digital transformation of energy management and automation, is proud to announce major enhancements to EcoStruxure™ Resource Advisor, a versatile enterprise software suite of solutions designed...

With comprehensive disclosure requirements now applying to tens of thousands of companies under the EU Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD), what does it mean for organizations that already use GRI...

Oxbury, Britain’s only fintech solely dedicated to farming, continues to lead the charge in sustainability with the release of its second annual Natural Capital Report. Launched in 2021, Oxbury’s mission...

A coalition of leading Canadian pension funds has submitted a letter to the Canadian Sustainability Standards Board (CSSB), urging it to reconsider proposed exemptions for sustainability reporting. This initiative underscores...

Schroders released its inaugural Impact Report, highlighting its dedication to impact investing and its commitment to delivering positive societal and environmental outcomes for clients. Key Developments: Impact Framework and Achievements:...

The IFRS Foundation and EFRAG have published guidance material to illustrate the high level of alignment achieved between the International Sustainability Standards Board’s IFRS Sustainability Disclosure Standards (ISSB Standards) and...

AEW Europe, one of the world’s leading real estate investment and asset managers, announces that it will be one of the first asset managers to adopt the new ‘Sustainability Impact’...

Harnessing AI for Environmental Impact Google’s 2024 Environmental Report highlights the company’s strategic use of AI to drive environmental change and operate sustainably. By leveraging technology, Google aims to address...

As companies worldwide strive to meet sustainability goals, the urgency to adapt to evolving regulatory landscapes is paramount. New environmental, social, and governance (ESG) reporting requirements, including the EU’s Corporate...