ESRS 2025 Update: What the New EFRAG Proposals Mean for Sustainability Reporting

In June 2025, EFRAG unveiled proposals to simplify the European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS), aiming to cut mandatory data points by 50%. For companies, especially SMEs and resource-constrained organizations, this marks a potential turning point in how sustainability reporting is done — less about ticking boxes, more about delivering real insights. Big changes are […]
Value Creation Through Sustainability: Beyond Compliance and Reporting

In recent years, the ESG landscape has undergone a significant shift. No longer confined to check-the-box compliance, sustainability has emerged as a key lever for strategic value creation. While new regulations—from the EU’s Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) to SEC’s Climate-Related Disclosure Framework —continue to drive mandatory disclosures, leading companies are reframing sustainability not as […]
The Most Effective Way to Align with the Three Key ESG Standards and Frameworks: ESRS, IFRS, and GRI

In today’s fast-evolving business environment, ESG reporting is no longer optional — it’s an expectation. Market conditions shaped by economic uncertainty, climate risk, regulatory shifts, and changing stakeholder values have led to a surge in global ESG disclosure requirements. At the heart of this landscape are three major frameworks shaping sustainability reporting across jurisdictions and […]
The ECB’s 2025 Sustainability Opinion: Balancing Transparency & Risk Management

The ECB Steps into the Sustainability Governance Dialogue On May 8, 2025, the European Central Bank (ECB) issued ECB’s 2025 Sustainability Opinion (ECB/2025/10), a landmark statement on two key European Commission proposals aimed at postponing and amending the EU’s sustainability reporting and due diligence directives—namely the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) and the Corporate Sustainability […]
EU Delays Key Sustainability Directives

What It Means for Businesses and the Future of ESG Reporting In a significant move earlier this year, the European Parliament voted to approve the European Commission’s proposal to delay the application of two key sustainability regulations: the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) and the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD). This decision, which follows […]
EU’s 2040 Climate Target

Global Carbon Credits—A Strategic Pivot or a Risky Retreat? As the EU moves toward its 2040 climate goal—a 90% cut in emissions from 1990 levels—a new debate is emerging: Should international carbon credits be allowed? The European Commission is considering a major policy shift. It may let member states use global carbon credits to offset […]
7 Steps to Responsible ESG Communication for European Companies

In today’s business landscape, responsible ESG communication is paramount for European companies. With the implementation of the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD), organizations are now mandated to disclose their environmental, social, and governance (ESG) practices transparently. This guide outlines seven essential steps to ensure effective and credible ESG communication, helping companies navigate the complexities of […]
Corporate Sustainability at a Crossroads: How the EU Can Lead the Way

The European Union (EU) has long been a global leader in corporate sustainability and climate finance. However, recent developments in the United States, including increasing political resistance to Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) initiatives, pose a challenge to the EU’s regulatory ambitions. Despite these obstacles, the EU must maintain its leadership in sustainable finance by […]
How CSRD is Transforming Board Oversight of ESG in Canadian Companies

The Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) board oversight is significantly influencing the way Canadian businesses approach ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) practices. Boards are actively enhancing their roles to meet these new reporting standards. According to recent insights from Datamaran’s survey, 71% of companies are proactively strengthening their board oversight to comply with CSRD requirements. This […]
Which US Companies Are Exempt from CSRD Reporting After the EU Omnibus Simplification?

Recent updates from the European Commission’s Omnibus Simplification have introduced notable changes impacting CSRD Sustainability Reporting exemptions for US companies active within Europe. These exemptions significantly simplify regulatory compliance, especially benefiting smaller enterprises and those with limited operations in the European Union. Understanding CSRD Sustainability Reporting Exemptions The EU’s Omnibus Simplification—consisting of Omnibus I and […]