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2 Scenarios for the Future of Sustainability in 2024

2 Scenarios for the Future of Sustainability in 2024

As the 2024 US presidential election approaches, businesses are closely monitoring various scenarios that may unfold and impact the landscape of sustainability, particularly within the ESG practices. What are the most prevalent scenarios and their potential ramifications on businesses committed to ESG? 1st Scenario: Trump’s Return to Office In this scenario, former President Donald Trump […]

Maximize the benefits of your organization and join the upcoming GRI Standards, Certified Training Course

Global | GRI Standards, Certified Training Course

The new GRI Standards promote accurate and transparent reporting, emphasizing climate change, human rights, and gender equality updates. Companies should address sustainability issues affecting their operations and reputation. There are increasing calls from both policy makers and society for organizations to understand and report the impact they have on their activities.  As per the findings of […]

The Impact of CSRD Sustainable Development Reporting Legislation on European Businesses

The Impact of CSRD Sustainable Development Reporting Legislation on European Businesses

The Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD), recently adopted by the European Commission, has emerged as a pivotal concern for European businesses. This directive carries significant implications for over 50,000 medium and large companies operating within the European Union. These companies are now mandated to annually disclose data and policies pertaining to sustainable development and environmental, […]

ESG reporting requirements in Canada: Why businesses should invest money & effort

ESG reporting requirements in Canada

The Canadian Sustainability Standards Board (CSSB), in collaboration with the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB), recently announced the appointment of their next cohort of members. This includes representation from various provinces in Canada, as well as the resource-based sectors. With this development, the Board is now in “decision-making mode,” following the release of the ISSB’s initial […]

How Falling Inflation Empowers Sustainable Operations in Technology, Energy & Utilities, and Financial Services?

How fall of inflation can have several implications for companies' operations regarding sustainability (ESG) in the sectors of Technology, Energy & Utilities, and Financial Services?

In 2023, a combination of higher interest rates, improved supply chain conditions, and stricter credit policies successfully controlled inflation. As of May, the annualized Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation rate has decreased for 11 consecutive months. The fall of inflation can have several implications for companies’ operations regarding sustainability (ESG) in the sectors of Technology, […]

Understanding the Impact of Recent SEC Updates on Energy & Utilities, Financial Services, and Technology Sectors

How proposed SEC rules can affect the Energy & Utilities, Financial Services, and Technology sectors?

The main objectives of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)  are to protect investors, enforce securities laws, and facilitate capital formation. The SEC regulates securities markets, sets disclosure requirements for companies, promotes fair trading practices, and takes enforcement actions against securities law violators. It also plays a vital role in market regulation, international cooperation, […]