Today, the three European Supervisory Authorities (ESAs)—the European Banking Authority (EBA), European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority (EIOPA), and the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA)—released their Final Report on…
Governance is a critical pillar in ESG reporting, alongside environmental and social factors, as it ensures transparency, risk management, and accountability to shareholders and stakeholders. Effective governance builds trust and…
Corporate biodiversity disclosures have surged by 43% since the adoption of the Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF) in 2022, often referred to as the “Paris Agreement for nature,” according to new…
The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), the European Union's regulator and supervisor for financial markets, has released its annual European Common Enforcement Priorities (ECEP) Statement for corporate reporting in…
Today, October 24th, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) finalized stricter standards for identifying and cleaning up lead paint dust in homes and childcare facilities built before 1978. Announced during…
GRI has partnered with Climate & Company, a global non-profit think-tank focused on sustainable finance, to advance the adoption of international sustainability reporting standards across the value chain. This collaboration,…
With Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) frameworks gaining prominence, companies in the EU, US, UK, and Canada are confronting a dynamic regulatory and operational environment. Intensified investor focus, tighter regulations,…
The preservation of the Amazon rainforest is vital to addressing global warming, with carbon credits forming a crucial element of this strategy. However, concerns have been raised due to insufficient…
Deforestation associated with soy production in Brazil remains a persistent issue. While deforestation has slowed in parts of the Amazon—one of the country's critical biomes—extensive areas of the Cerrado continue…
ESG factors have become integral to corporate strategy, risk management, and long-term value creation. As regulatory frameworks surrounding ESG evolve, businesses must proactively prepare for emerging requirements. This blog aims…
Mining associations, representing nearly 100 companies, have launched a 60-day public consultation on the Consolidated Mining Standard Initiative, aimed at creating a unified ESG standard for the sector. Led by…
Indonesia, Malaysia, and the European Union will jointly develop a practical guide to the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) for smallholders by November, according to the Council of Palm Oil Producing…