A new California law requiring large corporations to disclose value chain emissions and climate-related financial risks survived an initial legal challenge by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. This decision by…
The European Union (EU) is pushing to finalize a trade agreement with the South American Mercosur bloc by the end of 2024, EU Commissioner for Crisis Management Janez Lenarcic revealed…
In a significant environmental breakthrough, the European Union achieved an 8.3% reduction in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in 2023, marking one of the largest year-over-year declines outside of the COVID-19…
By Peter Paul van de Wijs, Chief Policy Officer
Corporate accountability is now a pressing global focus, underscored by recent international discussions on environmental action. Companies' roles in tackling sustainability challenges…
In today's business environment, sustainability and corporate responsibility are not merely buzzwords—they have become critical components for long-term success and brand reputation. Stakeholders, including consumers, investors, and regulators, increasingly expect…
The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has released its 2024 European Common Enforcement Priorities (ECEP) Statement, outlining stringent new standards for corporate reporting under the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive…
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,…