Introduction
The Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) continues to evolve. In 2025, the EU introduced a broad Omnibus simplification package and a targeted “quick-fix/stop-the-clock” amendment that adjusts…
September 2, 2025: The California Air Resources Board (CARB) released a draft checklist to support companies in preparing their first climate-related financial risk reports under SB 261, also…
The Voluntary Sustainability Reporting Standard for SMEs (VSME) is a voluntary sustainability reporting framework specifically designed for micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises that are not listed and do not…
In today’s rapidly evolving regulatory and investment landscape, Integrated Financial and ESG Reporting is no longer a “nice-to-have”—it is becoming a global standard.
This shift is being driven…
August 26, 2025: Hong Kong is witnessing a surge in ESG investing, especially among family offices and wealth managers. This trend is prompting regulators—including the Hong Kong Stock Exchange (HKEX)—to…
For decades, the “E” in ESG—Environmental—was largely synonymous with climate change and carbon emissions. But quietly, alongside the climate crisis, another catastrophe has been gaining momentum: the rapid loss of…
July 31, 2025: EFRAG has released revised Exposure Drafts of the European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS), marking a major step towards simplifying corporate sustainability reporting across Europe.
Following the European…
Brussels, 30 July 2025 – The European Commission has released a recommendation introducing a Voluntary Sustainability Reporting Standard for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (VSME). Developed by EFRAG, this new…
When it comes to ESG, most companies are focused on measuring the now —carbon footprints, diversity metrics, water usage. But in 2025 and beyond, the real differentiator isn’t just…
The Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) has released its finalized Financial Institutions Net-Zero (FINZ) Standard, the first global framework to guide banks, asset owners, asset managers, insurers, and other…
California regulators have released a detailed Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) document to assist companies in preparing for the state’s upcoming mandatory climate disclosure requirements under two climate-related laws:…
The Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) has released its Textiles and Apparel Sector Standard exposure draft, aimed at improving sustainability disclosures in industries including textile, apparel, footwear, and jewellery.
What’s…