We value your privacy

We use necessary cookies to make our site work (for example, to manage your session) & to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. By clicking "Customize", you consent to the use of only "Necessary Cookies" & by clicking “Accept All”, you consent to the use of ALL the cookies. Please click "Cookie Settings" to find out more details. Cookie Policy

Customize Consent Preferences

We use cookies to help you navigate efficiently and perform certain functions. You will find detailed information about all cookies under each consent category below.

The cookies that are categorized as "Necessary" are stored on your browser as they are essential for enabling the basic functionalities of the site. ... 

Always Active

Necessary cookies are required to enable the basic features of this site, such as providing secure log-in or adjusting your consent preferences. These cookies do not store any personally identifiable data.

Functional cookies help perform certain functionalities like sharing the content of the website on social media platforms, collecting feedback, and other third-party features.

Analytical cookies are used to understand how visitors interact with the website. These cookies help provide information on metrics such as the number of visitors, bounce rate, traffic source, etc.

Performance cookies are used to understand and analyze the key performance indexes of the website which helps in delivering a better user experience for the visitors.

Advertisement cookies are used to provide visitors with customized advertisements based on the pages you visited previously and to analyze the effectiveness of the ad campaigns.

Skip to content Skip to sidebar Skip to footer
EcoActive ESG
Request Demo
Close

EU Aims to Seal Mercosur Trade Agreement by Year-End Amid Deforestation Law Concerns

NewsNovember 7, 2024481Views0Likes0Comments
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 last week. Despite ongoing negotiations, Lenarcic acknowledged that differences remain, particularly regarding a new EU law banning imports of products tied to deforestation, a contentious…

Read More

EU Achieves Major Greenhouse Gas Reduction and Renewable Energy Milestone in 2023

NewsNovember 6, 2024456Views0Likes0Comments
 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 pandemic, according to a new report from the European Commission. This marks a major milestone in the EU’s pursuit of climate neutrality and reinforces its…

Read More

Impact Materiality: An Essential Step Toward Financial Resilience

NewsNovember 5, 2024433Views0Likes0Comments
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 were central to last month's Biodiversity COP16 in Colombia, September's Climate Week NYC, and remain a high priority for the upcoming Climate Change COP29 in…

Read More

The Impact of CSRD on Canadian Companies: Strategies for Compliance

BlogsNovember 4, 2024876Views0Likes0Comments
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 companies to demonstrate accountability beyond financial performance, extending to their environmental, social, and governance (ESG) impacts. The Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD), introduced by the…

Read More

ESMA Establishes 2024 Priorities for Corporate Reporting, Focusing on Double Materiality and ESG Compliance

NewsNovember 4, 2024441Views0Likes0Comments
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 (CSRD). This directive will now require over 50,000 companies to expand their disclosures on environmental, social, and governance (ESG) impacts. Key priorities for the upcoming reporting…

Read More

The ESAs Complete Regulations to Improve Access to Financial and Sustainability Information on the ESAP

NewsOctober 29, 2024434Views0Likes0Comments
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 the draft implementing technical standards (ITS). These standards pertain to the tasks of collection bodies and the functionalities of the upcoming European Single Access Point…

Read More

The Role of Governance in ESG Reporting: A Cross-Regional Analysis

BlogsOctober 28, 2024710Views0Likes0Comments
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 confidence in a company’s decision-making, aligning actions with long-term sustainability goals. By establishing clear and transparent structures, companies can better manage risks, proactively addressing challenges…

Read More

Corporate Biodiversity Disclosures Surge 43% Following Global Biodiversity Framework Adoption

NewsOctober 28, 2024403Views0Likes0Comments
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 data from CDP. The latest findings come as global leaders gather in Colombia for COP16 to discuss the Kunming-Montreal GBF implementation and set ambitious policies…

Read More

ESMA Releases 2024 European Common Enforcement Priorities for Corporate Reporting

NewsOctober 25, 2024408Views0Likes0Comments
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 2024. For 2025, ESMA and European enforcers will focus on the following key areas: IFRS Financial Statements: Emphasizing liquidity considerations, accounting policies, judgements, and significant estimates.…

Read More

EPA Updates Regulations to Protect Children from Lead Paint Dust Risks

NewsOctober 24, 2024361Views0Likes0Comments
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 National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week, this measure is part of President Biden’s broader strategy to reduce lead exposure, especially for children, who are most vulnerable…

Read More

GRI and Climate & Company Partner to Elevate Corporate Reporting for Sustainable Progress

NewsOctober 23, 2024363Views0Likes0Comments
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, formalized through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), aims to enhance informed decision-making for companies, investors, and other stakeholders. Climate & Company bridges policy-making, the financial sector,…

Read More