Reporting Standards: Striking the Delicate Balance Between Ambition and Realism
As I reflect on the developments of reporting standards, I can’t help but recognize the significance of the European Commission’s
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Industry
Clear, transparent rules to protect the world’s forests
The world as we know it is changing along with its climate. It’s a new dynamic that we not
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The taxonomy must be a tool that helps companies grow and create jobs, whilst becoming greener.
The EU Taxonomy Regulation, a cornerstone of the European Commission’s Green Deal, was first introduced on December 18, 2019, as
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A regulation banning all products made with forced labor from the EU market – a moral obligation
Forced labour has been a reality for centuries. A century ago, in colonized countries and inhospitable jungles, forced labour was
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Sustainability reporting: the conundrum of ESG Data
1 – From voluntary to mandatory sustainability reporting In Europe, since 2014, the NFRD (Non-Financial Reporting Directive) mandates certain companies to provide non-financial information, often in the form of ‘sustainability reports’, along with their annual reports. However,
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European Green Deal & CSRD: what if the Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) model was a path to follow for environmental performance?
Presented in 2019 by the European executive, the Green Deal was conceived as the cornerstone of the European Union’s “New
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Advancing Global Sustainability: The Urgency of Harmonized ESG Ratings
There is an urgent need for globally standardized ESG measuring, reporting, and ratings to ensure consistency, comparability, and reliability across
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The challenges and benefits of integrating ESG criteria into the ICT value chain
Orange’s “Raison d’être” clearly encompasses the ESG criteria: “As a trusted partner, Orange gives everyone the keys to a responsible
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