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Reducing carbon emissions has become a priority for organizations across all sectors. Beyond regulatory requirements and stakeholder expectations, understanding and reducing your carbon footprint is a key step toward building a more resilient, efficient, and future-proof business. What is a carbon footprint? A carbon footprint represents the total amount of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions generated […]
The Sustainable Development Goals, often called SDGs or Global Goals, are a set of 17 broad objectives agreed by all United Nations member states in 2015 as part of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. They form a shared plan to achieve peace and prosperity for people and the planet by tackling issues like poverty, […]
EFRAG has just released its VSME Digital Template and XBRL Taxonomy, designed to streamline and digitalise sustainability reporting for non-listed micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). These tools translate the recently adopted Voluntary Sustainability Reporting Standard for SMEs (VSME) into a user-friendly Excel template and an open-source data taxonomy, helping businesses report in a consistent, […]
EFRAG has just released its VSME Digital Template and XBRL Taxonomy, designed to streamline and digitalise sustainability reporting for non-listed micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). These tools translate the recently adopted Voluntary Sustainability Reporting Standard for SMEs (VSME) into a user-friendly Excel template and an open-source data taxonomy, helping businesses report in a consistent, […]
Companies communicate with different stakeholders, adapting messages for different purposes: from aspirational messages that reflect the vision of the future, to sales strategies or community involvement initiatives. Communication varies depending on the target audience, whether it’s to inspire, attract consumers, involve the community or align internal stakeholders. With sustainability becoming a “sexy” and attractive topic, […]
Understanding Carbon Footprint & Emissions Scopes A carbon footprint is the total amount of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions produced directly and indirectly by an organization during its operations. To better manage and report emissions, these are categorized into three “scopes”: Scope 1: Direct emissions from owned or controlled sources (e.g. on-site fuel combustion, company vehicles). […]
Greenwashing is when organizations give a false or exaggerated impression of environmental performance—generic claims like “eco-friendly” or “carbon neutral” without proof that can mislead consumers. The EU has moved to curb this by banning vague, unsubstantiated claims and tightening rules on labels, precisely to stop deceptive marketing that erodes trust. From “claims” to criteria: […]
The European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS) are undergoing a major revision aimed at simplifying requirements and making reporting more practical for companies. On July 31, 2025, EFRAG published the new exposure drafts, which reflect the EU’s shift toward easing the administrative burden under the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD). A key highlight of the revisions […]
Companies communicate with different stakeholders, adapting messages for different purposes: from aspirational messages that reflect the vision of the future, to sales strategies or community involvement initiatives. Communication varies depending on the target audience, whether it’s to inspire, attract consumers, involve the community or align internal stakeholders. With sustainability becoming a “sexy” and attractive topic, […]
As global pressure for climate accountability grows, many U.S. states are moving forward with comprehensive carbon reporting requirements—filling the gap left by delayed or uncertain federal mandates. A carbon footprint represents the total greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions caused directly and indirectly by an organization. These emissions are typically categorized into three scopes: Scope 1: Direct […]
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