Energy consumption: how companies can (and should) improve their energy efficiency
It is now widely believed that the investment evaluation paradigm has undergone a profound evolution, over the past two centuries.
Green asset Ratio (GAR)
In the new framework defined by the European Taxonomy, with regard to the rules and objectives for classifying business activities that are considered environmentally, socially, and governance sustainable, a prominent point much discussed at the moment, especially in the financial world, is covered by Article 8 of the Taxonomy.
ESG
ESG criteria are charting the course for sustainable transition in both the b2b world from SMEs and large corporations to the world of finance.
How to identify the right sustainability KPIs
Measuring sustainability performances is becoming increasingly important for both large corporations and SMEs. On one hand, obtaining ESG certification opens several business opportunities for companies, relating to funding, partnerships and service offering. On the other hand, measuring ESG performances can be a difficult journey, especially for SMEs which, however, cannot back down from this challenge. The European Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD), in fact, has extended the obligation to produce a sustainability report also to SMEs listed on one of the Member States' markets.
Sustainability framework: how to define a strategy for SMEs
In today's world, sustainability has emerged as a crucial factor for businesses, irrespective of their size, including small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). As SMEs are considered the backbone of the economy, it is essential for SMEs to establish a sustainability framework that ensures profitable and responsible operations.
CSDDD
If the beginning of the year 2022 has brought great innovations in the development of legislative issues concerning the financial disclosure envisaged by many companies in the process of due diligence in the area of sustainability, this is largely due to the European Union's proposal concerning the 'Corporate sustainability Due Diligence Directive', CSDDD for short, published last February 2022.
Climate Change Adaptation strategy: a challenge for business and for ESG
Nowadays, companies are compelled to integrate climate change adaptation within their strategies and operations. Find out how to do so.
How to achieve sustainable performances that matter
Sustainability is becoming more and more important for investors, consumers and regulators. The increased attention given to a businesses’ sustainable performances in recent years by all these stakeholders, as well as the relevant obligations (which are also affecting small businesses), have transformed sustainability from a “nice to have” factor to a leverage for competitiveness.
Sustainable finance: a brief guide in 2 points
The subject is an emerging area of focus for the banking sector, driven by the need to address global environmental challenges such as climate change, biodiversity loss and social inequalities. It seeks to heighten awareness and transparency among financial stakeholders regarding the imperative of mitigating ESG risks through effective management, recognizing the prolonged-term nature of these risks and the uncertainty surrounding their assessment. This guide aims to provide banking professionals with an understanding of sustainable finance and its relevance to their business operations.
European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS)
We are glad to announce that the European Commission has officially adopted the European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS) as of July 31st.