CSRD 101 – Update

CSRD Original article link-May 2021 On the 22nd February 2022 the European Council finalised its position proposal for a corporate sustainability reporting directive (CSRD), representing another decisive step in the development of a European regulatory framework for sustainable finance. This article outlines the main areas/headings for reporting and the updated timelines for implementation. Ultimately, companies (undertakings)…

Welcome to the team!

I would like to introduce the newest member of the team, Susan O’Reilly PhD. We started working together during the summer and quickly realised that our offerings complimented each other, and made the decision to formalise the partnership! Susan provides training and advisory services on the adaption of circular economics in business and community operations,…

Don’t let Compliance overshadow Change!

One of the primary objectives of SFDR is the standardisation of environmental data and performance indicators allowing transparent comparability for end investors. Not surprisingly there is a concern is that the ‘compliance burden’ could be considerable, and indeed for some smaller organisations prohibitive.

Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive 101

On the 21st of April the European Commission released its proposal for a new corporate reporting directive that focuses on sustainability. The scope and impact of this Directive cannot be understated. It is widely accepted that the objectives and targets are ambitious, reflecting the urgency of the challenges that face Europe, in particular with regards to Climate Change.