Sustainability reporting is evolving. Here’s what consultants need to know. Companies operating in the European Union (EU) or doing business with EU entities are facing a major shift in sustainability reporting. The Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) is now in force, setting new legal requirements for corporate disclosures on environmental, social, and governance (ESG) topics. […]
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How to conduct a CSRD gap assessment: Understanding the key steps and challenges
With modern customers, investors, and other business stakeholders increasingly paying attention to companies’ sustainability practices, the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) has become a welcome solution for many organizations. Introduced by the European Union (EU), this directive promotes transparency and consistency in environmental, social, and governance (ESG) reporting, allowing stakeholders to assess companies’ performance more […]
ESG consulting simplified: Top challenges and how to overcome them
Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) has rapidly become an important investment and risk management philosophy, influencing corporate governance at major businesses worldwide. ESG strategy includes environmental and social factors, like emissions, climate risk, long-term value creation, and the broader social impacts of business decisions. Companies need to demonstrate their overall ESG strategy to private equity […]
How AI is improving ESG compliance and reporting: Use cases and benefits
Modern sustainability teams have to comply with evolving environmental, social, and governance (ESG) standards and requirements. This, coupled with ESG compliance and reporting inefficiencies like manual processes, high data volumes, and fragmented data, makes it challenging for them to achieve their goals. That’s why many ESG professionals and consultants are turning to artificial intelligence (AI). […]
Navigating the CSRD timeline: Key deadlines to know
The Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) is reshaping how companies disclose sustainability information, requiring more transparency and accountability in environmental, social, and governance (ESG) matters. This regulation builds on the existing Non-Financial Reporting Directive (NFRD) and expands reporting obligations to a broader range of companies. For consultants, keeping up with the CSRD timeline is essential […]
CSRD thresholds explained: Key criteria for compliance
The Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) is reshaping sustainability disclosure requirements across the European Union. For consultants advising clients on regulatory compliance, understanding CSRD’s thresholds is critical. These thresholds determine which businesses must comply, the timelines for reporting, and the steps consultants should take to help their clients navigate compliance. It’s critical that companies operating […]
CSRD reporting requirements: steps for preparing your clients for compliance success
If your clients include any of the 50,000+ corporations soon to be affected by the European Union’s Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD), getting up to speed can feel overwhelming. They’re looking to you for expertise, but it’s hard to be an expert in regulation that has only recently begun to roll out. With the right […]
Manifest Climate joins Guidewire Insurtech Vanguards Program
Manifest Climate, a trusted leader in providing comparable and source-traceable data on environmental, social, and governance (ESG) issues, is excited to announce its inclusion in Guidewire’s Insurtech Vanguards program. This innovative initiative, led by Guidewire (NYSE: GWRE), a leading property and casualty (P&C) cloud platform provider, connects insurers with cutting-edge insurtech solutions and offers strategic […]
Laura Zizzo Recognized by Fin-Erth in 2024 Women in Climate Awards
Laura Zizzo has been recognized by Fin-Erth as one of the top women in climate, recognized in the ‘Climate Data & Analytics’ category.
How a leading technology company leverages Manifest Climate for ESG Compliance
Despite their smaller environmental footprints, software and technology providers have proven themselves to be some of the strongest leaders and most ambitious investors in corporate sustainability and climate action. One well-known technology company is taking climate risk and responsibility seriously and relies on Manifest Climate to get a lot done with a small team. Within […]