EU Pledges “Far-Reaching Simplification” in Sustainability Reporting in New Competitiveness Roadmap

EU Pledges “Far-Reaching Simplification” in Sustainability Reporting in New Competitiveness Roadmap The European Commission announced the release of its highly-anticipated “Competitiveness Compass” on Wednesday, outlining its new roadmap aimed at boosting Europe’s productivity and global competitiveness, through a wide-ranging series of measures to promote innovation and investment, reduce administrative burdens on companies, and lower energy …

European and UK banks brace for economic recovery and green finance expansion

European and UK banks brace for economic recovery and green finance expansion The banking sectors in Europe and the UK are approaching 2025 with a cautious sense of optimism, buoyed by stabilising inflation and modest economic recovery. The outlook for European and UK banks remains tempered by geopolitical tensions, rising public debt and evolving regulatory …

OPINION: What is driving sustainability reporting

OPINION: What is driving sustainability reporting What is Driving Sustainability Reporting? Sustainability reporting has become a cornerstone of corporate accountability. Growing pressure from stakeholders has catalysed the development of comprehensive sustainability reporting standards, enabling businesses to align with global expectations while addressing risks. How is Reporting Globally Blooming? Globally, sustainability reporting has made significant strides. …

Water / Data Analyst (Internship) – (Entry Level) @ ERM

Water / Data Analyst (Internship) – (Entry Level) @ ERM Our UK and Ireland Liability Portfolio Management & Remediation (LPMR) team has an opening for an internship as a supporting role for their Water and Data Management aspects. The ideal candidate will demonstrate the following attributes: Passionate Focus on water risks and management Ability and …

EU To Host ‘Simplification Roundtable’ On Reducing Sustainability Reporting

EU To Host ‘Simplification Roundtable’ On Reducing Sustainability Reporting The European Union (EU) flag at the European Parliament’s Louise Weiss building in Strasbourg, … [+] France Photographer: Stefan Wermuth/Bloomberg © 2023 Bloomberg Finance LP Following calls to reduce the regulatory burden imposed on businesses, the European Union is poised to reform a series of laws …

Star Wars inspired startup Naboo secures €20 million to transform corporate event planning with unified platform

Star Wars inspired startup Naboo secures €20 million to transform corporate event planning with unified platform Naboo, the Paris-based event-tech startup, has raised €20 million in a Series A funding round led by Notion Capital, reportedly marking the highest funding figure in its sector to date. This latest investment underscores the surging demand for Naboo’s …

iGB@ICE: Sustainability is much bigger than DEI and ESG, say FiNTEL Sustain founders

iGB@ICE: Sustainability is much bigger than DEI and ESG, say FiNTEL Sustain founders Just how crucial is sustainability to gaming businesses today? While ideological shifts suggest elements are being downplayed in certain countries, this misses the bigger picture, FiNTEL Sustain co-founders Steven Myers and Robert Montgomery explain in the iGB@ICE studio. FiNTEL Sustain aims to …

Global Trade Compliance Remains on the Rise

Global Trade Compliance Remains on the Rise Global Trade Compliance Remains on the Rise The Global Trade Compliance market is experiencing steady growth and is expected to continue this trend over the next five years. I have recently completed the latest ARC Advisory Market Analysis on Global Trade Compliance, available here. Three major trends are …

AI and ESG: the dynamic duo revolutionising sustainable reporting

AI and ESG: the dynamic duo revolutionising sustainable reporting The convergence of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies and environmental, social, and governance (ESG) considerations has emerged as a critical area of focus for enterprises in the 21st century. AI has the potential to enhance ESG reporting and drive sustainable practices across various industries As organisations increasingly …

French company Naboo raises €20M to simplify corporate events planning through AI: Here’s how

French company Naboo raises €20M to simplify corporate events planning through AI: Here’s how On Wednesday, Paris-based Naboo, a company that specialises in simplifying corporate events planning, announced that it has raised €20M in a Series A funding round led by Notion Capital. Notion Capital is a European B2B SaaS and Cloud VC with $1B …

Future Institute forecaster: ‘Simply selling stuff is not a model for the future’

Future Institute forecaster: ‘Simply selling stuff is not a model for the future’ Instead of selling more through Black Friday discounts, sneaker brand Veja is offering free repairs at its Berlin store in October 2024. Credits: Veja Interview The clothing industry is suffering from dampened consumer spending, but what macro trends lie behind this phenomenon? …

Von der Leyen builds bonfire of EU’s environmental red tape

Von der Leyen builds bonfire of EU’s environmental red tape BRUSSELS — Two months into her second term, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is gearing up to set fire to reams of environmental red tape that she played a central role in crafting. Slashing regulation is one of the mantras of the new …

The Ominous Omnibus: What New EU Legislation Could Mean For Sustainability Reporting

The Ominous Omnibus: What New EU Legislation Could Mean For Sustainability Reporting President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen attends a joint press conference at the … [+] end of an Informal Meeting of Heads of State or Government of the European Union in Budapest, Hungary, on November 8, 2024. (Photo by Attila …

Why Now Is A Good Time To Get Your Sustainability House In Order

Why Now Is A Good Time To Get Your Sustainability House In Order This was supposed to be the year we saw corporate sustainability reporting requirements come into force in a big way. Instead, 2025 is kicking off with lots of questions still unanswered about the future of sustainability reporting regulation. What will the new …

What are the trends that will shape ESG FinTech in 2025?

What are the trends that will shape ESG FinTech in 2025? Opinions on ESG can be quite divisive and some countries are looking to increase their focus on sustainability and equality, while others are looking to move away. With an evolving landscape, how optimistic are industry players for the success of the sector in 2025? …