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ESG responsibilities: Hague Court of Appeal rejects claim for CO₂ reduction by Shell

ESG responsibilities: Hague Court of Appeal rejects claim for CO₂ reduction by Shell - ECOVIS International

European companies are not only faced with more and more ESG (Environmental, Social und Governance) regulations, but also court rulings on cases related to ESG-related topics, as a ruling by the Hague Court of Appeal shows. Board members and supervisory directors now should also be mindful that companies could be held accountable in court for their ESG responsibilities. The Ecovis experts explain what this means for companies.

New Whitepaper Release: How ESG is Shaping Business Sectors by Alexandra Pasareanu - ECOVIS International

New Whitepaper Release: How ESG is Shaping Business Sectors by Alexandra Pasareanu

We are pleased to announce the release of a comprehensive whitepaper by Alexandra Pasareanu, Director from ECOVIS Wingrave Yeats, London. Titled "How is ESG Impacting Your Business Sector?", this whitepaper provides an in-depth analysis of the role Environmental, Social, and...
ESG related FAQs by EU, Nature Restoration Law and BAM Reporting - ECOVIS International

ESG related FAQs by EU, Nature Restoration Law and BAM Reporting

FAQs on the EU Corporate Sustainability Reporting Regulation The European Commission has published FAQs to help companies better understand and implement the EU's corporate sustainability reporting rules. The document addresses common concerns such as scope, application dates and possible exemptions,...
EFRAG publishes paper on connectivity and reporting boundaries - ECOVIS International

EFRAG publishes paper on connectivity and reporting boundaries

The European Financial Reporting Advisory Group (EFRAG) has published a paper "Connectivity Considerations and Boundaries of Different Annual Report Sections" as part of its proactive research project on aligning financial and sustainability reporting. The paper introduces the concept of "connectivity",...
Italy implements legislative decree on corporate sustainability reporting - ECOVIS International

Italy implements legislative decree on corporate sustainability reporting

On September 10, Italy published Legislative Decree No. 125/2024, which implements the EU Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD). This new decree introduces comprehensive changes to corporate sustainability reporting, replacing previous regulations. Key updates include expanded reporting requirements, the integration of...
Ecovis Newsletter ESG / Summer 2024 - ECOVIS International

Ecovis Newsletter ESG / Summer 2024

In the last few months, the EU has made significant advancements in ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) regulations, particularly with the adoption of the European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS) under the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD). These standards will apply...