Manuel Chatain

The landscape of sustainability reporting is evolving. Many standards are voluntary such as CDP, GRI and SASB. Now mandatory reporting is evolving with initiatives such as CSRD being standardised first across the EU and later, globally. Climate-centric reporting has expanded to encompass broader sustainability and nature-related aspects with new reporting guidance from TNFD. Standard guidance has a focus on climate-related risks and commitments. Now, standards like TPT are emerging, focusing on planning and aims to set the best practice for climate transition plans. The visual below shows sustainable reporting from voluntary to mandatory, from climate and sustainability to risk disclosure to transition planning. Courtesy Nossa Data

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Summer is here and it's the perfect time to enrich your knowledge while enjoying your holidays! Listen now to the new podcast series dedicated to sustainable finance produced by @NousProd with the support of Fondation Ethos. In 12 captivating episodes, discover the successes, challenges and objectives of this crucial field. 🎙️ The topics explored ? Greenwashing, responsible AI, ESG-backlash, engagement, active ownership, carbon offsets, divestment, regulation, transparency. The series also looks at some of the historic and emblematic battles waged by sustainable finance in Switzerland, such as the fight against abusive remuneration and the dual role of chairmen and CEOs. 📅 When to listen ? During your commute, while relaxing, or during your leisure time. 🔗 Access the episodes here : ·        🎧 In Fench : https://lnkd.in/gQjTF25a  https://lnkd.in/g8R8DFqq   ·        🎧 In German : https://lnkd.in/gCUQ_y9A https://lnkd.in/g6esgCnf   Make the most of your holidays to learn all about sustainable finance. Happy listening and a great summer to you all! #SustainableFinance #Podcast #ActiveOwnership #SummerListening 

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☕🥤 Reusable > Single-use packaging? (that sounds right, but the story’s more complex 😳) The EU’s latest findings on packaging impact in #consumergoods industry will surprise you! Let’s break it down. A deep dive by the European Commission’s JRC unpacked the environmental impact of alternative packaging, revealing some surprising (and complex) findings. Here's what the study examined 👇 🔎 The study analyzed the environmental impact of single-use (SU) vs. multi-use (MU) packaging across 16 categories, including Climate Change and Water Use. Case studies covered packaging for items such as: ➝ SU aluminum cans vs. MU plastic bottles 🥤 ➝ SU glass bottles vs. MU glass bottles 🍾 ➝ SU carton trays with LDPE lining vs. MU PP clamshell trays 🍱 ➝ SU aluminum trays with carton covers vs. MU PP clamshell trays 🥘 🚗 Transport via passenger cars and the logistics of returning MU packaging play a significant role, impacting the results more than one might think. For impact-free transport, the company should choose to transport it by bike or on foot. key insights 👇 1️⃣ mixed results on MU benefits. The analysis showed that MU packaging had lower life cycle impacts than SU packaging only for certain scenarios—especially for reusable cups and some food containers. 2️⃣ glass bottles & restaurant meals. MU packaging outperformed SU options in environmental impact across nearly all categories in scenarios involving glass bottles and restaurant meal packaging. 3️⃣ consumer behavior matters. For MU packaging, the number of reuses, returns to the point of sale, and efficient washing practices are crucial to reducing environmental impact. For SU packaging, a material's recyclability and weight are key. 🏆 no clear winner. The study underscores that there is no universal “best” packaging option—the impact varies by scenario, packaging type, and consumer behavior. 🗂️ data quality is vital. Results were heavily influenced by the quality of datasets, so the study highlights the need for better data on material production specific to the EU context. 📌 the takeaway? There’s no one-size-fits-all answer. Sustainable packaging decisions require a nuanced understanding of material use, reuse rates, and practical consumer habits. What about you? How do you make your packaging choices? ______________________________ I’m happy to see you here! ✨ 👋 I am Ana Maksimovic, corporate sustainability consultant to responsible brands.

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Key Sustainability Reporting Frameworks & Their Reporting Periods: Start preparing now: 1. Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) Annual 2. SASB Standards Annual (updates from January 1, 2024) 3. Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD) Annual (final recommendations in September 2023) 4.ESRS: Annual (requirements effective from 2024) CSRD Institute 5. IFRS Annual 6. United Nations Global Compact (UNGC) Club, AUD Annual (focus on progress reports) 7. WDI**: Annual 8. CDP Annual 9. EcoVadis Annual 10. S&P Global: Annual Understanding these frameworks helps organizations enhance sustainability practices, transparency, and accountability. #Sustainability #ESG #Transparency

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The task of keeping up with assessments and reporting can drown out the more effective act of sustainable practice. The practice is the embedding of sustainable behavior, character and ideologies into every aspect and process of a business. It is more expedient to be a sustainable practitioner than reporter. Your fruits will speak louder than your words.

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🌍 The 2024 State of the Voluntary Carbon Market report is now live. Discover what’s driving the carbon market forward, the challenges we face, and how buyers can make an impact in reaching climate goals. Read the full report for key findings: https://lnkd.in/gT9P3esh #CarbonMarkets #ClimateAction #VoluntaryCarbonMarket #CarbonMarket #CarbonCredits #CarbonRemoval #ClimateChange #ClimatePolicy

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Votes of Today, Extinction Tomorrow: Are We Trading Our Future for Short-Term Wins? As a sustainability leader, I find myself increasingly worried about the future of #climateaction. With rising climate skepticism in powerful positions, the short-sighted pursuit of financial gain is threatening to undermine everything we’ve worked for. The re-election of a second #Trump presidency is alarming for next week's #COP29 and climate agreements worldwide. If critical countries backtrack on the #ParisAgreement, we’ll see a dangerous escalation in oil extraction, fossil fuel consumption, and the reduction of financial support for developing countries fighting to reduce emissions. The price of ignoring long-term sustainability? Human lives. We can’t afford to sacrifice our planet for short-term profits. Let’s make sure the next generation inherits a livable world, not one left to decay under the weight of ignorance and greed. The stakes are too high. #sustainability #SDG30 #climateaction #actnow #CO2

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I recommend you take a look at this survey "World opinion on climate change" published by Ipsos and EDF. Unfortunately, the English version is not yet available, but it is full of lessons and paradoxes! 👉 Anyway, Climate change remains the 🥈 second concern of the world's citizens (average of 30 countries) after the cost of living!  more https://lnkd.in/esYwgGE6

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The COP29 Presidency outlines key strategic priorities for 2024 to enhance climate ambition and enable action - in solidarity for a green world - with a focus on : - Climate finance: getting an agreement on the The New Collective Quantified Goal on Climate Finance (NCQG) - NDCs: mobilizing all Parties to submit new Nationally Determined Contributions and climate action plans that match the level of ambition agreed in Paris. See also the timelines with the Heads of States and Leaders Summit taking place from November 11th to 13th and the finance day on the 14th of November 2024. Let’s continue to unite and stay mobilized for climate action. Together we are stronger. Together WE Build Bridges for Climate & Sustainability. COP29 Azerbaijan María Fernanda Espinosa Garcés Elise Buckle Hindou Oumarou Ibrahim

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At MCC Sustainable Futures we understand nature. We continue to work with our clients to help them understand the risks and opportunities that nature can provide, and to prepare them for inevitable mandatory reporting on nature. https://lnkd.in/gnHzFRxg

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To all CSRD reporters: This new guideline for the description, identification, and formulation of IROs according to the ESRS provides a helpful overview 💡 The Deutscher Nachhaltigkeitskodex (DNK) has published their new guide "Impacts, Risks and Opportunities (IROs) – Guidance on Description, Identification & Formulation". These guidelines are intended to support companies in understanding company-specific IROs as part of their materiality assessment. IRO identification allows relevant topics to be identified and targeted measures to be formulated to fulfill regulatory requirements and promote sustainable development. View the German document below👇 #dnk #esrs #reporting #sustainability #regulation

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I am excited and honoured to be in #Cali to attend the UN Biodiversity #COP16 representing ICF and the work of the European Business & Biodiversity Platform! As we urgently need to accelerate the transformation of our society at all levels to halt biodiversity loss and move towards nature positive, this COP will focus on #implementation and how to concretely progress towards that objective while leaving no-one behind. Building on my recent and ongoing work, I will contribute to discussions linking the macro and the micro level and focusing on questions such as: - How can companies successfully design credible integrated #transition plans linking climate and biodiversity objectives? - How can we rapidly mobilise additional public and private #financing to support this transformation? - What can we realistically expect from new financial instruments and what does it take to set them up? - What type of interventions are required to reach #positive #tippingpoints in our race to halt biodiversity loss and transform the system? - How to make sure this transformation leaves no-one behind and what does this mean in terms of #education, #skills and #capacitybuilding in companies and beyond? I am also looking forward to reconnect with many colleagues and meet new change makers!

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+130 businesses and financial institutions call for renewed policy ambition to implement the #Biodiversity Plan and halt and reverse #Nature loss this decade "We understand that a healthy planet is the foundation of a resilient business". With 100 days until the UN Biodiversity #COP16, companies united in Business for Nature launched this strong statement: "We need governments’ immediate leadership to strengthen – not weaken - the policies, incentives and legislation that will drive the necessary business action to halt and reverse nature loss by 2030. An enabling environment coupled with regulatory certainty will foster innovation, transform business models, mobilize investment and ensure companies are held accountable for their actions & performance". Below the full statement from companies like: ACCIONA | Amundi | Anglo American | ARAUCO | Arcadis | Arup | Axfood | CMPC | Colbun S.A| CTCI | Danone | Decathlon | dentsu | EDF | Enel Group | ENGIE | H&M | Holcim | Iberdrola | Inditex | IKEA | Kering | L’OCCITANE Group | Mahindra Group | Natura | Nestlé | Novonesis | Ørsted | Safaricom PLC | Sainsbury's | Salesforce | Stora Enso | Unilever | Veolia | Volvo Group | COSENTINO | Grupo Presidente | Triodos Bank https://lnkd.in/dH9NMJUG

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The Top 7 Sustainability Reporting Standards ➡ EU CSRD (ESRS): European sustainability reporting ➡ ISSB (IFRS): International Sustainability Standards Board ➡ CDP: International climate disclosure program ➡ GRI: Global framework for sustainability reporting ➡ SASB: Industry-specific KPI framework ➡ TCFD: Climate risk assessment and disclosure ➡ B Corporation: Corporate sustainability and governance scoring framework

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As resource use is at the centre of the triple planetary crisis with resource extraction and processing accounting for over 55% of global greenhouse gas emissions, implementation of the circular economy is critical to achieve net-zero and other sustainability objectives. Read here how banks can support

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[CLIMATE RISKS] There is a growing demand for companies to provide information on physical climate risks through corporate reporting. Several regulatory frameworks and disclosure systems are encouraging businesses to assess and report on these risks: 🇪🇺 The European Taxonomy encourages companies to disclose information related to mitigation and adaptation efforts, identifying 28 specific climate risks (see picture) The CDP questionnaire asks companies to provide details on risks that could have a substantial financial or strategic impact on their operations. The #CSRD (Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive) requires a description of the processes used to assess climate-related impacts (by asset), risks, and opportunities, as well as the mitigation and adaptation policies, actions, and resources allocated for addressing climate change. Companies are also expected to disclose the potential financial effects of: - Significant physical climate risks - Material transition risks - Climate-related financial opportunities Additionally, the assessment of climate risks is typically based on two scenarios: RCP8.5, representing a pessimistic "business as usual" trajectory. RCP2.6, an optimistic scenario assuming strong emission reduction efforts. These reporting requirements aim to increase transparency and enhance the integration of climate risks into corporate strategic decision-making. At dss+ we we would like to support you beyond reporting, in implementing decarbonization plans and adapting your business strategy to these risks. Please for any question, reach me! Walter Booysen Gerhard Bolt Ali Assy Laura Chovelon

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How can companies better align water stewardship with other sustainability issues and priorities? What is needed to address water issues across the value chain and advance collective action on shared water 💧 challenges? Please share your views in this survey, which is led by GlobeScan and WWF and supported by Natura and other member companies for a joint research program, "Shaping the Future Water Agenda."  In return, you will get insights from the survey and findings from recent public opinion/consumer research on water issues across 31 country markets. 👉🏻 https://lnkd.in/ez_RY6iQ

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