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🌿 **Championing Sustainability with Fair Trade Certified™** 🌿 We're excited to share a fantastic article highlighting how Fair Trade Certified™ helps companies manage and accelerate their ESG achievements, providing consumers with trusted, third-party verification of these claims. At Natural Habitats, we are proud that our independent smallholder organic palm farms in Ecuador are Fair Trade Certified. 🌱 This certification not only ensures that our palm oil is produced responsibly, but also supports the farmers and communities involved in our supply chain. By choosing Fair Trade Certified products, you're supporting sustainable practices and helping to build a more equitable world. Discover more about how Fair Trade supports ESG goals and join us in making a positive impact! 🌍 📖 Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/gygwFrPG #NaturalHabitats #FairTradeCertified #ESG #Sustainability #OrganicPalmOil #EthicalSourcing #SustainableAgriculture #ResponsibleBusiness #FairTradeFarms #EcoFriendly #CommunitySupport #GlobalImpact

What is Greenwashing? Debunking False Sustainability Claims Greenwashing involves false or misleading claims about sustainability practices or products. Regulatory bodies combat greenwashing to protect investors and maintain trust. Learn about commitments without action, misinterpretation of product attributes, and misleading disclosures. #GreenwashingExposure #FalseClaimsExposed #SustainabilityDebunked #RegulatoryBodies #TrustIssues #MisleadingDisclosures #ProductAttributes #SustainabilityPractices #InvestorProtection #ConsumerAwareness

According to a survey by the European Consumer Organisation (BEUC), 42% of consumers have encountered misleading green claims on products. Here’s a quick guide to the latest developments preventing greenwashing across the globe! 📗 Greenwashing, when a company or group actively presents its activities or product as sustainable without being able to back it up, is increasingly being highlighted. 🏦 Two latest regulations to prevent greenwashing are in place today. The European Commission’s Green Claims Directive: 🎯 Proposed in March 2023, this directive focuses on preventing greenwashing by requiring companies to substantiate their voluntary green claims in business-to-consumer practices. 🎯 The goal is to hold companies accountable for their sustainability claims. Companies failing to abide, can be temporary excluded from public procurement tenders and even receive fines of up to 4% of annual turnover. 🇪🇺 FCA’s Anti-Greenwashing Rule (AGR): 1️⃣ The UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has enforced an AGR to protect consumers. 2️⃣ The rule ensures that sustainable products and services are accurately described when marketed. 3️⃣ The FCA provides guidance on regulatory expectations and examples of good and bad practices to help firms comply with the rule. Complying with greenwashing policies requires credible sustainability claims to be backed up with data. Sustainiam offers a cutting edge Emissions Calculation platform enabled with accurate and robust reporting mechanisms to reinforce your sustainability claims. #Greenwashing #Sustainability #GreenClaims #ResponsibleBusiness #ClimateAction

In April 2021, the #EuropeanCommission advanced corporate sustainability disclosure by adopting the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (#CSRD) and introducing the first set of 12 European Sustainability Reporting Standards (#ESRS) under the #EuropeanGreenDeal. These standards aim to standardise #ESG information across EU companies, enhancing transparency and comparability, which is especially critical for the #ChemicalsIndustry. By implementing these standards, chemical companies can better report on environmental impact, safety standards, and sustainable practices. This improvement boosts investor confidence and supports informed decision-making, reducing greenwashing and promoting responsible business practices in the sector. Tina Passalari, Ezequiel (Zeke) Hart and Pavlina Alexandratou give further details in this article: https://lnkd.in/dwpAGpre

In recent months, a surge in ESG and sustainability-linked policies and regulations has understandably raised concerns among companies. The burden of ESG compliance, compounded by international regulations such as the #CarbonBorderTax, #CSRD, and #ESRS, alongside homegrown requirements like the #BRSRCore framework, presents a daunting challenge for many. However, amidst this pressure lies a silver lining – an opportunity for companies to differentiate themselves and unlock greater market access and reputational benefits. At dss+, we believe in transforming sustainability regulations into smart business strategies. In our latest article, our colleagues, Federico M., Caroline Heinz and Joséphine Courtois delve into this topic, offering insights on how companies can leverage sustainability regulations to their advantage. Through the lens of France’s Anti-Waste for a Circular Economy (AGEC) law, we explore practical examples of turning regulatory compliance into strategic opportunities. Discover more about this transformative approach: https://lnkd.in/grKvJyeZ #ESG #Sustainability #Regulations #BusinessStrategy #CircularEconomy Vinod, Ankit, Grishma

Firms can now begin to use the FCA's new product labels related to the Sustainability Disclosure Requirements (SDR), should they be granted one. Integrum ESG can assist you with: 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗻𝗲𝘄 𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺 🏷️ 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗲𝘃𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝘄 🗃️ 𝗨𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 & 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗲𝗾𝘂𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲𝘀 📆 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 : https://lnkd.in/eJHJRrDy #esg #esginvesting #esgreporting #fca #greenwashing

Implementing #CSRD and #ESRS standards can be challenging for companies, but the benefits of increased transparency and investor confidence are immense. At dss+, we are dedicated to guiding businesses through this transition. #Sustainability #ESG #CorporateReporting

In the dynamic landscape of corporate sustainability, the expert committee proposed changes to the Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report (BRSR) for facilitating ease of doing business. Here's a brief overview of the three major updates: Value Chain: ·        Entities are now encouraged to identify value chain partners that account for 2% or more of their purchases/sales. ·        Emphasis on the percentage of total sales and purchases covered by value chain partners for which ESG disclosures are provided. Green Credits: The introduction of green credits disclosure under Principle 6 reflects a growing emphasis on environmental stewardship. Companies and their partners shall report on the green credits generated. Assurance: Additionally, the shift from assurance to assessment for value chain disclosures underscores cost-effective and not burdensome #Sustainability #ESG #BRSR #CorporateGovernance #GreenCredits Here are the recommendations of the expert committee: https://lnkd.in/dbyVqmsT

🌍 Spotlight on Greenwashing Trends and the Path Forward 🌍 As someone who’s been deeply engaged in responsible sustainability communication, I’m encouraged by some recent developments that suggest progress in our shared goal of fostering genuine sustainability. Here’s a brief look at what the latest data on greenwashing cases between 2017 - 2024 YTD reveals. 🔍 Greenwashing Cases Trend Between 2017 and 2022, we saw a rise in greenwashing cases—from 7 in 2019 to 41 in 2022. However, recent figures indicate a hopeful trend, with cases falling to 37 in 2023 and further to 20 in 2024 (so far)! 📈 What We’re Seeing: 2017-2019: Lower case numbers during these years might reflect the earlier stages of both consumer awareness and regulatory frameworks. 2020-2022: The increase suggests growing consumer demand for transparency and greater scrutiny of environmental claims. 2023-2024: The decline in cases could be a positive outcome of newer regulations like the Empowering Consumers for the Green Transition Directive and the Green Claims Directive originating from the European Union. 🌐 Global Regulatory Trends Initiatives in other regions, such as the UK’s Green Claims Code and efforts by the U.S. Federal Trade Commission, also play a role in supporting this positive shift, helping to clarify the landscape for consumers and businesses alike. 🔮 Looking Forward The recent decrease in greenwashing cases is encouraging and suggests that stronger regulations are paving the way for a more transparent market. As these regulations continue to evolve, I’m hopeful that companies with genuine sustainability efforts will increasingly stand out and be celebrated 🌱💚 #Sustainability #GreenClaimsDirective #EmpCo

We take sustainability seriously and believe it is an integral part of our business operations. We like to share our ESG strategy, which highlights our commitment to making responsible choices that are good for the environment and society. 🌍 Our strategy includes the use of responsibly sourced oats and ethical supply chain practices. We strive to ensure that every aspect of our production process aligns with our core values of transparency, fairness, and environmental stewardship. Take a look at our ESG policy on sourcing. 🌱 Visit our site: https://lnkd.in/dgZUqHZ6 #oat #oatflakes #oatbased #plantbased #oatmill #oatexport #oatcultivation #sustainability #circulareconomy #oatbasedfoodsarethenewnormal #webelieveinquality #onlyoats #Finland #oatcultivation #sustainability #purenature #ESG