Despite regulatory uncertainty over sustainability regulations, AI-driven ESG reporting gains momentum. What are the advantages and disadvantages of using artificial intelligence, and how can real-world case studies that utilized AI ESG reporting tools guide more companies?
Limited assurance in CSRD represents external verification where practitioners perform fewer procedures to check if sustainability reporting has no material misstatements. Large wave 1 companies that have reported on CSRD for the financial year 2024, and published them in 2025, have already received their first level of assurance. In reasonable assurance, verification moves further by requiring more procedures that resemble a financial statement audit.
The EU Taxonomy’s influence reaches well beyond European shores, with several countries having developed their own taxonomy frameworks. China, the UK, South Africa, and Colombia lead this trend. Your business might feel the impact of these sustainability standards even if you operate outside the EU, especially when dealing with European partners.
A company’s total greenhouse gas emissions, both direct and indirect, are measured through carbon accounting. Forward-thinking organizations can’t ignore this process, as they just need strong greenhouse gas accounting. Find the basics of carbon accounting and its importance for your business in 2025. Identify emission sources, track progress, follow regulations, and line up with global sustainability goals.
As you seek to build profitable green investment portfolios, artificial intelligence in finance and investing offers powerful new capabilities. With 90% of finance teams planning to deploy at least one AI-enabled solution by 2026, the technology is rapidly becoming essential for sustainable investing. Explore how you can leverage these emerging technologies to create profitable, environmentally responsible investment strategies for 2025 and beyond.
Although companies see climate change as a significant risk to their business operations and costs, when navigating sustainability language, it often feels like trying to decode a secret message. This guide helps you cut through the jargon, explain key concepts, and equip you with the knowledge to confidently participate in sustainability conversations—whether you’re reading a corporate sustainability report or developing your company’s environmental strategy.
Did you know that companies with a working sustainability strategy get better financial returns and pay less for capital? More than 10,000 businesses around the world now create non-financial reports about their effects on society. They know sustainability helps both the planet and their growth.
GRI Reporting Standards provide a standardized framework that enables companies to consistently report their sustainability performance, making it easier for all stakeholders to understand and evaluate these impacts. The comprehensive guide explains in detail how these standards still play a significant role in molding a transparent and sustainable global business environment.
Stricter regulations and increasing demand for transparency are driving the growth of the ESG reporting software market to $1.5 billion. With ESG disclosure policies doubling and thousands of companies preparing reports under the CSRD, the need for efficient, automated tools is time-sensitive. As 87% of CEOs support integrating ESG metrics into corporate reporting, choosing the right software has become crucial for compliance and informed decision-making.
Can companies outside the threshold after the Omnibus Proposal committing to sustainability with voluntary reporting still stand out while staying competitive? Numerous organizations have been reporting voluntarily, using frameworks like EFRAG, which help them face the market pressures and demonstrate sustainability leadership.
