The first half of 2021 has been a real gamechanger in the sustainability reporting landscape, to put it mildly. To keep up with the new milestones, such as updated frameworks and new regulations, our sustainability blog has been updated day and night to ensure that our subscribers are always up to date with the latest.
So, what topics have generated the most attention from our readers? In this blog, we have gathered the most read articles so far in 2021.
1. What is SFDR, EU’s sustainable finance disclosure regulation? – read it here
The SFDR is the first regulation set by the EU that aims to reorientate capital flow towards sustainable finance, so no wonder this is one of our most-read articles this year! The SFDR was adopted by the European Commission already in the spring of 2019, but became mandatory earlier this year. In this blog, we cover what it is, all the key dates to put in the calendar and how your organization is affected.
2. Understanding greenhouse gases and how to minimize emissions – read it here
Today, understanding one’s organization’s greenhouse gas emissions is not an option but a must for organizations to be compatible and relevant. However, understanding the different Greenhouse gases and their own unique features is not always a walk in the park – especially when it comes to setting the right GHG emissions targets for your own organization. In this blog, we go back to the basics, so you will be all set to start tracking your emissions.
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3. A summary: navigating the landscape of sustainability reporting 2021 – read it here
Sustainability reporting is growing faster than ever. Consumers demand transparency like never before, and important reporting regulations, such as the EU taxonomy, have been put in place. In response to the rapid growth of sustainability reporting, we wanted to investigate the current landscape of sustainability reporting – and that’s how our report Navigating the Landscape of Sustainability Reporting came to be. With over 100 respondents from the world's every corner, the report dived deep into what are the main challenges and trends of this year's sustainability reporting process. Get a summary of the report's main takeaways here, or – why not download the entire report for free here?
4. 6 top trends in sustainability reporting 2021 – read it here
2021 has already shown to be the year of sustainability reporting. Reaching the fifth-year benchmark of the Paris Agreement while tackling a global pandemic, the importance of a company’s sustainability achievements has never been more crucial. For example, a recent trend shows that more investors are taking meaningful action to integrate sustainability issues into their investment criteria, and thus demand more accurate sustainability and ESG data.
Read this blog to stay up-to-date with the most important trends in Sustainability Reporting right now.
5. 5 financial regulations that will affect your sustainability reporting – read it here
Not so long ago, businesses decided how and what environmental, social, and governance (ESG) disclosure to report on. However, as the value of sustainability reporting has gained more attention, more frameworks and regulations are being introduced to help businesses reach their goals and thus speed up the transition to a sustainable future.
Today, there are five current influential regulations that will most likely affect your report in the future – if they don't already are. We have gathered them all, combined with their key takeaways here.
Are there any other topics considering sustainability reporting or sustainability in general that interest you more? With 28 articles down the line this year, the chances are high that we have covered them too! Have a look at all articles here, or subscribe to make sure to be the first one with the latest in the sustainability landscape.
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- Worldfavor Sustainability Blog: Most Read Articles of 2020
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- EU Taxonomy: 6 Reasons Why it's Key for Europe’s Sustainable Future
