Three examples of what can happen when companies underestimate ESG risks Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) criteria play an increasingly important role in the strategy of companies. In many cases, this is a response to the increased demand for ESG investments and the explosively growing market for sustainable products and services. So it's a matter of going with the … [Read more...]
CSRD makes strategic ESG unavoidable
By Teresa Brose, ESG-consultant. This article is also published in Dutch on duurzaam-ondernemen.nl A sound ESG strategy is necessary for companies that must report in accordance with the new EU Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD). This is the case your company meets two of the following three criteria: your organization employs more than 250 people, has a … [Read more...]
ESG – Why ethical business is also financially interesting
More and more investors are choosing to invest their money in companies that operate ethically. They mainly look at ESG ratings. In other words, how a company performs in terms of Environmental (environment and climate), Social (society) and Governance (governance) factors. ESG assets are expected to comprise approximately one third of all global assets by 2025, more than three … [Read more...]
Four CSR trends in 2021 (and in the future)
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) has long ceased to be a trend. It's serious business. As an organization, you really can't get away with it these days if you don't take into account your impact on the environment, the people you work with, and society as a whole. But how do you do that in concrete terms and where do you put the focus? Difficult questions, where the answer … [Read more...]
The puzzle to transform from ‘CSR’ towards ‘impact powered’ by impact investors.
Impact investment is rapidly growing. Why? What are the developments? And how does this business pushes towards the transition to a sustainable and inclusive society? In 6 articles we will highlight the developments, opportunities and risks of Purpose & Impact investment. This is the fifth article. As the ambition to move from a compliance CSR towards real societal impact … [Read more...]