Unlocking Business Value through Sustainability and CSRD Readiness
The sustainability landscape is shifting rapidly, and businesses that proactively prepare for Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) compliance are set to gain a competitive edge. We believe that sustainability is more than a regulatory requirement—it is a strategic driver of value, resilience and long-term success. Sustainability experts GIST Impact, Benchmark Gensuite, and Bemari recently hosted […]
EHS Compliance 2025 Regulatory Roundup
The start of 2025 saw a continued expansion of regulations around per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) across the United States, with new laws in New Hampshire and a proposal in Oregon addressing PFAS contamination and cleanup. Meanwhile, South Korea updated its occupational safety regulations to address the growing risks of working in extreme temperatures due […]
Benchmark Gensuite and GIST Impact Partnership: Building Sustainability Intelligence
We have been serving our subscriber community for two decades now, offering sustainability management tools as part of our enterprise EHS suite to help them address sustainability management and reporting requirements. In the last few years, we have intensified our sustainability focus as these issues have become more urgent, and our Subscribers have been seeking […]
Climate Risk & Financial Reporting: Is Carbon Accounting Data Really Non-Financial Data?
This blog post provides 5 tips to effectively integrate climate-related risks and disclosures into financial reporting. Key focus areas include materiality assessment, transparent assumptions, value chain analysis, aligning financial and sustainability data, and leveraging diverse data sources. Implementing these practices can help companies meet evolving regulatory requirements and optimize long-term business value. With the significant […]
Mastering the Complexities of Modern EHS Reporting with Innovation
Do you feel that regulatory reporting demands are spiraling out of control? You’re not alone, and it’s not without good reason. In tandem with growing reporting requirements, the risk landscape is changing. The 2024 Global Directors’ and Officers’ Survey from Willis Tower Watson reveals that health and safety risks have soared to the top of […]
Leveraging AI for Sustainability Management & ESG Reporting Compliance
As regulatory bodies and stakeholders increasingly demand transparency and accountability, organizations face the challenge of navigating complex Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) disclosure requirements. Once optional, these considerations are now imperative for companies striving for sustainability and societal impact. However, with the advent of Artificial Intelligence (AI), this challenge is transforming into an opportunity for […]
The Brussels Effect: How CSRD and European Union ESG Regulations Affect U.S. Global Companies
(This blog post was originally published on April 6, 2023 and has been updated.) Based in the United States and think European Union Sustainability and ESG regulations do not apply? Think again. Whether by incentive, obligation, or an influence like the ‘Brussels Effect’, the adoption of EU regulations including CSRD by US and non-EU companies […]
Simplifying the Adoption of ESRS Measures as Your CSRD Commitments Approach
(This blog post was originally published on October 9, 2023 and has been updated.) Created by the European Union, the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) is a pivotal shift in corporate ESG reporting. Connected to the European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS) , it establishes unprecedented, rigorous standards—requiring better data collection, greater transparency, and real accountability […]
Navigating CSRD Reporting Requirements for UK Businesses
British companies cannot ignore reporting requirements of the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD), even if they meet the UK Companies Act non-financial disclosure criteria. From 2025, UK-based companies operating in Europe that meet specific criteria, such as having listed securities on a regulated European market or generating annual revenues over €150M within the European Union […]
ESG Reporting in India: A Journey of Challenges and Learnings
With the recent developments in Business Responsibility and Sustainability Reporting (BRSR) in India, corporates across the region are building strong ESG programs and learning from their peers along the way. Many organizations have been reaping the benefits of a strategic focus on sustainability and ESG, as they see their businesses reducing costs and increasing revenue […]