Changes are Coming and GRI Reporting Companies Need to Pay Attention
Founded in 1997 in response to the Exxon Valdez oil spill (then the biggest oil spill the United States had ever seen), the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) aimed to create a standard for environmental accounting and reporting, and to measure...
Even Without the SEC, Scope 3 Emissions Measurement, Management, and Disclosure Remains Paramount for Companies
The ESG disclosure landscape here in the US is proving as dynamic as ever, particularly on the regulatory front. Most recently, as numerous outlets have reported in the last few days, the rumors that the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission...
Benchmark Gensuite®’s Public Comment to European Financial Reporting Advisory Group’s Request for Public Consultation on the First Draft Set of European Sustainability Reporting Standards
August 8, 2022 ATTN: Secretary Vanessa Countryman U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission 100 F Street NE Washington, D.C. 20549-1090 ATTN: Mairead McGuinnessCommissioner for Financial Services,Financial Stability and Capital Markets UnionEuropean Commission CC: Sven GentnerHead of Unit DG FISMA, Corporate reporting,Audit...
Where ESG Standards and Regulations Are Now—And Where They’re Going
The current economic state and recent regulatory priorities mean fully engaging with a rapidly evolving ESG landscape has become a necessary, if challenging, charge for all corporations. The SEC’s recently proposed rule on Scope 3 emissions reporting has only reaffirmed...
Benchmark Gensuite®’s Public Comment on the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s Proposed Corporate Climate Risk Disclosure Rule
June 15, 2022 ATTN: Secretary Vanessa Countryman U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission 100 F Street NE Washington, D.C. 20549-1090 Re: Public Comment on Enhancement and Standardization of Climate-Related Disclosures for Investors Proposed Rule—Release Nos. 33-11042; 34-94478; File No. S7-10-22 Dear...
4 Ways to Optimize Supply Chain Sustainability and Appeal to Global Investor Circles
Can supply chains affect your organization’s Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) goals? About 80% of global trade moves through supply chains, making supply chain sustainability indispensable to your organization’s ESG reporting commitments. With sustainability metrics driving impact investments across the...
Reflections on the 2022 Benchmark Gensuite® Impact Conference
Upon returning home from Benchmark’s annual customer conference—Impact 2022—I couldn’t help but take issue with something I read in that week’s edition of The Economist, a favorite magazine of mine. In a piece entitled “The woolliest words in business,” the...
5 Steps to Effectively Manage Sustainability Risks in Business
Business Sustainability Risk Management Organizations worldwide are under pressure to comply with global and regional environmental regulations. From opting for renewable energy resources to using sustainable materials in production, businesses actively seek ways to align their profit goals with environmental...
Simplifying Emissions Reporting: How to Ensure You’re Prepared for the SEC’s Scope 3 Mandate
In recent years, companies around the world have felt increasing pressure to disclose Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) data to satisfy investors and various internal and external stakeholders. Today, the trend toward mandatory reporting is accelerating—most recently reflected in the...
Rapid Reaction: The U.S. SEC’s Proposal for Mandatory Corporate Climate Risk Disclosure Rules
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) proposal for mandatory corporate climate risk disclosure rules, announced this week, should create a tectonic shift in the Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) information ecosystem. For years, companies, investors, and policymakers have decried...
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