Corporate Assessment & Reporting

The Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) has announced the launch of its new GRI-ESRS Linkage Service to help companies align their sustainability reporting with the European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS).

GRI unveils solution to help companies comply with CSRD reporting standards

The Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) has announced the launch of its new GRI-ESRS Linkage Service to help companies align their sustainability reporting with the European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS).
Key pitfalls firms should avoid when implementing CSRD

Key pitfalls firms should avoid when implementing CSRD

The Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) was introduced in Europe at the beginning of the year. It replaced the Non-Financial Reporting Directive (NFRD) and bolstered the scope of reporting, with the aim of enhancing transparency and comparability of ESG data across the EU so stakeholders can easily evaluate the sustainability performance of companies.
Dual reporting: Mastering electricity emissions with LB and MB methods

Dual reporting: Mastering electricity emissions with LB and MB methods

Navigating the complexities of new regulations while aligning your company's electricity emissions reporting with the Greenhouse Gas Protocol can be a challenging task. However, a streamlined solution known as dual reporting simplifies this process. By adopting both location-based (LB) and market-based (MB) methods, companies not only comply with the GHG Protocol Standard but also enhance their sustainability profiles.
PIMFA advocates for delay in SDR rules due to implementation challenges

PIMFA Advocates SDR Rules Delay

The trade association for wealth management, investment services, and financial advice, PIMFA, has urged the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) to postpone the introduction of Sustainability Disclosure Requirements (SDR) for portfolio management by a year. 
Ten steps to master carbon accounting and boost sustainability

Ten steps to master carbon accounting and boost sustainability

Businesses across Europe and beyond are increasingly recognizing the importance of carbon accounting as a crucial element in their sustainability efforts. ESGFinTech company Position...
FCA finalises sustainability disclosure rules to tackle greenwashing

FCA finalises sustainability disclosure rules to tackle greenwashing

The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has published a policy statement confirming the final rules under the Sustainability Disclosure Requirements (SDR) and investment labels regime.
Navigating corporate reporting: How CSRD is changing the game

Majority of companies not subject to CSRD still plan to align with its requirements

The majority (81%) of companies not subject to the European Union’s Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) intend to partially or fully align their sustainability...
Pav Gill unveils confide: A new dawn for corporate governance

Pav Gill unveils confide: A new dawn for corporate governance

In a world where corporate missteps can rapidly escalate into major scandals, the launch of Confide marks a significant milestone. This newly unveiled platform is set to transform the corporate landscape by providing a secure and confidential channel for employees and stakeholders to report unethical behaviour and governance lapses.
Position Green's essential guide to double materiality assessment

Position Green’s essential guide to double materiality assessment

In the ever-evolving realm of corporate sustainability, European entities are presently grappling with the intricacies of the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) and European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS).
Mastering CSRD emissions reporting: Strategies for transparency and sustainability

Mastering CSRD emissions reporting: Strategies for transparency and sustainability

Understanding the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) is crucial for companies as it heralds a new age of accountability in environmental and sustainability reporting. Position...

News Stories

Strong week in the FinTech sector with $1.7bn raised

FinTech Global this week reported on 21 recorded deals in the FinTech sector, with a strong showing in the reinsurance space bringing the total value recorded over $1bn.

EU regulator suggests revamp in sustainable investment rules

The ESMA has recently recommended a significant overhaul of the Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR) within the EU.
MNT-Halan, Egypt’s largest non-bank financial institution and FinTech, has acquired Tam Finans, a prominent commercial finance company in Turkey.

MNT-Halan expands into Turkey with acquisition of Tam Finans

MNT-Halan, Egypt’s largest non-bank financial institution and FinTech, has acquired Tam Finans, a prominent commercial finance company in Turkey.

EU banks and insurers lag in green compliance, PwC study finds

A recent PwC study has uncovered a striking deficiency in the alignment of financial institutions’ activities with the EU's taxonomy for sustainable activities. According...
India

India’s new climate finance taxonomy to propel green transition

India is poised to implement a climate finance taxonomy, as announced by the Minister of Finance, Nirmala Sitharaman, during the annual budget.

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