Policy & Standards

B Corp unveils new certification standard – with minimum requirements across all topics

For the first time, the standard requires proof of continuous improvement.

Melodie Michel

10 April 2025

ESG Reporting

GRI seeks feedback on new financial services reporting standards

“It is more critical than ever to equip capital markets with relevant guidance that can support them in financing the transition to a sustainable global economy.”

Melodie Michel

07 March 2025

Policy & Standards

CDP, GRI and others urge UN countries to uphold double materiality requirements

"Now is the time to strengthen the foundations of a global sustainability reporting system that serves businesses, society and the environment."

Melodie Michel

11 February 2025

Data and Technology

GRI and TNFD publish interoperability guidance for nature disclosures

The two standard setters aim to prevent the need for double reporting on biodiversity impacts.

Melodie Michel

30 July 2024

Policy & Standards

GRI opens consultation on labour-related standards amid growing worker poverty

The number of workers living in poverty increased by almost 10 million last year.

Melodie Michel

11 June 2024

Policy & Standards

Investors call for global ISSB adoption by 2025

Over 40% of the world’s 4,000 largest listed firms still did not disclose their Scope 1 and 2 emissions in 2022.

Melodie Michel

27 May 2024

Policy & Standards

Supply chain due diligence obligation one step closer to becoming law

EU lawmakers aim to make high-risk sectors such as mining, agriculture and textiles more responsible.

Melodie Michel

15 December 2023

CSO Futures Weekly

CSO Futures Weekly

COP28 kicks off on a positive note, CSOs and regulators eye climate transparency improvements and more in this week's instalment.

Melodie Michel

30 November 2023

Policy & Standards

What CSOs should know about the new GRI climate standards

The new standards would require companies to report on the social impacts of their climate efforts, their use of carbon credits and removals, and the investments allocated to mitigation and adaptation.

Melodie Michel

29 November 2023

Policy & Standards

Companies can now make VCMI ‘carbon integrity’ claims for use of quality offsets

The new guidance comes at a crucial time, as the updated GRI Climate Disclosures could soon include new mandatory disclosures around the amount and quality of carbon credits used.

Melodie Michel

28 November 2023