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  • Key Performance Indicators

    Key Performance Indicators Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) are measurable metrics utilized by businesses to measure and monitor progress toward specific objectives. These indicators serve as yardsticks for success, illuminating areas of achievement and highlighting areas requiring attention and improvement. Selecting pertinent KPIs is crucial for businesses as it enables them to concentrate on the metrics…

  • Investor expectations

    Investor expectations Investor expectations refer to the financial, strategic, and ethical standards that investors anticipate from the companies they invest in. These expectations include consistent financial returns, effective risk management, strong corporate governance, and transparency in operations. Increasingly, investors also prioritize ESG factors, expecting companies to demonstrate sustainability practices and social responsibility. Meeting these expectations…

  • Integrated reporting

    Integrated reporting Integrated reporting is a method of corporate reporting that provides a holistic view of a company’s performance, strategy, governance, and prospects, accounting for its environmental, social, and governance (ESG) impacts. Integrated reports include information on business models, risks, opportunities, and performance indicators across various dimensions. That kind of reporting would also allow for…

  • European Green Deal

    European Green Deal The European Green Deal, approved in 2020, is a set of policy initiatives by the European Commission with the overarching aim of making the European Union (EU) climate-neutral in 2050. The plan is to review each existing law on its climate merits, and also introduce new legislation on the circular economy (CE), building renovation, biodiversity, farming and innovation. The overarching aim of…

  • European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS)

    European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS) ESRS stands for the European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS) to be used by all companies subject to the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD). The standards cover the full range of environmental, social, and governance issues, including climate change, biodiversity and human rights. They provide information for investors to understand the…

  • Exclusion

    Exclusion Exclusion refers to the action of prohibiting a company’s securities from being included in a portfolio due to unethical, harmful, or illegal business activities. ESG criteria are utilized to assess a company’s compliance with desired standards, and if found lacking, it may be excluded from investment consideration, thus restricting its access to capital. The…

  • UN Global Compact

    UN Global Compact The UN Global Compact is the world’s largest corporate sustainability initiative, launched by the United Nations to encourage businesses worldwide to adopt sustainable and socially responsible policies. It is a framework for companies to align their operations with ten universally accepted principles in the areas of human rights, labor, environment, and anti-corruption. …

  • Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD)

    The TCFD’s recommendations are designed to enhance transparency, enabling investors, regulators, and stakeholders to make informed decisions about climate-related risks and opportunities, ultimately supporting a more sustainable financial system.

  • Sustainability Report

    Sustainability Report A sustainability report is a formal document published by a company or organization that outlines its ESG performance. It provides transparency about the organization’s impact on critical areas such as resource use, emissions, waste management, labor practices, community engagement, and corporate governance. The report typically includes both qualitative and quantitative data, detailing efforts…

  • SIX Swiss Exchange

    SIX Swiss Exchange Switzerland’s principal stock exchange, based in Zurich, where shares, bonds, and other securities are traded. It plays a key role in the Swiss financial market by providing a platform for companies to raise capital and for investors to buy and sell securities. The exchange is known for its stringent regulatory standards and…