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  • Non-Financial Reporting Directive

    Non-Financial Reporting Directive The Non-Financial Reporting Directive (NFRD) is an EU regulatory framework compelling over 11,000 companies to monitor and disclose their ESG performance. It applies to large entities with over 500 employees operating within the EU. Covered entities are required to include non-financial information in their annual reports, detailing their policies, risks, and outcomes…

  • Negative screening

    Negative screening Negative screening is an investment strategy used by investors to exclude certain sectors, companies, or stocks from their investment portfolios based on specific criteria deemed undesirable. This strategy involves identifying and excluding investments of companies, whose operations are seen as “unsustainable” from an ESG standpoint. Overall, negative screens help to embody the “do…

  • Materiality

    Materiality Materiality, a cornerstone of accounting and auditing, is based on the idea that if information is material, its omission or misstatement could impact users’ decisions. Essentially, materiality involves gauging the importance of information in financial statements — information that carries a substantial likelihood of influencing the investment decisions of reasonable investors. This assessment of…

  • 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…

  • Global Reporting Initiative

    Global Reporting Initiative The Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) is an international, independent organization that provides a standardized framework for companies and organizations to report on their environmental, social, and governance (ESG) impacts. The GRI Standards help organizations disclose information on issues such as resource use, emissions, labor practices, human rights, and corporate governance. By using…

  • ESG Integration

    ESG Integration ESG integration is defined by the UN Principles for Responsible Investment as: “The explicit and systematic inclusion of environmental, social and governance issues in investment analysis and investment decisions”. A key component of the ESG integration process is lowering risk and/or generating returns. Many investors utilize ESG factors to identify and mitigate risks…

  • ESG Funds

    ESG Funds ESG funds are investment portfolios consisting of equities and/or bonds where environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors are integrated into the investment process. They aim to achieve financial returns while considering societal and environmental impacts. ESG funds employ various investment strategies, focusing on companies with strong ESG practices and excluding controversial industries. Investors…

  • Enhanced engagement

    Enhanced engagement Enhanced engagement refers to a proactive approach employed by stakeholders, such as investors or advocacy groups, to address instances where companies fall short of global norms or standards. This strategy is typically utilized when there is evidence of a company’s conduct not aligning with principles outlined in international frameworks like the UN Global…

  • Corporate Sustainability Reporting

    Corporate Sustainability Reporting Corporate Sustainability Reporting is a form of non-financial reporting that enables companies to communicate their progress towards sustainability goals across ESG parameters. It involves disclosing both positive and negative impacts of their actions, as well as risks and opportunities related to sustainability. The primary objective is to drive concrete actions and set…