Analyses and focus studies by our ESG & Carbon experts

The VSME standard offers micro, small and medium-sized companies a simplified framework for structuring their sustainability reporting and meeting the expectations of their stakeholders. Find out what this lighter version of the CSRD contains, and how to use it to compile and publish your sustainability report.

Faced with new regulations and growing climate risks, it's becoming essential to integrate your supply chain into an ESG approach. But how can you encourage your suppliers to adopt sustainable practices without compromising your competitiveness? This article explores strategies and tools for an effective and resilient transition.

With the CSRD, every company must identify and assess its Impacts, Risks and Opportunities (IRO) in order to structure its ESG reporting. But how do you go about it? From double materiality analysis to publication obligations, this article guides you step by step through this new regulatory requirement.

The CSRD directive marks a revolution in sustainability reporting, considerably broadening the requirements for companies. Between double materiality, transition plans and digital taxonomy, this first exercise raises as many questions as it brings new opportunities. How can we prepare effectively? What key points should be monitored to ensure a successful audit? Through the analysis of audit experts and the results of a company survey, discover the issues, challenges and best practices for tackling this new era of ESG reporting.

The TNFD (Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures) provides a framework for companies to assess, manage and disclose their impacts and dependencies on nature. Inspired by the TCFD, it aims to integrate biodiversity issues into financial strategies. Its recommendations are based on scientific principles and the LEAP approach.

The UN's Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), structured around 17 objectives, aim to eradicate poverty, protect the planet and promote prosperity. Based on the economic, social and environmental pillars, these goals address major challenges such as climate change and the lack of financing for transition, while offering opportunities through international cooperation and innovation.

Greenwashing has given way to a new practice: greenhushing. Companies are becoming increasingly discreet about their environmental actions. Why this silence? Do they hope to escape criticism by remaining silent? What are the consequences for the planet and for themselves?

Taxonomy, CSDDD, SFDR, European Climate Law... If you're confused by all the European legislation on ESG, this article aims to help you understand the purpose of each of these texts and how they relate to the CSRD.

Climate strategy has become a crucial issue for companies, driven by regulations, stakeholders and climate risks. It has become essential to anticipate this transition in order to transform into an opportunity what is still perceived as a constraint by many economic players. Combining climate strategy and business strategy is vital to their long-term survival, and can be a source of numerous benefits such as resilience, new opportunities and competitive advantage.

Non-financial reporting is a key concern for companies, particularly with the growing importance of CSRD. Perceived as time-consuming, they nevertheless represent an opportunity. Done properly, they can become the foundation of an effective climate strategy, marking the beginning of proactive management of ESG issues.

How have CFOs become a central element in companies' environmental transition policies? The growing importance of extra-financial reporting has profoundly changed the role of finance departments, placing them at the forefront of ESG issues within companies. This change, which has taken place over the years, is now gathering pace with the implementation of the CSRD, which is much more comprehensive and demanding than its predecessors.

The issuance of green bonds by governments and companies is booming. This tool for sustainable finance represents major opportunities for issuers and investors alike. This growth has been accompanied by the first regulations, notably in the European Union, to better define what can be considered "green".

For many companies, indirect emissions linked to purchasing account for the majority of their GHG footprint. With Scope 3 regulatory requirements becoming increasingly stringent, it is becoming urgent to establish and manage more responsible and effective purchasing strategies. What are the main steps involved?

A good CSR strategy is one that's well managed. Wondering how? It's all explained here!

We decipher for you what lies behind this essential report for communicating your CSR strategy.

Sustainable development: everyone talks about it, but do you really know what's behind the term? We explain!

Would you like to communicate about your carbon footprint? Here's a guide to help you.