In 2024, most companies based in the European Union, and abroad but with the UE as their main trade partner will have to submit a CSR report under the new Corporate Social Responsibility Directive (CSRD). But what is it and does it entail?
Category: Glossary
[CSR ABC] Who on Earth is EcoVadis?
EcoVadis is one of the greatest CSR and ESG rating companies.
[CSR ABC] What on Earth is CDP?
CDP is a not-for-profit organisation that scores their cities and companies members based on their environmental actions.
[CSR ABC] What on Earth are science-based targets?
Science-based targets and the Science Based Targets Initiative are widely used international standards in carbon evaluation.
How to develop a sustainability/CSR strategy?
Having a sustainability/CSR strategy is essential to create a coherent CSR policy and to share your genuine engagement. Steps include materiality assessment, ideation, monitoring development and communication & implementation.
[CSR ABC] What on Earth are ESG?
In a nutshell, ESG refers to environmental, societal, and governance metrics to evaluate CSR policies.
[CSR ABC] What on Earth does GRI mean?
If you work in CSR, you must know what GRI stands for. If not, here is your last chance to catch up!
[CSR ABC] What on Earth are scope 1, 2, 3 emissions?
If you work in CSR, you must have come across the terms 1, 2, 3 emissions. They are categories of CO2 emissions from the GHG Protocol to establish a carbon assessment.
[CSR ABC] What on Earth is the Swiss regulation on CSR?
Switzerland hosts many multinationals. Their CSR regulations are key to achieve sustainable businesses. The Federal State mainly works in partnerships with companies and encourages the adoption of CSR policies.
[CSR ABC] Why on Earth should I use ISO 26000?
Many standards exist in the world of CSR, but one comes on top of all of them, ISO 26000. However, it is just a mere framework rather than a certification. So why should you use it anyway for your Corporate Social Responsibility?