The latest news & insights from EcoAct

We strive to keep our clients and partners up to speed on the latest climate news. Here you will find hot off the press releases, expert thought-pieces and the latest industry developments.
 
CSRD 16 Apr 2024

What is a Double Materiality Assessment and why is it key for CSRD Compliance?

Stefan Holzheuser and Farah Khalaf 7 Min Reading Time
As the compliance deadline for the EU’s Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) rapidly approaches, businesses across Europe are under increasing pressure to integrate a crucial component in their reporting: the Double Materiality Assessment (DMA). But what exactly does the required double materiality entail? And more importantly, how can companies prepare to weave it into their ...
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Life Cycle Assessment 2 Apr 2024

Life Cycle Assessment: Your guide to best practice LCA

Niki Inglis 6 Min Reading Time
Every decision you make about your products can be an opportunity to reduce your climate impact. EcoAct Managing Consultant, Niki Inglis, shares best practice LCA approaches to get the most value out of product Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) and demonstrates how it can help accelerate you on your path to net-zero. Many of our clients ...
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Supplier engagement 20 Mar 2024

Unlocking net-zero: Why supplier engagement is key for driving sustainable transformation

Phyll McNeile and Robyn Thompson 5 Min Reading Time
As companies worldwide commit to ambitious net-zero targets, the role of supplier engagement in driving sustainability efforts has never been more important. At EcoAct, we understand the challenges businesses face in navigating this complex landscape. EcoAct experts, Phyll McNeile and Robyn Thompson, from our supplier engagement team, share their insights and expertise on why supplier ...
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SECR 18 Mar 2024

What to watch out for with the SEC ruling

Elie Bou-Gharios 9 Min Reading Time
On March 6, 2024, the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) officially approved a much anticipated rule requiring select public companies to disclose their greenhouse gas emissions and climate risks. This decision comes after a lengthy review process marked by significant public engagement, with over 24,000 comments – the highest number ever received for an ...
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CDP 7 Mar 2024

CDP 2024: Proactive steps to improve your CDP score

Caoimhe Costigan 11 Min Reading Time
This year, CDP plans to roll out a new integrated format for the full corporate questionnaire, combining all three existing questionnaires across climate, forests, and water security into one integrated questionnaire. With this new format in mind,  it’s best to begin preparing early, taking into consideration any gaps identified and lessons learnt from the previous ...
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CSRD 6 Mar 2024

Implementing CSRD for sustainable transformation

Anne Philipona-Hintzy 6 Min Reading Time
As the urgency for environmental action increases, the private sector faces growing demands for action, transparency, and accountability. With the European Union leading the charge, the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) has emerged as a key lever for sustainable transformation towards net-zero. Director of Sustainable Transformation, Anne Philipona-Hintzy explores the intricacies of CSRD, its background, ...
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Sustainability Reporting 5 Mar 2024

The brave new world of mandatory climate disclosure – Ensuring movement beyond box-ticking in North America

Anna Twomlow 7 Min Reading Time
Mandatory climate disclosure is imminent across North America. US-listed companies anticipate the finalization of the Climate Disclosure regulations by the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) as the top regulator on Wall Street is set to vote regarding rule adoption on March 6.  Meanwhile, entities doing business in California are now wondering what lies ahead ...
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Sustainability Reporting 26 Feb 2024

An introduction to ISSB’s new International Sustainability Disclosure Standards (IFRS SDS) 

Frankie Bright 6 Min Reading Time
In response to the growing complexity of existing sustainability frameworks, the IFRS launched IFRS S1 and IFRS S2, effective from January 2024. EcoAct’s Frankie Bright provides an overview of these new standards, how they were developed, their key requirements and how they might shape the reporting landscape in the UK.  Capital markets have spoken, and ...
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Carbon Offsetting 20 Feb 2024

The Asha Reforestation Project: Revitalising degraded soils, empowering communities and increasing biodiversity in West Bengal, India 

Gécica Yogo, Léo Barruol and Aurélie Soulier 4 Min Reading Time
West Bengal is India’s fourth most populous state, with a population of around 91 million. In the northern districts of West Bengal, 85% of household revenues come from agriculture and physical labour. However, unsustainable rice cultivation practices have resulted in much of the private land in the region becoming unsuitable for agricultural practices. The region ...
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