Environmental reporting
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US Congress members set out case against EU sustainability rules
Members of US Congress and State Officials call for action against the EU CSDDD and CSRD.
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An in-depth look at the leaked Draft Directive on corporate sustainability
Observations about the European Commission’s first “simplification omnibus package” to amend the CSRD and CSDDD.
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Leaked email warns new EU green reporting rules could cause reputational damage to EIB
New EU rules put greater responsibility on firms to generate and share sustainability reports.
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OPINION: What could the second Trump era mean for audit, risk and compliance teams?
Audit expert Richard Chambers takes a look at the key factors most likely to influence compliance risk.
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ESMA update: ESG terms in fund names
Firms need to check if they are in scope for the final rules if they are currently using sustainability related terms in their fund names.
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The fading fantasy of carbon neutrality: Carbon offsetting schemes
Companies should consider the broader implications of emissions and strive to account for the true impact of emitting greenhouse gasses.
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Podcast: Katten partners Edward Tran and Oliver Williams on ESG reporting and M&A
ESG has gone from being a nice-to-have to a necessity and has become an important strategic factor for corporates.
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Deloitte publishes survey results on ESG preparedness
Lack of data, data accuracy and dearth of specialist talent cited as key challenges in study of 300 US accounting, finance, legal and sustainability executives.
