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Read more: EU targets fashion waste with crackdown on destruction of unsold goodsEU targets fashion waste with crackdown on destruction of unsold goods
Brussels proposes strict conditions for destroying unsold apparel under new sustainability rules In a significant move to reduce textile waste and promote circularity in the fashion industry, the European Commission has published a draft delegated regulation that will restrict when companies can destroy unsold clothing and footwear. The proposal, stemming…
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Read more: Switzerland moves to strengthen climate disclosure rules amid EU alignment and investor demand
Switzerland moves to strengthen climate disclosure rules amid EU alignment and investor demand
Swiss Federal Council pushes forward with revised climate reporting ordinance; finance sector transition plans under scrutiny In a decisive move to elevate climate transparency and bring Swiss corporate reporting in line with international expectations, the Swiss Federal Council (Bundesrat) is advancing plans to revise the Ordinance on Climate-Related Reporting just…
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Read more: UK unveils draft sustainability reporting standards (SRS): a new era for corporate transparency begins
UK unveils draft sustainability reporting standards (SRS): a new era for corporate transparency begins
Big changes are coming for UK companies when it comes to how they report on sustainability and climate-related risks. The UK government has officially released the exposure drafts of its first-ever UK Sustainability Reporting Standards (UK SRS) — setting the stage for a future where ESG reporting will be more…
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Read more: Making sense of machine-readable reporting: Why it matters more than everMaking sense of machine-readable reporting: Why it matters more than ever
Abstract As financial markets become faster, smarter, and more interconnected, the way we share corporate data needs to evolve too. Enter machine-readable reporting a method of structuring data so that computers can instantly read, process, and analyze it without human help. This article explores what that actually means, why regulators…
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Read more: European Commission Proposes Unified Format for National Nature Restoration Plans
European Commission Proposes Unified Format for National Nature Restoration Plans
In January 2025, the European Commission released a draft implementing regulation outlining the uniform format to be used by Member States when submitting National Restoration Plans (NRPs) under Regulation (EU) 2024/1991 on nature restoration. The proposal, developed with the support of the European Environment Agency, provides a standardized structure for…
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Read more: Wiring the world for sustainability: how the ISSB is rewriting corporate disclosure
Wiring the world for sustainability: how the ISSB is rewriting corporate disclosure
In a world increasingly shaped by climate risk, social unrest, and shifting expectations from capital markets, a quiet revolution is underway. It’s not being led by activists or think tanks, but by accountants, policymakers, and global regulators. The unlikely epicenter? The International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB), an initiative launched by…
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Read more: Generation Impact Global joins Fintech District, expanding its reach in Europe’s innovation-driven financial ecosystem
Generation Impact Global joins Fintech District, expanding its reach in Europe’s innovation-driven financial ecosystem
Milan 10th of June 2025- Generation Impact Global, a RegTech company building accessible software for sustainability and compliance, has officially joined Fintech District, Italy’s leading fintech community and international innovation hub. With this partnership, Generation Impact Global becomes part of a vibrant ecosystem that brings together startups, financial institutions, investors,…
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Read more: Brussels eyes overhaul of fisheries policy as signs of strain emerge across Europe’s waters
Brussels eyes overhaul of fisheries policy as signs of strain emerge across Europe’s waters
A system once hailed as a sustainability success story is starting to show cracks — and the Commission is preparing its next move. For over a decade, Europe’s fisheries policy has been praised — if sometimes cautiously — as a rare environmental turnaround. Since the 2013 reform of the Common…
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Read more: A real-time glimpse into the future of reporting: our take from Frankfurt
A real-time glimpse into the future of reporting: our take from Frankfurt
Frankfurt, 3 June 2025 — For three days, under the skyline of Europe’s financial capital, industry leaders, regulatory bodies, and data pioneers came together for Digital Reporting in Europe 2025, hosted by the European Central Bank. But this wasn’t just another annual summit—it felt like a turning point. The conference…
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Read more: Driving transparency and sustainability in Sri Lanka’s textile sector: a new chapter for ethical business
Driving transparency and sustainability in Sri Lanka’s textile sector: a new chapter for ethical business
Driving transparency and sustainability in Sri Lanka’s textile sector: a new chapter for ethical business Sri Lanka’s apparel and textile industry—long celebrated for its ethical manufacturing practices—is once again stepping into the spotlight, this time with a transformative push toward greater transparency, inclusivity, and sustainability. At the heart of this…
