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Read more: European Commission Proposes Unified Format for National Nature Restoration PlansEuropean 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…
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Read more: Why biodiversity is everyone’s business: From ecosystems to economics
Why biodiversity is everyone’s business: From ecosystems to economics
Biodiversity is the rich variety of life on Earth—isn’t just an environmental concern. It’s an economic, social, and planetary imperative. According to the World Economic Forum, more than half of the world’s GDP roughly $44 trillion is moderately or highly dependent on nature and its services. As we face accelerating…
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Read more: Generation Impact Global Partners in ADALTIM: A European Commission-backed Initiative to Build the Future of Impact RatingGeneration Impact Global Partners in ADALTIM: A European Commission-backed Initiative to Build the Future of Impact Rating
Generation Impact Global is pleased to announce its participation as one of the 17 partners in ADALTIM (Algorithms and Impact Data Lake for Transformative Impact Management), a project selected by the European Commission to develop a new generation of Impact Rating services for the financial and corporate sectors in Europe. …
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Read more: Capital markets get a sustainability upgrade with new GRI draft standard
Capital markets get a sustainability upgrade with new GRI draft standard
Capital markets drive the flow of capital across the globe. But with that power comes responsibility—and scrutiny. To help bring transparency and accountability to this high-impact sector, the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) has released a draft Sector Standard for Capital Markets. This is a tailored framework that zeroes in on…
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Read more: GRI completes financial sector trio with new draft standard for banking
GRI completes financial sector trio with new draft standard for banking
In 2024, the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) launched a set of three sector-specific draft standards to improve sustainability reporting across the financial services industry. These drafts—covering insurance, capital markets, and banking—address a long-standing gap: the lack of tailored guidance for financial institutions on how to disclose their indirect but far-reaching…
