Last year marked a significant milestone in the European Union’s journey towards sustainability and transparency, with the Commission adopting the European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS). This initiative, integral to the European Green Deal, was established to enhance the reliability and comparability of sustainability information reported by large and listed companies.…

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) marked a triumphant conclusion to its participation in the 54th session of the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, which took place from January 15-19, 2024. This prestigious event, a convergence of global leaders and decision-makers, served as a platform for the UAE to reinforce…

On the first day of the World Economic Forum (WEF), a significant historical moment unfolded in Davos GR, Switzerland, as it hosted a high-profile meeting. President Viola Amherd represented Switzerland, engaging in pivotal talks with EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen in the evening. This meeting signified not just…

On January 16, 2024, Generation Impact Global attended a private breakfast in Davos, hosted by Bain & Company, focusing on the theme “AI Disruption, a Catalyst for Change.” This event, marked by the presence of AI’s transformative influence across industries, included notable speakers: Dr. Noubar Afeyan, Co-founder and Chairman of…

The 2024 event ‘Accelerating the Transition to Sustainable Infrastructure,’ organized by the Financial Times in partnership with Siemens, convened industry leaders to deliberate on key aspects of sustainable infrastructure. The discussions focused on enhancing electrification, improving efficiency, and formulating strategies to achieve net zero emissions. The event also tackled the…

The World Economic Forum’s 54th annual meeting, scheduled for January 15-19, 2024, in Davos, Switzerland, promises to be a significant event with a diverse group of delegates from global business, government, civil society, media, and academia. The meeting will focus on addressing the world’s most pressing issues and setting priorities…

At the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos 2024, the World Innovation Economics (WIE) event will be a notable feature. Scheduled for 3 days January 16,17 and 18 2024, WIE aims to bring together some of the world’s most influential speakers, thought leaders, entrepreneurs, startups, investors, academics, and students. This…

December 22, 2023 EFRAG (The European Financial Reporting Advisory Group) has issued its draft EFRAG IG 1 Materiality Assessment Implementation Guidance for stakeholders feedback by 02 February 2024. The document provides guidance for companies on implementing materiality assessment under the European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS). It outlines the double materiality…

December 22, 2023 EFRAG (The European Financial Reporting Advisory Group) has issued its draft EFRAG IG2: “Value Chain Implementation Guidance” for stakeholders feedback by 02 February 2024. The document provides detailed implementation guidance on value chain (VC) for companies under the European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS). It outlines the importance…

GRI and IDCJ join forces The European Supervisory Authorities (EBA, EIOPA, and ESMA – ESAs) have published their Final Report, proposing amendments to the draft Regulatory Technical Standards (RTS) related to the Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR). These amendments aim to enhance the framework for reporting on the environmental and…