Why the Voluntary Sustainability Reporting Standard for SMEs (VSME) Matters More Than Ever
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are the backbone of economies worldwide. In the EU alone, SMEs make up over 99% of all businesses, employing around 100 million people. Despite their massive collective impact, most sustainability frameworks and reporting requirements have traditionally focused on large corporations. But times are changing, and so are expectations. Enter the […]
Common pitfalls in sustainability efforts
Common pitfalls in sustainability efforts Sustainability has become a top priority for businesses across industries, but good intentions don’t always lead to meaningful impact. While many companies are eager to showcase their commitment to safeguarding the environment and society, mis-steps in strategy, communication or implementation can do more harm than good. In this post, we’ll […]
Decarbonisation in Cooling and Refrigeration: A Hidden Risk in Explosive Atmospheres
As the world moves full steam ahead toward net-zero targets, there’s been a serious push to clean up how we cool and refrigerate things. Between natural refrigerants, clever heat pumps, and energy-efficient kit, the way we manage temperature-sensitive spaces is being transformed. But here’s the thing amid all this innovation, there’s a quiet but serious […]
EU’s Energy Efficiency Law Every Member Must Enact by October 2025
A Greener Future: Understanding EU Directive 2023/1791 on Energy Efficiency On 13 September 2023, the European Parliament and the Council of the European Union took a significant step toward a more sustainable future by adopting Directive (EU) 2023/1791. This landmark directive focuses on enhancing energy efficiency across the European Union and is part of the […]
Embedding Sustainability: Making It Real, Relevant, and Rewarded in Business
Embedding Sustainability: Making It Real, Relevant, and Rewarded in Business 1.Making Sustainability Part of the Way We Do Business One of the biggest challenges with sustainability in businesses today is how it’s often treated, like it’s a nice bonus or an add-on, rather than a core part of the business. But the truth is, most […]
ISO 50100: A New Standard Guiding Decarbonisation Through Energy Management
ISO 50100: A New Standard Guiding Decarbonisation Through Energy Management As climate change becomes a defining challenge of our time, businesses, governments, and industries are under growing pressure to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and align their operations with global sustainability goals. For over a decade, ISO 50001 has helped organisations implement energy management systems […]
Postponing climate action may be the most expensive climate action you take.
Not taking economically rational climate actions can be a very costly business. You need to know the costs (likely to be uncertain and underestimated)- ignoring them won’t make them any less real. This is ignored by companies all too often. Understanding and overcoming the barriers to economically rational climate actions is required to minimise costs […]
Why Business Leaders Must Prioritise DEI for Corporate Sustainability: A Call to Action Amid Growing Challenges.
Why Business Leaders Must Prioritise DEI for Corporate Sustainability: A Call to Action Amid Growing Challenges. I don’t usually post on LinkedIn but given the latest headlines we’ve seen in the last few weeks regarding Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, I thought I would give my two cents. First of all, to say I’m worried about […]
EU’s Simplification Omnibus: Cutting Red Tape or Rolling Back Sustainability?
On February 26, 2025, the European Commission unveiled the “Simplification Omnibus” proposal, aiming to streamline corporate sustainability reporting and supply chain transparency rules. This initiative seeks to bolster Europe’s global competitiveness, particularly against economic powerhouses like the United States and China. By reducing reporting burdens by 25%, the proposal is projected to save European companies […]
Aligning Environmental Management Systems to the CSRD: ESRS and EMAS for Sustainability Reporting
The European Financial Reporting Advisory Group (EFRAG) has been actively working to align the European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS) with existing environmental frameworks, notably the Eco-Management and Audit Scheme (EMAS). This alignment aims to streamline sustainability reporting, reduce redundancy, and facilitate compliance for organisations across Europe. In a paper published last week, EFRAG Secretariat “Understanding […]
