Learn how the strategic integration of ESG into the business model helps companies to be successful and sustainable in the long term. Discover the importance of ESG criteria, their impact on competitiveness and how companies can monitor and improve their performance.
EU countries agree on supply chain law: companies must ensure human rights and environmental standards along their supply chains. EU Supply Chain Act supplements and tightens national regulations: Sanctions and civil liability for breaches of due diligence are strengthened. With Synesgy, CRIF offers a technological solution for the evaluation of global supply chains and compliance with legal requirements.
ESG reporting is becoming increasingly important for companies in light of the growing focus on sustainability, which affects all stakeholders, from regulators and companies to financial institutions and consumers.
More than just good for the environment - it also means increased sales and profits, a real win-win-win situation.
In 2024, the world is at a crossroads on the road to a more sustainable future. From the bustling streets of New York to the remote villages of Africa, people, businesses and governments are working together on the green revolution. The sustainability trends for 2024 promise not only to protect our planet, but also to change the way we live, work and interact with the environment.
Following the agreement between the EU Parliament, Commission and Council on 27 June 2023, nothing stands in the way of finalizing the Basel III requirements (also known as Basel IV). Implementation by the banks in the EU is expected to take place by 01.01.2025, so the time for implementation is running out.
Earth Overshoot Day marks the day on which humanity has used up all the resources that the earth can provide within a year. This alarming exploitation of our planet has serious consequences for the environment and is calculated annually by the Global Footprint Network, a non-profit organization. In this blog post, we will explain the significance of Earth Overshoot Day, shed light on Earth Overshoot Day for Germany and highlight the global impact of our high-consumption lifestyle. We also give five tips on how we can reduce our consumption of resources in order to protect nature and preserve our planet.
Find out how the newly updated MaRisk version 7 implements specific requirements for the risk management of environmental, social and governance (ESG) risks in German banking institutions. Integrating ESG factors into risk management contributes to a more sustainable and resilient financial system. Discover the key changes and the importance of transparent ESG reporting for the banking industry.
Operating in a more sustainable way is a challenge, but there is no alternative. The ‘green trend’ has now arrived in the retail and consumer goods industries. It is essential to find an efficient solution as quickly as possible to monitor and ensure compliance with ESG criteria within your own company and throughout the entire supply chain. This is where SYNESGY comes into play - CRIF's solution for an optimised and transparent sustainability profile.
Discover CRIF's new indicators for assessing ESG maturity and natural hazard risks. Meet regulatory requirements, facilitate credit decisions and promote the transparency and comparability of European credit portfolios with the ESG Basic Indicator and Physical Risk Indicator.