The Omnibus proposal is part of a broader agenda aimed at enhancing the EU’s competitiveness and promoting sustainable economic growth. The underlying goal is to create a more favorable business environment, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), which often find regulatory burdens overwhelming. The proposal includes substantial changes to the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive […]
The VSME is a clear and flexible reporting framework that helps companies get started with sustainability reporting. It also meets the needs of companies’ stakeholders: the standard is designed to address the sustainability-related information that, for example, financiers and business partners most frequently request from companies. How to report? There are two options for VSME […]
Business challenges in the renewable energy sector Renewable energy companies encounter several hurdles that can impede their growth and efficiency. For instance, Job costing process can be difficult and time-consuming. A solar installation company might spend weeks calculating costs for materials, labor, and overhead, leading to delays in project initiation and potential loss of contracts. […]
Upgrade your ERP: pros and cons Upgrading is often a cost-effective and less disruptive option if your current ERP still supports most business functions. Modern updates can add features to meet evolving needs without requiring a full overhaul. Additionally, ERP apps and add-ons can address gaps in functionality for specific areas like projects, manufacturing, subscription […]
In August, we started a series of discussions focused on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI), exploring its definition, relevance, and the benefits it offers organizations. Despite two decades of research demonstrating that diversity can enhance performance, many companies still face difficulties in overcoming their diversity challenges. But why is this the case? A big part […]
Hanna Kämäräinen is an interim sustainability expert who steps into the client’s shoes, bringing an external perspective and strategic expertise to the company’s day-to-day ESG matters. She works as a consultant for companies that may not yet have their own in-house expert and need support in initiating and advancing their sustainability efforts. From in-house expert […]
In this series of blog posts, we’ll explore what it means to create a diverse and inclusive workplace and how your company can step up to the plate. But What is DEI? DEI stands for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. These are the actions we take to build awareness and change mindsets, behaviors, and practices to […]
Global conservation efforts have not succeeded in sufficiently securing biodiversity. The business world has also recognized this threat. For example, the World Economic Forum (WEF) has identified biodiversity loss as one of the greatest threats to the global economy. It is estimated that over 50% of the world’s GDP depends on nature and its services. […]
Many of these claims have been misleading and companies have faced the risk of being accused of deliberately making organisation sound more sustainable than it is, in other words known as greenwashing. An example of this could be an organization that has claimed to have offered climate neutral products or services while not having any […]