Unlocking Nature’s Value: Why Understanding Biodiversity Impacts is Critical
To mark International Day for Biological Diversity, we delve into the importance of measuring biodiversity impacts and why it is critical for ensuring sustainable growth.
Unpacking biodiversity measurement: The role of direct and indirect drivers
Our anthropocentric viewpoint often disregards how we humans affect the environment around us. We tend to overlook the impact of our activities on nature and species, while we are directly responsible for the loss of 83% of wild mammals and half of plant species globally. We humans rely deeply on nature and use its provisions […]
Why impact materiality is critical for double materiality assessments
The latest in our CSRD blog series discussing why impact materiality, and by extension quantitative measurement, is so critical for robust double materiality assessments.
Demystifying the three ‘I’s of the CSRD
A deep dive into the guiding principles of the upcoming CSRD regulation in Europe.
The easiest way to do SFDR reporting with confidence
SFDR reporting has been with us since March 2021, but kicked up a gear with the Regulatory Technical Standards applied from the beginning of this year. The biggest challenge for investors is to report both product and entity level ESG characteristics. This is solved with accurate data from a trusted source, a precise Principal Adverse […]
What companies need to know about the CSRD
This is the second post in our CSRD blog series – feel free to also check out: If your company operates in the EU, you might be aware of a new law that will take effect soon called the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD). You also may be wondering what it means for you and […]
3 major benefits of streamlined CSRD preparations
Nearly 50,000 companies are preparing for the new CSRD regulations in the EU, a landmark that ushers in a new era for mandatory sustainability reporting.
Company and sector analysis: Get your report done in 2 days
We measure the impact of company operations across natural, human and produced (financial) capitals, expressing the results in $-quantified scores to enable comparison across drivers and between companies. Our core data sets are more accurate and up to date than competitors; while our machine learning derived estimates cover the data gaps where companies do not […]
The power of measurement: How emissions can fall faster with tracking
23% of 2,500 listed companies do not report GHG emissions. Earlier disclosure means a greater likelihood of reduced emissions. You cannot manage what you do not measure, so why not start as early as possible? GIST Impact’s survey of 2,500 large and mid capitalisation organisations across 25 developed and emerging markets shows strong evidence that […]
Does better disclosure hurt Adidas?
Investors are turning away from ESG metrics and the shift towards an impact revolution is happening at a breakneck pace, but some companies are finding themselves in the crosshairs. Adidas saw a significant increase in its waste generation in 2021, reporting 33,000 tonnes of waste compared to just 1,850 tonnes in the previous year. This […]
