The Ultimate Guide To CSRD (And Why ESG Reporting Matters In 2024)
The Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) is a new piece of EU regulation that requires companies to audit and report on their Environmental, Social and Governmental (ESG) activities and initiatives.
CSRD applies to all businesses within the European Union, including subsidiaries of foreign companies located and doing business in Europe.
Having a thorough understanding of CSRD requirements and ESG topics generally will guarantee you a clear competitive advantage over your competitors.
The purpose of this article is to make CSRD accessible and explain, in plain language, what it means for your company in the months and years ahead.
We'll also attempt to answer some of the most common questions on this topic, including:
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What is CSRD and why does it matter?
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What are the direct business benefits of CSRD?
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Who will be affected by CSRD and what timeline is involved?
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What are the requirements of CSRD?
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What are the implications of CSRD for UK companies...
Our new ESG business certification programme
At Fifty Shades Greener we recently launched our brand new ESG business certification initiative.
This ESG business certificate programme is specifically aimed at companies who have already taken significant steps towards improving their overall sustainability and ESG activities.
Our certificate is awarded to companies who meet or exceed their ESG targets, following an appraisal by our team of sustainability experts.
Having an ESG certificate is a clear signal to investors, consumers and employees that your business is committed to protecting the environment, protecting society and conducts its operations in an exemplary manner.
ESG Principles
ESG stands for environmental social and governance.
Being awarded an ESG certificate from Fifty Shades Greener is a way for your business to demonstrate its clear commitment to these three pillars of corporate sustainability:
Environmental: the areas of your business which affect the environment and our planet, such as water and waste mana...
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Who We Are: Fifty Shades Greener
Sustainability with a side of sass!
At Fifty Shades Greener, we’re not your typical sustainability crowd. Here, green isn’t just a color; it’s a lifestyle, and we live it with a bit of cheek and a lot of heart. Our team, a quirky blend of lifelong greenies, seasoned educators, and fresh innovators, believes that every little bit helps and that education is the cornerstone of sustainable change. Born from a simple idea in a hotel’s green team meeting, we've grown into a vibrant community passionate about turning the hospitality world a shade greener. We think greenwashing is as outdated as last season's fashion and are here to ensure sustainability is as authentic as it is actionable. From the early days in Doolin to the bustling workshops of today, our journey has been about making sustainability accessible, understandable, and, dare we say, fun. We don't just throw jargon around; we break it down with practical advice and real-world actions that everyone, from hotel managers to cafe owners, can take. So, whether you’re looking to start your green journey or you're trying to make your business a beacon of sustainability, we’ve got the know-how and the can-do attitude to help you make it happen. And while we’re serious about what we do, we believe a little humor goes a long way. After all, if you can’t have a laugh while saving the planet, when can you? Join us as we continue to write our story, one green step at a time. Here’s to making sustainability not just a necessity, but a norm. Ready to add a little green to your scene? Dive in—the water’s fine, and it’s getting greener by the minute!
