Natalie Andersson

Free e-learning course recommendation for those interested in Sustainability Reporting. Sooner than we think, sustainability reporting will become mandatory just like financial reporting. For context, over 20 countries have started taking steps to use or introduce the ISSB Standards (IFRS S1 and S2) as some form of mandatory sustainability reporting requirements. Here is a link with introductory courses on these standards to bring you up to speed: https://lnkd.in/dqEX-GbK They come with Certificates as well. You are welcome.

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🌍 Big news for sustainability professionals and assurance practitioners! The ISO and GHG Protocol—two of the most widely used frameworks for greenhouse gas accounting—are joining forces to deliver a unified global standard for measuring and reporting emissions. 🔎 Why this matters for businesses and auditors: Companies will no longer struggle with reconciling ISO 14064/14067 and GHG Protocol Corporate/Scope 2/Scope 3 standards. Assurance providers and auditors (like us) will get consistent, comparable metrics, reducing ambiguity during verification. Regulators, investors, and value-chain partners can rely on greater transparency and credibility in reported emissions. The collaboration also promises a new joint product carbon footprint standard—crucial for supply chain and Scope 3 assessments. As someone deeply engaged in GHG assurance and ESG reporting, I see this as a milestone that will simplify disclosures, enhance data reliability, and accelerate net-zero pathways. 📖 Read more in the original article by ESG Today: ISO, GHG Protocol Unify Standards for Measuring and Reporting Emissions 👉 What are your thoughts—will this shift make emissions reporting easier for your organization? #ESG #GHGProtocol #ISO #CarbonAccounting #Sustainability #NetZero #Assurance

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🌍 Climate Risk Disclosure – What Every Business Leader Needs to Know 🔍📊 As climate risk becomes a defining business issue, credible climate disclosures are now a must — not just for compliance, but for trust, investment, and long-term resilience. Here’s your quick guide to the world’s key climate disclosure frameworks shaping global sustainability reporting: ✅ TCFD – The original global benchmark, now officially consolidated into ISSB to elevate climate risk into mainstream financial reporting. ✅ ISSB (IFRS S2) – The new global baseline, delivering standardized, investor-focused climate disclosures aligned with TCFD principles. ✅ CSRD / ESRS – The EU’s mandatory sustainability reporting law, with a strong focus on double materiality and value chain impacts. ✅ CDP – The world’s largest voluntary platform for environmental disclosure, used by over 18,000 companies worldwide. ✅ SEC Climate Rule – The U.S. step toward mandatory climate risk reporting for public companies, aligning with global investor expectations. 💡 Supporting methodology: 🔹 PCAF – A global standard for financial institutions to measure and disclose financed emissions (Scope 3). It’s not a disclosure framework, but a crucial data foundation for reporting under TCFD, ISSB, SBTi, and GFANZ. 📣 Whether you're in manufacturing, finance, or public governance, aligning with these standards puts your business on a path of transparency, accountability, and climate resilience. 🌱 KiwaCert is here to support your ESG journey — with global standards, local expertise, and verified assurance. #ClimateDisclosure #ISSB #TCFD #CSRD #CDP #PCAF #GHGAccounting #SustainableFinance #KiwaCert #ESGLeadership #GreenTransition #KIWACERT Kiwa International Certifications (M) Sdn Bhd

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The Real Hierarchy: CSR ESG Sustainability These terms often get mixed up, but they are not the same thing. Understanding the difference matters—because language shapes strategy, and strategy shapes impact. 🔎 Quick Guide: 🌍 ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) A measurable framework for investors and regulators. It’s about managing risks, compliance, and proving resilience in the face of environmental and social challenges. ➡️ Focus: Risk + accountability. 🤝 CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) Company-led initiatives like volunteering, donations, or local projects. Positive, but often short-term and reputation-driven. ➡️ Focus: Community goodwill. ♻️ Sustainability The ultimate goal. Embedding long-term environmental and social responsibility into the core of business strategy—aligned with SDGs, climate goals, and circular economy principles. ➡️ Focus: Future-proof business + thriving societies. 🚨 The progression is clear: CSR = Optional good deeds. ESG = Essential reporting + investor trust. Sustainability = Transformation + survival. 👉 Question: Do most companies you see treat sustainability as core strategy—or just as reporting and PR? #Sustainability #ESG #CSR #ClimateAction #GreenBusiness #CircularEconomy #Leadership Image Credit: Stephen Wakhu

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Weekend Read 📚 A Guidebook for Businesses on Nature by World Resources Institute The guidebook presents a decision-making framework by which companies can move from conception of ideas for supporting nature or goals for implementing NBS to taking meaningful action for nature #sustainability #environment #climatechange #sustainabledevelopment #nbs

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What’s an EPD and Why Everyone’s Talking About It? 🌍 In the world of sustainability, Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) are quickly becoming non-negotiable – not just for compliance, but for competitive advantage. What is an EPD? An Environmental Product Declaration is a transparent, third-party verified document that communicates the environmental impact of a product throughout its lifecycle, based on a Life Cycle Assessment (LCA). It’s like a nutrition label — but for carbon, water, energy, and more. Why the Buzz Around EPDs is Growing: Green Procurement is Real: Buyers – especially in public infrastructure, real estate, and manufacturing – increasingly require EPDs before purchase. LEED, BREEAM & Other Certifications: EPDs help projects gain green building credits – a key driver in the construction and real estate sectors. Global Regulatory Push: EU, USA, and other regions now mandate product-level environmental disclosures in several industries. Corporate ESG Goals: Companies are asking suppliers to prove their environmental performance – and EPDs are the gold standard. Market Differentiation: Products with EPDs often win over sustainability-conscious customers. Whether you're in manufacturing, design, procurement, or ESG, now’s the time to understand how EPDs work. #EPD #Sustainability #LCA #GreenBuilding #EnvironmentalImpact #ProductSustainability #ESG #CircularEconomy #CarbonFootprint #EcoDesign #EnvironmentalProductDeclaration

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