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Will the second year of BRSR be fitful or fruitful?

As we enter the second year of BRSR (Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report) reporting, 250 more listed companies are preparing to disclose their sustainability performance. This next phase could unfold in one of two ways: it may be a fitful journey marked by operational hurdles and inconsistent compliance, or it could become a fruitful turning point, cementing ESG integration into the core of Indian corporate strategy.

• Corporate

Top three decarbonization priorities for organizations in 2025

Governments worldwide, led by the EU's transitional Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), are increasing pressure on industries to decarbonize through evolving regulations, with decarbonization becoming a top priority as organizations face growing demands from customers, regulators, and investors to reduce their carbon footprints.

• Other sectors

Why ESG & sustainability assurance matters now more than ever

In today’s business environment, ESG compliance has become essential. Businesses that embrace ESG principles not only reduce risks but also create opportunities for growth, drive innovation, and gain a competitive edge.

• Other sectors

Creating safety resilience in the workplace

It is important to reduce work-related fatalities and injuries, and establish health and safety as integral elements of workplace culture and practices.

• Corporate

India’s G20 presidency is accelerating global decarbonization goal

This summit is a testimony of stronger bilateral relationship and vision for sustainable future.

• Corporate

Net Zero Targets and Decarbonization Stress Testing

• Other sectors

How to navigate the carbon neutrality and net zero minefield

What does carbon neutrality mean? And what about net zero? Are you allowed to use carbon offsets? Which type should you choose: carbon avoidance/reduction offsets or carbon removal offsets? How do you demonstrate progress while ensuring it does not constitute greenwashing?

• Other sectors

Building trust with accredited assurance to shape the future of global trade

Making global trade easier with accreditations and conformity assessments and building trust.

• Corporate

Building resilience with food safety standards to save lives.

Strengthening the cause of food safety with compliance.

• Corporate

Combatting biodiversity loss: why it should be a priority for your organization

It is time to be accountable for biodiversity loss and instill steps to regenerate nature positive future.

• Corporate

Working in a safe and healthy environment is a fundamental principle and right at work.

A safe and good work environment will reduce accidents and incidents and will also encourage your employees to perform to their best.

• Corporate

Thinking is not an option, invest in planet NOW!

Let's work together to combat the climate change before it is too late.

• Corporate

Act now, before we run dry - combat water stress, conserve, and apply!

Optimise the distribution and water usage with smart water management system

• Corporate

Ensuring safe manufactured goods: the importance of product conformity

The importance of product conformity cannot be overstated in its place in the modern world in ensuring manufactured goods meet the required standards for the safety and well-being of users.

• Other sectors

Supply chain traceability: why is it important to have objectives?

Performing traceability is just one aspect of reducing reputational and financial risks throughout the supply chain; however, having clear objectives is critical to achieving optimum results, and reducing time and cost.

• Other sectors

What do ESG professionals need to know about the revised GRI Standards?

At DNV we are experts in the GRI Standards and have extensive experience in implementing the standards described below throughout our strategy work.

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Staying charged: the evolving regulatory landscape needed for sustainable battery production

As we move towards a green transition, the demand for battery technology is significantly increasing. However, this demand brings with it a set of challenges for sustainable production, such as the potential shortages of critical minerals. In this article we look at how the EU Commission is developing a regulatory framework for battery production to encourage traceability and sustainable end-of-life processing.

• Other sectors

Greenwashing: 6 reasons why businesses do it

With our climate in imminent peril, biodiversity in meltdown and inequality leading to rising tensions, the need to trust what businesses say is more important than ever. But how are we supposed to trust businesses with the ever-present threat of greenwashing?

• Other sectors

Predicting the impact of Human Rights Due Diligence on Materiality Assessments

Will the incoming EU Human Rights Due Diligence on Human Rights Directive transform reporting expectations?

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The importance of comprehensive and representative stakeholder mapping in materiality

In order to avoid blind spots or ethnocentric materiality assessment results, it is crucial for companies to engage stakeholders across all levels of the full value chain and the geographies they operate in.

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