Linda Lauze

For a lot of companies, the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) feels like a big deadline hanging over their heads - like a huge homework assignment that needs to get done, handed in, and forgotten about until next year. It's easy to think of an ESG platform as just a "report generator" - something you log into once a year to churn out a PDF for the auditors. But if you're only using your ESG platform for reporting, you're missing out on 90% of its value. A solid ESG platform...

At times, it seems we may have overlooked the fundamental reason why we follow the law. It is not merely about ensuring compliance, it is about identifying opportunities for growth and enhancement within our organizations. The legal framework that governs our actions should not be viewed merely as a set of constraints, but rather as a foundation upon which we can build a more sustainable and innovative future. Instead of just saying "I have to do this" take a moment to dig deeper into the...

I'm writing about this because, let's face it, sometimes life throws too much at you and you end up having a little meltdown. Some of you are already in the know about ESG, what it means, and what VSME and ESRS are all about. But hey, a little refresher never hurt anyone, right? Plus, I'm here to break it down into plain english and highlight the benefits. To begin, I would like to clearly explain the position of VSME, the concept of ESG, and the reason for the existence of ESRS: CSRD ...