Author Archives: Farid Baddache

Does the CS3D add to companies’ administrative burden?

The administrative burden is an argument often put forward by companies and MEPs as a reason not to promote CS3D. Is this true?

COP 28: pushing for a fair and low-carbon agriculture

In this blog, Ksapa discusses the key challenges in agriculture and learnings from the agricultural events held during COP 28

Role of Boards of Directors Overcoming Absence of COP Leadership

Absence of COP nor government leadership addressing climate issues is calling for a tripartite approach involving territories, civil society, and corporations. This is the right granular level able to steer holistic and effective response to the climate crisis. Boards of directors have leadership role to play to encourage companies engaging in these type of concrete climate actions.

ESG Reporting: Understanding the 12 ESRS Standards Shaping CSRD

The definitive version of the 12 sustainability reporting standards that shape CSRD is now official. With the end of the review period by the co-legislators, this first series of 12 sector-specific ESRS providing for proportionate but comprehensive reporting on environmental, social and governance issues has now been integrated into the European legal framework. This article explains these standards in just a few minutes.

5 Strategies for Corporations Avoiding Risks of Complicity in Human Rights

Corporations often operate in environment with limited leverage to upload respect of human rights. This article presents the situations where actors can be held accountable for complicity and offers strategies to avoiding infringing human rights.

Key Takeaways During ClimateWeek NYC 2023 – What Business Needs to Know

This past week, organized events were held across New York City for Climate Week and the United Nation’s Climate Action Summit.  These events were designed to inspire business, government, and nonprofit leaders to accelerate the transition to a nature-positive future.

Climate: All Efforts Are Needed to Retain Carbon, Especially in Agriculture

Our team at Ksapa based in NYC attended UNGA and “Climate Week” last week. We’re not on track meeting the Global Goals. But in the dangerous climate situation we find ourselves in, it’s important not to leave any option aside. There are options worth implementing to maximize carbon sequestration and protect nature. Let’s do it.