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Category Archives: Corporate Social Responsiblity (CSR)
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.
As part of our advocacy activities, we regularly speak to influential audiences who are in a position to contribute to a fairer, more sustainable economic world. Feedback on a plenary session at the annual ” Understanding and Changing the World ” seminar at Essec business school.
The implementation of the CSRD from 2024 poses a number of challenges for companies now subject to extra-financial reporting. In 3 questions, Ksapa shares its experience in organizing this essential process as efficiently as possible.
In application of the CSRD directive, the European Commission adopted its ESRS standards in late July 2023. Overview and comparison with ISSB.
Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) can accurately map and measure the overall environmental impact of supply chains, and confirm the relevance of alternatives that accelerate the responsible decarbonization of industrial assets. In this blog, Ksapa explains how LCA can help companies compare the relative environmental gains of biomass alternatives to fossil fuels.
At Ksapa, we have been extensively using and working with the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises on Responsible Business Conduct. Here’s an overview of its 2023 update.
A gender perspective applied in agricultural commodity supply chains involves considering the roles, needs, and contributions of both men and women throughout the supply chain. It recognizes that gender inequalities and differences exist, and that they can significantly impact the agricultural sector and supply chain dynamics.
Child Labour, Corporate Social Responsiblity (CSR), Duty of Vigilance, Human Rights, Impact, Inclusion, Responsible sourcing, Smallholding Farmers, Stakeholders, Sustainability, Work Conditions
10 Principles to Design and Deploy Successful Programs Involving Smallholders to Mitigating the Environmental and Human Rights Challenges of Agricultural Commodity Supply Chains
Including the smallholder farmers perspective in agricultural project is challenging for a variety of reasons. Here are 10 principles ensuring success we have learned across our programs and experiences at Ksapa.
By integrating sustainability considerations into their purchasing practices, corporate buyers can exert significant influence on agricultural commodity supply chains and contribute to mitigating environmental impacts and promoting human rights.