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Welcome to our new joiner, Mariane   Mariane recently joined us as a data analyst, bringing her expertise to our product's analytics capabilities.   Based in Zürich, Mariane will also be focused on supporting our German-speaking customers. With her addition, we continue to strengthen our platform's capabilities in delivering high-quality and actionable insights to our customers.   Welcome aboard, Mariane!   #Ascentys #Sustainability #ManageSimply #ESG #NewTeamMember #DataAnalyst

Learn how Metalor Technologies SA, a global leader in precious metals refining and operating in over 15 countries, successfully transformed their sustainability management by partnering with Ascentys. Facing challenges in consolidating CSR data using traditional tools like Excel, they implemented our platform to streamline data collection and reporting. This transformation not only saved time during audits but also ensured data integrity, allowing Metalor to meet their global sustainability challenges effectively. 📥 Read the full success story and see how we can help your organization!  https://lnkd.in/eUscKbZE #Ascentys #Sustainability #ManageSimply #ESG #SuccessStory #Metalor #CSR

A concise explanation of EAC (Energy Attribute Certificates) by our Chief Sustainability Officer Özge

Insights on "Swiss Sustainable Lending Market Study 2024" - ZHAW School of Management and Law & Swiss Sustainable Finance Financial institutions in Switzerland are noticing a significant rise in interest from SMEs to engage in sustainability-related dialogues. Key insights from the recent study include: 🔍 Industries Leading the Conversation SMEs in sectors like Construction, Transportation, Manufacturing, and Energy are at the forefront of sustainability discussions. 💡 Motivations Driving Engagement For SMEs, the main motivations are a general interest in sustainability topics and the potential for cost savings on financial products. Larger companies, on the other hand, prioritize risk management. 🏦 Banks Expanding ESG Integration Banks are not just offering ESG products anymore; they are embedding sustainability information into lending processes, using it to guide decision-making and reporting. For more insights, read the full study here: https://lnkd.in/eR8vzeDU The shift highlights the growing importance of ESG in financial strategies across industries. 🌱 #Ascentys #Sustainability #ManageSimply #ESG #Insights #ZHAW #SwissSustainableFinance

We are thrilled to announce that Nikko has joined Ascentys as our new CEO!    With an extensive background in ESG and sustainability solutions, Nikko brings a wealth of knowledge and leadership experience to the table. At Ascentys, he will drive our vision and strategy ensuring we're perfectly aligned to continue delivering impactful sustainability solutions. 🌍 Nikko’s expertise extends to engaging with key partner and investor ecosystems, positioning Ascentys for long-term growth and innovation.    Before joining, Nikko led the ESG and sustainability solutions strategy and business development at Thomson Reuters. His experience covers corporate and product strategy, M&A, and partnerships across regtech, fintech, and data analytics spaces.   We are incredibly excited about the road ahead with Nikko leading the charge. Welcome aboard, Nikko! 💚 💙 💛   #Ascentys #Sustainability #ManageSimply #ESG #NewTeamMember #NewCEO

Today is #WorldMentalHealthday 😇 At Ascentys, we believe that mental health is as important as physical well-being in creating a #sustainable and thriving work environment. Prioritizing mental #wellbeing not only leads to #happieremployees but also fosters a sense of #community and shared responsibility. A 2024 report by World Health Organization (#WHO) indicates that 15% of the global working population is affected by mental health disorders. In fact, challenging working conditions, such as excessive workload and lack of #emotionalsupport, can greatly contribute to mental health issues. Another study by the London School of Economics in 2019 revealed that improving employee well-being resulted in an increase in revenue. Specifically, the study found that the companies that invest in #employeesatisfaction can see a 12% increase in productivity. This highlights the importance of prioritizing #mentalhealth in the workplace and the positive impact it can have on both employees and the company as a whole. 📈 By taking real action to support mental health, we not only benefit employees but also their families and communities. 👨👩👧👧 What steps do you think companies should take to better support mental health at work? 💬

Another exciting moment at Ilmac Lausanne where Nikko Karlo Robles took the stage to pitch our cutting-edge sustainability management solution, showcasing how we're helping chemistry and life science businesses enhance their ESG efforts. We learned from startups and large firms alike that customer requests for sustainability data is increasing. But limited resources and expertise hinder them from providing data in a timely and accurate way. "We need to get it done but don't know where to start", said one of the participants we spoke with. It’s inspiring to see so much enthusiasm for sustainability and innovation in one place. We're proud to be part of the conversation on shaping a greener future. Thank you to BioAlps - Swiss Health Valley for the opportunity to share our story. If you're experiencing the same challenges around measuring, managing, and reporting your sustainability data, reach out to us 😊 #Ascentys #Sustainability #ManageSimply #ESG #Ilmac #Lausanne

Last week, we had an amazing experience meeting different players in the photovoltaic systems industry at Solar & Storage Live Zürich   A key takeaway for us was that regardless of maturity in their thinking around climate impact, firms continue to need help in a broader understanding of sustainability to include both Social and Governance dimensions. It's a journey we are excited to partner and help firms with across different levels of maturity in their sustainability management journey.   We are looking forward to engaging in these discussions to be both impactful and sustainable!   #Ascentys #Sustainability #ManageSimply #ESG #SolarStorageLive  #SSLZurich #Zurich #Photovoltaic #Industry

We’re thrilled to announce that we’ll be attending two upcoming events and would love to connect with you there!   1️⃣ Solar and Storage Live Zürich 📅 18th September 2024 📍 Messe Halls 5 & 6, Zürich   2️⃣ Ilmac Lausanne 📅 19th September 2024 📍 Beaulieu, Lausanne   🚀 We’re offering FREE tickets to our valued contacts who are interested in attending either of these events. It’s a fantastic opportunity to meet, exchange ideas, and grow our network! If you'd like to join us, simply drop us a message, and we’ll send over your ticket 🎫. Looking forward to meeting many of you there and building exciting connections! #SolarStorageLive #SSLZurich #Ilmac #Networking #Innovation #FreeTickets #Zurich #Lausanne #Events #Sustainability #Ascentys #ESG

A question I am often asked is whether at Ascentys we run a #qualitative or #quantitative #analysis to #measure the Sustainability performance of companies. The short answer is “both”.   Quantitative approach allows a company to compare its current #performance against the previous year, set #targets for the next year, and understand its place among its #peers. The #metrics guarantee a certain level of #objectivity and #consistency, which is crucial not only for the company #management, but also for #investors, #NGOs and potential #clients.   However, the #modusoperandi is different at every company. Each has its own management culture, own way of #data interpretation, and unique approach to #corporateresponsibility. Both to capture these differences, and to understand the interconnected nature of various #ESG topics, qualitative approach is indispensable.   For example, #numerical analysis gives you how many tons of #CO2 is reduced thanks to the recent company initiatives. Maybe there is a 5% decrease in #Scope3 thanks to the new #WorkFromHome #policy. But you’d need a qualitative approach to see how these #initiatives work in tandem with other #Sustainability projects and affect certain #KPIs, such as #employeeengagement and #recruitment success.     ESG spanning across dozens of sub-domains, and appearing in the agenda of the smallest companies, I believe that #quantifying and #contextualizing #impact will become increasingly important every passing day. What do you think? #sustainabilityreporting #impactreporting #esgreporting #esgassessment #esganalysis #carbonfootprint #corporatesocialresponsibility #environmentalmanagement #governance #esgframework #reportingstandards #sustainabilityframework