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This session focuses on providing real examples and practical tips to help your organization navigate the complexities of CSRD with ease and effectiveness. - Gain tips on how to efficiently manage CSRD programs efficiently—streamlining operations, technology, and teams. - Actionable insights into how to effectively align sustainability with existing EHS practices, a crucial step for accelerated CSRD implementation. - Learn how to use your CSRD programs to maximize future value to your business. - Guidance on communicating sustainability achievements and challenges within the broader context of sustainability reporting. Panelists include: Johann Weicht, Partner and Co-lead EU Green Deal and EU Taxonomy Services, ERM Susanne Baker, Partner, ERM Victoria Cross, Partner and Global Co-Lead Reporting and Disclosure, ERM The session will be moderated by Onur Durmus, Partner and EMEA Regional Service Lead for Sustainable Operations, ERM. #CSRD #ESG #SustainabilityDisclosure #SustainabilityReporting

As we gear up for the year ahead, it's crucial to take a moment to look back at our achievements over the past 12 months. We're proud of the strides we've made and are committed to stepping up to build on this success and drive real change in the world.   These numbers represent our genuine impact. But what do they actually mean?   - Treating water and removing contaminants – means we’re safeguarding nature and biodiversity. 💧   - Supporting renewable energy projects – means we’re contributing to the tripling of renewable energy by 2030. 🔋 - Contributing expertise to strategic partners– means we’re supporting them to make a lasting impact across biodiversity, climate action, and social sustainability. 🤝 - Leading the global conversation on sustainability– means we’re providing businesses with actionable insights to help understand the risks and opportunities created by the sustainability transformation. 🌏 - Engaging executives to drive safety leadership – means we’re helping leaders create a safer, healthier, more engaged, and more productive workforce. 👷♀️   While we’re proud of these achievements, we’re also excited about stepping up to drive more action. Let's continue striving for a brighter and more sustainable future together!   Interested to find out more? Visit us at https://lnkd.in/dw766g5c #ERMSustainabilityReport #SteppingUp

In June and July, the US Supreme Court issued several landmark decisions that shifted the regulatory landscape for businesses in the energy sector. In a decision released on June 28, 2024, the Court overturned the long-standing Chevron doctrine and abolished the principle of judicial deference to an administrative agency’s interpretation of ambiguous statutes. Historically, Chevron deference granted agencies like the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission latitude in interpreting regulations. Instead, the new Loper Bright decision requires courts to conduct a judicial review of agency actions, applying their judgment without deferring to the agencies. This marks a significant shift in regulatory interpretation that amplifies risks for businesses in the US energy sector. Dig deeper into our client alert here: https://lnkd.in/dvjuxFs2 #Energy #SCOTUS #EnergySector Sara Hayes, GuyLaine Charles

As many would confirm - taking an afternoon nap, siesta, or power nap can effectively recharge your energy levels and alleviate evening fatigue. However, as highlighted by Hintsa Performance, renowned performance coaches and experts, during our internal “Rest Well“ campaign, it is crucial to acknowledge that napping during this time may also negatively impact nighttime rest. It has been proven that shorter power naps lasting 10-20 minutes can be highly beneficial, while longer naps lasting 90 minutes can be challenging and may disrupt your sleep. If you frequently feel the urge to nap in the afternoon, it may indicate that you need to ensure better quality sleep at night. So, it is important to prioritize your nighttime sleep to avoid the need for napping during the day. 

Meet Jan Rošetzký - ERM's Principal Consultant, in our Utrecht office. Jan shares that feeling like a part of a global community at work is what he loves most—working with people across borders who build each other up is not something he takes for granted. Read Jan's thoughts on supportive communities here: https://lnkd.in/da74AnCD #ERMCareers #LifeAtERM

We all have a role to play in sustainable food systems, as the issues at hand can only be addressed through collaboration across the food and packaging value chains. ERM recently collaborated with Booking.com and UN Tourism to create a course for hotel, B&B, and restaurant operators, focusing on sustainable food management and highlighting easy wins and more complex initiatives and campaigns. Rob Fetter, ERM’s Principal Consultant, Corporate Sustainability and Climate Change, who put together the advice for the service providers, hopes everyone can find useful takeaways for approaching this global issue. “As a consumer, I found assembling all this info and identifying manageable solutions helped me focus where to change my buying decisions, and even to make supportive suggestions at a few spots I frequent.“ Other courses in the series address energy, water, and community engagement. You can find the free-for-all courses here: https://lnkd.in/e8qky2UJ #FoodSustainability #FoodWaste #SustainableTourism Rob Fetter, Jude Bernard, Ligia Alencar

We are delighted to launch ERM's 2024 Sustainability Report: Stepping Up. The scale of the sustainability challenges facing society is growing and without significant action, the consequences are likely to be irreversible. It is time for the world to step up to accelerate impact. At ERM, we have been stepping up:    - We have updated our Decarbonization Strategy to align with net-zero science-based targets approved under the SBTi Net-Zero Standard, committing us to achieve net-zero emissions by 2040.     - We have delivered nature projects in over 100 countries and are stepping up towards a nature positive future with our updated Nature Strategy and early adoption of the Taskforce for Nature-Related Financial Disclosures (TFND).     - We have updated our Human Rights Strategy and reaffirm our commitment to the UN Declaration of Human Rights.     - We have launched our new strategy around Sustainable Supply Chain Management, recognizing the importance of our suppliers in reaching our sustainability goals.     - We have intensified our efforts to assess the impacts of our client work, ensuring that we drive positive outcomes and sustainable practices across all our projects.    Every day, our global teams are dedicated to making a difference and driving real impact on a larger scale. Together with our #ERMFoundation, we will continue to step up to shape a sustainable future. Discover the full report at: https://lnkd.in/gpQQGpX4     #ERMSustainabilityReport #SteppingUp Tom Reichert, Sabine Hoefnagel, Linden Edgell, Bronwyn Purvis, Kirsten Tillotson 

This is our window to secure a #NaturePositive economy for all by 2030. With less than 100 days until the UN Biodiversity #COP16, the Business for Nature coalition has published a business statement outlining five high-level policy recommendations for governments to accelerate the implementation of the Biodiversity Plan to drive corporate Nature action. The statement, endorsed by 130 businesses and financial institutions, including ERM, calls on governments to adopt policies to: 🌎 Make sure business and finance protect nature and restore degraded ecosystems. 🌎 Ensure sustainable resource use and management to reduce negative environmental impacts. 🌎 Value and embed nature in decision-making and disclosure. 🌎 Align all financial flows to transition to a nature-positive, net zero and equitable economy. 🌎 Adopt or strengthen ambitious global agreements to address key nature loss challenges. It’s time for governments to create an enabling regulatory framework and put nature at the heart of decision-making. 🔗 Find out more: https://lnkd.in/dYcJkbA #BioDiversity #Nature #NetZero

Changing time zones when traveling, whether for work or leisure, can be extremely disruptive to your sleep schedule and overall well-being. The good news is that following the suggestions below can make the adaptation period to the new time zone smoother. During our “Rest Well“ internal campaign, Hintsa Performance, renowned performance coaches and experts advised ERMers on the best way to manage jetlag before, during, and after flights. Have you tried any of these tricks during long-haul travel? #JetLag #Sleep #LifeAtERM 

Meet Kara Dias, ERM’s Climate Sustainability & Transactions Partner, in our Houston office. Her story of becoming an ERM partner is a special one, as Kara’s journey with us started during her graduate presentation. Learn more about how she found the direction for her career: https://lnkd.in/gAMKRzrV #ERMCareers #LifeAtERM