After a two-and-half-year legislative journey, the EU’s Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (“CSDDD”), has been published in the Official Journal of the EU today, 5 July 2024. It will come into operation in a staggered way in the coming years, and will introduce mandatory human rights and environmental due diligence requirements for large EU and non-EU companies operating in the EU. Read more here. https://ow.ly/bVWE50Syyif #whitecase

Our VP, Zhiping Chen (Summer) was recently invited to speak with Sherry Madera, CEO of CDP, at the CDP Global Disclosure Dialogue. Together, they delved into engaging topics, including how disclosing #environmentaldata to CDP helped #ZTE to prepare for the Chinese and global mandatory reporting standards, why these standards are important for our business and how our stakeholders use our environmental data. 🌏 Watch the video to explore more ⬇

After a two-and-half-year legislative journey, the EU’s Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (“CSDDD”), has been published in the Official Journal of the EU today, 5 July 2024. It will come into operation in a staggered way in the coming years, and will introduce mandatory human rights and environmental due diligence requirements for large EU and non-EU companies operating in the EU. Read more here. https://ow.ly/XEe850SvZku #whitecase

Read the article here: https://lnkd.in/enXzaq_v Your favourite companies might be lying to you about how sustainable they are. By criminalising deceptive environmental claims and imposing stringent penalties, France is leading the charge in protecting consumers, promoting genuine sustainability, and correcting market distortions. This article, by Anuradha Dhawan, discusses how these legal measures are reshaping the landscape of corporate environmental responsibility. Read on and learn more! #Economics #Greenwashing #Sustainability #France #Environment

Environmental reporting is one of the most important governance tools we have. We need data on #plastics in order to understand the scale of the problem and take meaningful action. #GlobalPlasticsTreaty

After a two-and-half-year legislative journey, the EU’s Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (“CSDDD”), has been published. It will come into operation in a staggered way in the coming years, and will introduce mandatory human rights and environmental due diligence requirements for large EU and non-EU companies operating in the EU. Read more here. https://ow.ly/775p50SHuKk #whitecase

It's an important question for any company - what can I actually say when I buy renewable energy or want to reduce my greenhouse gas emissions? This Thursday, my colleague Andreas Gunst will be discussing exactly this question, drawing upon our observations of the legal and market trends from over the last decade. Don't forget to register below! #renewables #sustainability #corporateppas #claims #renewableclaims #sustainabilityclaims #greenwashing

In our latest blog, we explore the growing importance of eco-friendly practices and environmental, social, and governance mindsets in business today. Discover how forthcoming legislation and innovative approaches are shaping the future of corporate responsibility. Read more at the link! #Sustainability #EcoFriendlyBusiness https://bit.ly/47c95vC

On February 23, 2022, the European Commission adopted a proposal for a directive on corporate sustainability due diligence. On May 24, 2024, the Council of the European Union gave final approval to the political agreement and completed the adoption process. The aim of the Directive is "Fostering sustainable and responsible corporate behaviour for a just transition towards a sustainable economy." Those new rules will ensure that companies within the scope identify and address the adverse impact of their actions on human rights and the environment, both within and outside Europe. #Sustainability #EU #Environment #HumanRights

Exciting news! Our own Andreas Gunst will be a panelist in ACT Group's upcoming webinar — Future-Proofing Your Business: Navigating the Changing Landscape of Sustainability-Related Claims. Andreas will be sharing insights on how organizations can navigate upcoming legislation and the opportunities that come with making transparent sustainability claims.    #sustainability #onlineevent #greenclaimsdirective #climateaction #future