First year of non-financial reporting in accordance with the Swiss Code of Obligations – and now?
The nervousness of companies was clearly noticeable in the run-up to the new CO regulations. Many companies found it difficult to report on the risks of their business activities in accordance with the legal requirements, instead of just highlighting positive, image-enhancing measures and successes around sustainability. Following the publication of reports on the past financial […]
People are as important as technology for reliable ESG data collection
Driven by various regulatory frameworks, companies of all sizes may need to retool their approaches to data collection to meet compliance timelines in the most effective ways possible. The onset of ever more detailed, increasingly complex ESG disclosure expectations has created an explosion in the sheer volume of data that must be collected and compiled […]
Omnibus Causes Uproar. ESG Makes the Decision.
The so-called Omnibus proposals by the European Commission—to delay and reduce sustainability reporting obligations (CSRD)—have caused considerable commotion and have been widely criticized. Yes, the Omnibus causes uncertainty. Yes, this process could have been handled differently. Yes, the waiting is annoying. What bothers me less is the political vagueness of the proposals, and more that […]
Orell Füssli – Annual Report 2024
