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The AA1000SES standard in dialogue sessions
The AA1000SES (Stakeholder Engagement Standard) is an international standard developed to help organisations engage stakeholders effectively, responsibly and transparently. It was developed in response to the growing need to involve stakeholders in all relevant social, environmental or economic topics.
Why might an energy audit be important for M&A transactions?
Environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG) issues are increasingly playing a major role in mergers and acquisitions (M&A) transactions. The possibility of conducting an energy audit is worth taking into account as part of these ESG considerations. In the current business environment, investors wish to avoid situations such as acquiring companies which have high carbon footprints or which require costly investments to reduce energy consumption. Whenever funds are invested in a business entity, it is useful to have a broad view of its holistic situation, and not merely its economic situation. Depending on the type of transaction carried out as part of an acquisition or merger, certain situations may arise throughout the process that can create commercial uncertainty or adversely impact negotiations.
Implementing the CSRD
The Ministry of Finance has drafted a bill amending the Accounting Act, the Act on Statutory Auditors, Audit Firms and Public Supervision and certain other acts.
Can biogas save Poland’s economy?
With a global increase in environmental awareness and increasing pressure to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, the search for alternative, more sustainable energy sources is becoming a priority for many countries. Poland, as a leader in coal production and consumption, faces the challenge of a sustainable energy transition. In this context, biogas and its derivatives, are attracting increasing interest as potential elements of an energy strategy.
ISO 50001 – The key to energy efficiency
Energy efficiency is a key element of sustainability, combining environmental aspects with the need to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. As environmental awareness increases, companies are increasingly focused on optimising energy consumption. ISO 14001 covers a wide range of environmental issues, while ISO 50001 focuses solely on energy efficiency. This article takes a closer look at the ISO 50001 standard and the benefits it can bring to companies seeking sustainability through better energy management.
Energy Efficiency Certificates (white certificates)
The Energy Efficiency Certificates (EEC) scheme was prepared pursuant to an obligation imposed on Member States by Directive 2012/27/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council (now recast as Directive 2023/1791). This obligation introduces a system requiring energy efficiency improvements so that a country's energy distributors save at least 1.5% of their annual sales volume to end-users each year. Member States enjoyed some degree of freedom in developing and implementing this system.
Corporate carbon footprints and product carbon footprints in sustainability reporting
Reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions has become a key issue in the face of increasing pressure on climate change. The carbon footprint (CF, tonnes CO2e) is widely used to quantify the GHG emissions caused by an entity, person or product.
Funding opportunities for infrastructure and hydrogen vehicles
Hydrogen is the subject of much discussion and research into its use as an emission-free energy source.