Since the publication of the IFS Food Standard Version 6 in January 2012, many of our clients have been wondering when version 7 will follow. According to the latest information …
Sustainable Finance – DQS CFS approved for Climate Bonds Verification
A FairTrade-like certification scheme for bonds – that is how the Climate Bonds Initiative describes itself. The Climate Bonds certificate applies to bonds that are consistent with the 2 degrees …
IFS Food Safety Checks – Everything you need to know
From this month onwards, companies can register for an IFS Food Safety Check. But what exactly is an IFS Food Safety Check, which purpose does it fulfil and how does …
Will human rights due diligence soon become mandatory?
According to media reports, the German Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) is currently working on an unpublished draft law which will make human rights due diligence a legal …
Germany Aiming to take the Lead on Sustainable Finance
In February 2019, the German state secretary committee for sustainable development took a number of decisions that should help Germany take a leading role in Sustainable Finance. However, with plans …
EU revises Guidelines for Nonfinancial Reporting: Climate Risks gain Importance
Investors, lenders, insurers have one thing in common: they need to understand to what extent businesses are exposed to climate risks. The EU Commission has now confirmed its plans to …