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VSME – The Official Sustainability Reporting Standard for Non-Listed SMEs in the EU The Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) requires large corporations to annually report their sustainability efforts in line with the European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS). This directive has created a ripple effect throughout value chains, as large corporations

Towards Sustainable Housing on the Ostrobothnia Plains Kauhajoen Asunnot Oy provides affordable rental housing in the idyllic small town of Kauhajoki, located in South Ostrobothnia. The town is particularly known for its straightforward Ostrobothnian attitude and entrepreneurial spirit. “In Kauhajoki, you can connect to the world via fiber optics or

How Triscan A/S Embraced ESG Reporting with esgResilience Triscan A/S, a leading Danish supplier of vehicle spare parts, has long been known for its focus on quality and customer service, supplying to wholesalers in over 40 countries. But as the global conversation around sustainability has intensified, Triscan is taking important

esgResilience Invited to Participate in the New Nordic Challengers Program We are thrilled to announce that esgResilience has been selected as one of the 10 innovative startups to join the “New Nordics Challengers Program,” a fintech-focused business accelerator led by Tenity and Copenhagen Fintech. This selection is a significant milestone

Navigating the EU Taxonomy: Empowering SMEs in the Green Finance Landscape In the beginning of the year, the EU Platform on Sustainable Finance (PSF) released a pivotal report titled “A Compendium of Market Practices.” This report sheds light on the early sustainable practices being adopted by businesses and financial institutions

From Complience to Impact: esgResilience Drives Sustainable Business Development in Korona Invest’s Investment Portfolio Korona Invest is a Finnish private equity investor specializing in small and medium-sized growth companies. It helps its portfolio companies achieve their growth potential through a strategic and long-term approach. Impact and sustainability assessment has been

The episodes of Aalto EE’s “Riding the Financial Wave” mini-podcast series concentrating on financial management and leadership address what aspects business leaders should focus on to ensure their companies remain competitive in the future. In the episode released at the end of April 2024, the discussion focused on sustainability disruptions

Venture capital industry plays an important societal role in supporting business growth and development, especially for startups. Their provision of funding and expertise often serves as a determining factor for the success of new enterprises. The Finnish Venture Capital Association (FVCA) acts as an advocacy and influencer organization for the

How can a housing cooperative mitigate the risks related to climate change risks? Climate change represents one of the biggest challenges of today, but also housing cooperatives have possibilities to contribute to its mitigation. The new energy guide published by the Finnish Real Estate Management Federation in February 2024, provides

Reinforcing the Owner-Board-Management Narrative in VC Portfolio Companies Introduction: The Intersection of SFDR Compliance and ESG Strategy In the dynamic landscape of venture capital, the emphasis on robust Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) reporting has never been more pronounced, particularly with the Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR) shaping the narrative.

You may have come across the term “ESG” – Environmental, social, governance. These three pillars are increasingly important in the business world, not only for large companies, but also for small and medium-sized enterprises. Resilience is the ability to cope with change and to turn challenges and external crises into

Sustainable finance supports the establishment of companies’ ESG practices, but the institutionalization of new practices has not reached its full potential yet. This is evident from Jukka Honkaniemi’s new DBA dissertation. Jukka Honkaniemi’s DBA dissertation examines the integration of sustainability issues into business practices in the financial sector and small

The new EU Sustainability Reporting Directive is coming – what should SMEs know about it? The European Union is accelerating the green transition through a range of measures, an important set of which relates to legislation and standards for sustainable finance. Channelling capital into sustainable projects and businesses requires a

This spring, the European Parliament adopted a reform of the EU’s ETS as part of the “Fit for 55 in 2030” package, the EU’s plan to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 55% by 2030 compared to 1990 levels. Emissions trading is one of the cornerstones of EU climate policy, putting