GHG report: is it mandatory?

The GHG inventory is mandatory in france for certain companies with more than 500 employees, local authorities with over 50,000 inhabitants, and public institutions with more than 250 employees. This obligation stems from Law No. 2010-788. The organizations concerned must conduct it every 3 to 4 years to assess their greenhouse gas emissions.

All about the GHG inventory

The GHG inventory is a tool that measures an organization’s greenhouse gas emissions. It quantifies both direct and indirect emissions related to its activities. It is essential for reducing the carbon footprint and complying with environmental regulations.

Everything you need to know about greenhouse gases

Greenhouse gases (GHGs) trap heat in the atmosphere, contributing to global warming. The main GHGs include carbon dioxide (co2), methane (ch4), and nitrous oxide (n2o). Reducing their emissions is essential to limiting the impacts of climate change.

ESRS: what is it ?

The ESRS (european sustainability reporting standards) are european standards that guide companies in communicating their sustainability performance. They aim to standardize ESG (environmental, social, and governance) reporting to enhance the transparency and comparability of information.

All about the SFRD

The SFRD (sustainable finance disclosure regulation) is a european regulation that requires financial institutions to disclose information about the sustainability of their products. It aims to improve transparency and direct investments toward more environmentally, socially, and governance-responsible options.

DPEF: who is concerned ? a guide to obligations

The DPEF primarily applies to large french companies with more than 500 employees and either a turnover or a total balance sheet exceeding €100 million. It also applies to publicly traded companies, certain subsidiaries of groups, and multinational companies operating in france, which must include information on their environmental, social, and societal impacts in their annual management report.

DPEF : everything you should know about it

The DPEF is a mandatory report for large french companies, detailing their environmental, social, and societal impacts. It aims to improve transparency and ensure regulatory compliance in terms of sustainability.

CSRD and CSDD: what are the differences?

The CSRD focuses on reporting companies’ environmental, social, and governance (ESG) performance, requiring transparency in these areas. The CSDD directive imposes due diligence obligations to identify and mitigate negative impacts on human rights and the environment throughout the value chain.

GRI: what is it ?

The GRI (global reporting initiative) is an international organization that develops standards for corporate sustainability reporting. These standards enable organizations to communicate information about their environmental, social, and governance (ESG) impacts in a transparent and standardized manner.

European taxonomy: what is it?

The european taxonomy is a classification system that defines which investments and economic activities are considered environmentally sustainable. It helps companies and investors direct their choices toward practices that are more environmentally friendly.