Materiality Assessment for Insurers: Benchmark of 42 Insurance Groups
Which ESRS topics are material for insurers? Our benchmark of 42 European insurance groups (Allianz, AXA, Generali, Zurich and more) shows core topics, outliers and insurance-specific IROs.
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Materiality assessment for SMEs: obligation, benefits and 5 practical steps
Do SMEs still need a materiality assessment after the Omnibus? Who needs one, why banks and customers ask for it and how to do it in 1–2 days.
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Materiality matrix: how to build a double materiality matrix (with example)
How to build a double materiality matrix: axes, IRO scoring, thresholds and a worked example from mechanical engineering, plus common mistakes.
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ESG Software Market 2026: Who Acquired Whom and Who Remains
osapiens, House of Gaia, Diginex, Dcycle & co.: which CSRD and ESG tools in Germany, Austria and Switzerland have been acquired since 2024, what is driving consolidation and what it means for your software selection.
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Implementing ISO 53001: A Practical Guide to Requirements & Certification
ISO/UNDP 53001 was published on 28 September 2026. What the standard actually requires, why accredited certification is not yet available, and how to build a credible SDG management system in 90 days.
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EmpCo Tools at a Glance: 17 Helpers for EmpCo-Compliant Green Claims
EmpCo has applied since 27 September 2026: which tools help you review your green claims? 17 checks, scanners, and databases compared, plus tools for online shops, evidence, and monitoring – with a clear verdict on what is free and what a tool simply cannot do.
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EcoVadis and the VS Standard: The Smart Connection Counts
Where the sustainability report under the Voluntary Standard (VS, formerly VSME) and the EcoVadis rating overlap, where the VS reaches its limits, and how companies can meet both requirements efficiently.
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The Agent-Ready Website: Why We Moved CSR Tools Off WordPress
Why CSR Tools left WordPress for ShiftPress – how an agent-ready website on clean code lets us update the whole site with one prompt, protects our SEO and cuts our carbon footprint at the same time.
Read moreEcoVadis: Tips for More Points in the Rating
How do you get the maximum number of EcoVadis points out of the up to 55 supporting documents? This guest post covers the most common formal mistakes and practical tricks for evidence.
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Final ESRS and VS Standard 2026: What has actually been decided
The revised ESRS and the voluntary VS Standard (formerly VSME) were adopted on 3 July 2026 and published in the EU Official Journal on 21 September 2026. What changed since the May draft – and what applies now.
Read moreUnderstanding EcoVadis: An Honest Overview
How does the EcoVadis rating really work? This guest post explains the logic behind medals, scores and percentages – and why EcoVadis measures management transparency, not sustainability performance.
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The EmpCo Directive and the New EU FAQ: Which Green Claims Stay Allowed
The EmpCo Directive and the updated European Commission FAQ define which green marketing claims have been allowed since 27 September 2026 and which are banned. Concrete examples, deadlines, and a practical checklist.
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