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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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.
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Sustainability Scorecard: Your Sustainability Performance at a Glance
How to manage your ESG metrics efficiently. Learn how to visually present sustainability performance with the Sustainability Scorecard.
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Scope 3 and its role in GHG accounting
The approach and calculation of the GHG balance with practical tips for Scope 3 calculation. What should you consider?
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Competitive advantage through CSRD or just a bureaucratic monster?
Competitive advantage through CSRD: how companies turn the new sustainability reporting rules into real business value instead of pure bureaucracy.
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SDG 2026: Ambitious Goals, Sobering Interim Results?
SDG 2026: Current status according to the UN report 2026, key challenges, and what companies can contribute to achieving the sustainability goals.
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CSRD Audit: What Companies should Know Now
What companies need to know about the CSRD audit: From legal requirements and types of audits to practical implementation steps.
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EmpCo Directive: Everything You Need to Know Now
Since 27 September 2026 the EmpCo rules apply in Germany via the UWG. We show what the requirements are and how companies should adapt their communication.
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5 Mistakes in Sustainability Communication
We show the most common errors in sustainability communication and explain how to avoid them to communicate more credibly.
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Sustainability Communication Overview: from Obligation to Opportunity
Sustainability communication transforms reporting into real impact: We provide an overview of opportunities, rules, and practices for companies.
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Our blog brings together numerous articles and support on the topic of CSRD, ESRS, Double Materiality Analysis and Case Studies.