CBAM from 2026. What It Means for Business
From 2026, CBAM makes carbon emissions of imported goods a direct cost for businesses trading with the EU.
Carbonsafe: Bulgaria’s Bridge Between Agriculture and Carbon Sustainability
Carbonsafe is a Bulgarian carbon farming program that supports ESG goals through certified carbon credits, soil health improvement, and measurable climate impact.
IntegratESG | Turning sustainability into practice
Author: Dr. Evelina Van Mensel In today’s economy, sustainable development is no longer just a matter of corporate responsibility – it is a key driver of competitiveness, innovation, and long-term value.IntegratESG, a project funded by the European Commission, aims to make ESG principles (Environmental, Social, Governance) understandable, practical, and accessible to everyone – from small […]
ESG Legal Update | Kinstellar
ESG legal update in Central and Eastern Europe and Central Asia regions January 2025 Authors: Kinstellar – Jan Lehký, Olena Kuchynska, Mariana Varbanova The past year has seen a flurry of regulatory developments related to Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG), particularly in the alignment of climate, environmental and reporting rules across the Central and Eastern […]
The European Banking Authority (EBA) has published requirements for banks to manage risks related to ESG
On January 9, 2025, the European Banking Authority (EBA) published its final report outlining its Guidelines for the Management of Environmental, Social, and Governance Risks (“Guidelines”). The Guidelines detail how credit institutions should identify, measure, manage, and monitor ESG risks within the context of their overall risk management framework. They align with the obligation set […]
Why does the social aspect of ESG reporting create difficulties for businesses?
The Social Component in ESG Reporting Presents Challenges for Businesses Before seeking the answer to this question, it is essential to clearly define what is meant by the social impact of a business. In the context of ESG and sustainability, the social aspect pertains to people and all the impacts and interconnections that companies can […]
ЕSG and Communications: the road to sustainability
Guest Post by Justine Toms. ESG and communications: building responsible and transparent business practicesIn today’s business world, where public opinion and brand perception play an increasingly important role, ESG principles are becoming more and more important for companies to operate and manage their reputations successfully. ESG is a framework for assessing businesses with respect to […]
Greenwashing – deceptive tactics behind environmental claims
We all say that “honesty is the best policy”. In a world increasingly driven by environmental consciousness and sustainable choices, it is critical for consumers and investors to make well-informed decisions. Yet beneath the surface of environmental marketing in some cases lies a deceptive practice known as greenwashing. While greenwashing may seem harmless on the […]
ESG Reports. The key aspects, why they are important and how they are prepared
ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) reporting is a tool that provides comprehensive information about a company’s impact on the environment, society and the way it is governed. Here we look at what ESG reporting is, why it is essential and how companies should prepare it. What are ESG reports? ESG reports are a document that […]
What we know about ESG Regulations in 2023
Key points and forecasts In 2023, we are seeing a greater focus than ever on ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) regulations and their importance in the financial and business world. In the following text we provide an overview of the key aspects and forecasts related to ESG regulations for this year. Growing importance of ESG regulations […]