AnaCap publishes 3rd annual Responsible Investing Report

Dear Customers, Partners and Friends,   Please enjoy our October ESG Monthly Newsletter: https://lnkd.in/ddWpvfxM   Key highlights 📍 ESG Regulatory Updates 1️⃣ Investor and business joint statement on Omnibus initiative: 475 organizations call on EU leaders to safeguard CSRD, ESRS, and CSDDD as vital competitiveness and investment tools 2️⃣ ESAs push for stronger PAI disclosures: Supervisors highlight progress but stress major gaps and urge more standardized, reliable sustainability reporting 3️⃣ MEPs approve cohesion funding reform: New funding priorities for mobility, housing, resilience, and green tech, with extra support for eastern border regions 4️⃣ Financial system vulnerabilities rise: EU warns of risks from global tensions, higher funding costs, and cyber threats despite strong bank capitalization   📍 Insightful ESG Research 1️⃣ Targeted exclusions improve ESG outcomes: Narrow controversy-driven exclusions show better financial and sustainability performance than broad bans 2️⃣ SBTi updates Net-Zero Power Standard: Power sector urged to decarbonize rapidly with stronger electrification and credible clean energy targets 3️⃣ European banks exposed to nature loss: Heavy lending to ecosystem-dependent firms leaves banks vulnerable to biodiversity and climate risks 4️⃣ Banks to help clients adapt to climate risks: Report urges shift from risk assessment to financing and enabling adaptation and resilience   📍 Insightful ESG News 1️⃣ Carbon capture potential reduced: Study shows storage capacity far lower than expected, stressing direct emission cuts over CCS reliance 2️⃣ PFZW cuts BlackRock ties: Dutch pension fund PFZW is scaling back its investments with BlackRock after disputes over the asset manager’s approach to sustainability and shareholder voting 3️⃣ EU to review 2035 car emissions plan early: Brussels brings forward assessment on e-fuels, industry competitiveness, and phase-out flexibility 4️⃣ SMEs and corporates to build shared ecosystem: Call for stronger supply-chain collaboration, tools, and finance to drive green transition 5️⃣ Euronext Sustainability Week highlights leaders: Enel, Veolia, and Afyren showcase pathways for capital markets supporting net-zero 6️⃣ ISO & GHG Protocol plan global standard: Initiative to unify climate reporting, harmonizing ISO 1406x with GHG Protocol 7️⃣ CDP-Confindustria to support Italian companies: Partnership to boost Italian industry innovation, digitalization, and competitiveness in the green economy 8️⃣ Italy falling behind on decarbonization: Emissions down only 2.7% in 2024; investment delays threaten EU climate target compliance  

In the world where only change is constant, I’m excited to share that we are transformig into SE Advisory Services, a new global consulting branch focused on helping organizations tackle their toughest energy, sustainability, and digital transformation challenges. With deep expertise and AI-powered solutions, SE Advisory Services delivers end-to-end support that accelerates climate action, builds resilience, and drives innovation. Proud to be part of this next chapter. Read more here: http://spr.ly/6044A97hi #SEAdvisoryServices #ImpactAtScale #NextChapter

🌍 𝗨𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗘𝗦𝗚 𝗙𝗿𝗮𝗺𝗲𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀: 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗕𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗸𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗦𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗕𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 In today’s world, Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) reporting is more than a trend — it’s a strategic necessity. Organizations are navigating a complex landscape of global standards and frameworks to build transparency, accountability, and trust. Here are some of the most influential ESG frameworks and initiatives guiding corporate sustainability today: ✅ 𝗖𝗗𝗦𝗕 – Climate Disclosure Standards Board ✅ 𝗖𝗗𝗣 – Companywide Greenhouse Gas Emissions Disclosure ✅ 𝗗𝗝𝗦𝗜 – Dow Jones Sustainability Indices ✅ 𝗚𝗥𝗜 – Global Reporting Initiative ✅ 𝗜𝗦𝗢 – International Organisation for Standardization ✅ 𝗜𝗦𝗦𝗕 – International Sustainability Standards Board ✅ 𝗦𝗔𝗦𝗕 – Sustainability Accounting Standards Board ✅ 𝗦𝗕𝗧𝗶 – Science Based Targets initiative ✅ 𝗨𝗡 𝗦𝗗𝗚𝘀 – United Nations Sustainable Development Goals ✅ 𝗧𝗖𝗙𝗗 – Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures Each framework plays a vital role in shaping how companies measure, manage, and communicate their sustainability performance — from climate action to social impact and governance ethics. At #AvasaraConsulting, we help organizations align their strategies with the right ESG frameworks to drive meaningful impact and meet stakeholder expectations. 🌱 Let’s build a more transparent, responsible, and sustainable future — together. #ESG #Sustainability #CorporateResponsibility #ClimateAction #Governance #SustainableBusiness #AvasaraConsulting

At NAEM’s FORUM25, Amanda Petzinger shared insights on adapting ESG & sustainability programs for this new era of disclosure. Key takeaways from the panel: • Biggest challenge in 2025: The constant flood of requests for information can pull teams away from meaningful strategy and progress toward real commitments. • Trends we’re seeing: More organizations are turning to automation, emphasizing stronger data collection and governance, and some are taking a step back to reset their approach as requirements shift. • Practical strategies: Connecting EHS and ESG data systems can streamline reporting, strengthen stakeholder engagement, and help teams focus on what really matters. Your turn: How is your organization adapting ESG or sustainability programs in the face of growing reporting demands? Drop your approach or biggest challenge in the comments—we’d love to hear your perspective. #NAEMFORUM25 #ESG #Sustainability #SustainabilityReporting #EHS #BenchmarkGensuite

Case Study: How ESG Frameworks Deliver Real Emission Cuts Strategy&Ops Consultancy: sustainability & digital transformation advisors based in Melbourne, working across APAC, Africa & beyond. Well-structured ESG strategies can deliver measurable climate impact is not just positive PR. As global disclosure standards tighten, firms that embed ESG into business operations are seeing tangible outcomes in efficiency, compliance, and trust. Key lessons from recent case studies: • Verified emission reductions through improved reporting and governance. • Client stories showing measurable sustainability gains. • Consultancy-led frameworks accelerating implementation across industries. • Competitive advantage built on transparency and investor confidence. At Strategy&Ops, we translate ESG strategies into tangible business value, helping clients strengthen governance, meet disclosure standards, and achieve results that endure. Explore our services & team: strategyandops.net | Let’s collaborate: info@strategyandops.net. Join our newsletter for insights and case studies: https://lnkd.in/g7FijUxy. #ESG #Sustainability #ClimateAction #NetZero #DigitalTransformation

CEOs grow more confident in business’s ability to meet 2030 net-zero goals 👉 "61% of chief executives say their companies are progressing toward their emissions goals, up from 51% a year ago, as more firms reassess and align their climate ambitions with broader business strategies. Additionally, more businesses are hiring dedicated ESG experts." https://lnkd.in/eDWdD9fc

🌍 Finance can accelerate the transition to a global economic model aligned with social and environmental sustainability principles. But only if we can trust the ESG data guiding those decisions. 🗓️ Tomorrow in Geneva, at Building Bridges 2025, we’ll be addressing this challenge directly. Our Head of ESG Solutions, Diana Rose, will join our partner, ImpactScope, to co-host a dynamic, fishbowl-style workshop:  🔹 De-risking Sustainable Finance: Ensuring Trust in ESG Data  📍 CICG – International Conference Centre Geneva  ⏱️ October 2 | 16:00–17:00 CET 🔎 Robust sustainability data is essential to steer capital toward real impact, but inconsistencies, gaps, and greenwashing risks remain widespread. This session will explore how AI-powered verification and collaborative tooling can help financial actors: 🔸 Reduce ESG data risk 🔸 Comply with evolving regulations 🔸 Confidently allocate capital aligned with sustainability goals Speakers: Michele Soavi (ImpactScope), Diana Rose (Insig AI), Caroline Perriard (StratEdge), Maylix Brianto (CAIA Association), Nicholas C. Niggli (Green Digital Finance Alliance / Geneva Graduate Institute), Natalie Benz (Quantis), Paola Fudakowska (Legal & Human Rights Consultancy). 👉 Learn more: https://lnkd.in/evvHBAQ4    🤝 If you’re attending #BuildingBridges2025 and want to connect with Diana, please get in touch. #SustainableFinance #ESG #AI

Over more than 30 years, the B4SI Framework has evolved thanks to the work of its Network, providing companies with the global standard for managing and measuring corporate social impact. Now, we’re proud to announce a refreshed B4SI Impact Toolkit and the integration of Natural Capital indicators – two key updates designed to help companies embed impact more effectively into their strategies, operations, and reporting. ✨ The refreshed Impact Toolkit provides practitioners with the clarity, consistency, and confidence they need to: ...define the impact their initiatives can deliver, ...identify robust indicators to measure progress, ...capture reliable data with partners, and ...turn insights into compelling narratives that showcase value. 🌱 The addition of Natural Capital indicators, developed in partnership with a global working group of 30 companies, reflects the growing recognition that social and environmental impacts are deeply interconnected. These indicators help practitioners measure the outcomes of social initiatives on both people and nature — aligning with frameworks such as TNFD and TISFD. Together, these updates ensure a more holistic understanding of impact — enabling companies to turn data into insight, and insight into sustainable action. 🔗 Read more: https://lnkd.in/e3eN4-Ki 📩 Get in touch with our team: mail@b4si.net #B4SI #ImpactMeasurement #ESG #SocialImpact #Sustainability #CorporateResponsibility #ImpactToolkit #NaturalCapital

Really excited to share this piece of work with my network! Measuring impact is one of the biggest challenges we hear across companies. Coming from the nonprofit world, I know that the most meaningful indicators come from those closest to the challenges — the beneficiaries themselves, so just providing companies with copy and paste indicators wasn't an option. We also appreciate that CSR teams and nonprofits are strapped for both time and resources. That's why I'm proud to share this impact toolkit, that helps companies apply the B4SI Framework to simplify the impact measurement process without watering it down. This was a massive labor of love across the entire B4SI Team! If you're interested in learning more, or just chatting impact, feel free to get in touch.

There’s been a lot of talk lately about whether, despite the setbacks, ESG is still on the rise. From where I stand, companies are absolutely moving forward.⚙️Refining strategies, reporting with greater purpose, and acting on sustainability goals that reach far beyond compliance. 🌱 Since launching our ESG Assessment Tool earlier this year, we’ve seen this momentum firsthand. Organizations across regions are using it to understand where they stand and take more strategic steps toward better ESG performance. 🌏 Our upcoming ESG Assessment Webinar will build on these experiences, bringing together partners from the Inogen Alliance, including colleagues from HPC AG, Chola MS Risk Services Limited (CMSRS), Integral Consult Sustainera Solutions and EnviroSolutions & Consultingfor a roundtable discussion on local ESG experiences and emerging insights. Join us on October 21 to be part of the conversation: https://lnkd.in/dfubpVqK #ESG #ESGAssessment #Sustainability #Globalimpact #InogenAlliance #ESGTool