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Deloitte claims ‘executives see few trade-offs between business success and climate action’

Ex- Italian premier expresses concern about sector specific reporting standards and pressure on SMEs

Research on practical application of ESRS shows 'affected communities' is issue most likely to be omitted

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2,000 companies were assessed on ethics, decent work, and human rights.

Canada, the US, France and the UK have seen breakthroughs on due diligence, greenwashing, shareholder proposals and Scope 3 emissions

Eight listed companies have shared their reflections on conducting the evaluations under CSRD

Vodafone sustainability manager also highlights risk of 'over-collaboration'

Shareholders used to push firms to outperform peers, but the rise in passive investing means the focus is now on systemic risks

Firms weigh up pros and cons of non-compliance with CSRD in light of impracticalities