Don’t Be Deceived About ESG Sentiment. Companies Must Up Their Compliance Game.

August 12, 2024 EcoVadis EN


Reports of ESG’s death are greatly exaggerated. If anything, it’s hit a growth spurt as new regulations come online: 99% of the Fortune 500 published some form of ESG data last year.

Workiva research shows 87% of corporate reporting professionals will find it challenging to comply with new ESG due-diligence regulations, however, putting renewed emphasis on ESG compliance internally.

Evolving ESG laws represent more than just an incremental increase in due-diligence compliance requirements; rather, they signal a rapid change in the corporate regulatory landscape, with corporate value chains front and center.



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EcoVadis is a purpose-driven company dedicated to embedding sustainability intelligence into every business decision worldwide. We offer a full range of solutions including IQ-Plus Risk & Compliance Management, EcoVadis Ratings, and Carbon Action Module for Scope 3 Decarbonization. Key features like 360/Live News Monitoring, Academy E-learning and Corrective action plans help companies comply with ESG regulations, reduce GHG emissions, and improve the sustainability performance of their business and value chain across 250 industries in 185 countries.

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