Growing sustainably

As auditors and advisors, our role is to help our clients grow responsibly in an inclusive, ethical and transparent manner, and with purpose, for the long term. As an international firm, we also need to walk the talk: we need to grow sustainably and apply to ourselves the same discipline that is expected from our clients.

Sustainability reporting: towards EU standards

12/03/2021 Two recent reports mandated by the European Commission have made recommendations on the development of EU sustainability reporting standards. The publication of each signifies that positive change is coming; below, Maud Gaudry shares her insight on the future of sustainability reporting and her experience working on one of the reports.

Benchmarking responsible banking: key figures

12/03/2020 Banks across the world are facing complex sustainability questions, from assessing climate-related risks to maximising green financing opportunities. Up against an unprecedented pandemic, investors, regulators and banks continue to firmly acknowledge the importance of solving environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues.

Luxury: new customers, new concerns

16/02/2021 Luxury brands need to invest in sustainability and implement more circular practices if they want to appeal to the customers driving their growth. Fashion houses that carry on doing what they have always done risk falling behind - according to our recent report on the future of the luxury business model. So, how do luxury brands adjust to the demands of new customers who put a...

The bank making a trillion-dollar investment

02/12/2020 Climate change has ruinous effects on the environment and is increasingly understood to be a major threat to economic stability. Financial institutions around the world, in response, are taking action by offering investment and lending products linked to clients’ sustainability credentials and achievements. In a recent interview with Mazars, Zoë Knight, Group Head of the HSBC Centre...

Interview: The luxury industry faces its future

01/12/2020 Marking the release of Mazars’ new report on how the luxury business model is being made over, we speak to Comité Colbert CEO Bénédicte Epinay about the resilience of the luxury industry, the importance of Gen Y and Z to its future, and how sustainability is taking centre stage.

Report: Time for Sustainable Change

01/07/2020 Is sustainability in business still a publicity or marketing initiative? Does financial profitability always have to come first. Read the latest thinking from European Business Group Leaders.

Standardising extra-financial data

06/07/2020 Investing responsibly is no longer just a communications trend, a way to clear the conscience or enhance a corporate brand. Today, the practice is undertaken out of sincere societal commitments – driven by the expectations of those you work for and with, as well as growing awareness of the very real value of sustainable, green assets.

Developing a framework for climate-related risk

08/04/2020 As climate-related threats increasingly dominate our environment, attention is now turning to the impact on global financial stability. Mark kennedy looks at the effect on the financial services industry and how the regulatory landscape is likely to change.

Time to rethink risk

31/03/2020 Why integrating ESG should be a strategic priority in financial services.

Gender equality: what corporations can do

16/03/2020 The task before companies is not to find ways for women to better fit the current business model, but rather to rethink the model entirely so they can create inclusive places to work.

Audit reform and shaping a sustainable industry

16/02/2020 Mazars holds the fundamental belief that audit forms the foundations of a fair and prosperous world. The practice has always been at the heart of our business – and it remains so.

The personal side of running a POB

13/01/2020 When you’re responsible for its founding, its success and its future – the ups and downs of running a medium-sized, privately-owned business affect you that bit more.

French regulator CMA recommendations

08/10/2019 In April, following a series of corporate failures without any warning from the auditors, the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) published a report recommending mandatory joint audit as a cornerstone of audit reform in the UK. The CMA sees joint audit as the only proven measure against a lack of competition in the audit market for large companies. This caused a global debate on...

Integrating sustainability into risk management

20/09/2019 Governments, regulators, and much of the investment community are all highlighting that environmental, social, and governance (ESG) issues need to rise up the agenda at company boards. However, many of these corporations are asking why this is the case and what is in it for them. In order to help address these questions, Mazars interviewed 15 multinational companies headquartered in...

Joint Audit: The solution to increase competition

15/07/2019 Christoph, you are a longstanding advocate of audit reform. Why is this such a hot topic today in the UK and beyond?

Big Data’s Impact on Sustainability

10/07/2019 How to achieve growth in a more sustainable and responsible way in the hospitality industry has been a priority for some time. While the industry can act as a positive economic force, it’s also true that the growing number of people travelling each year poses additional challenges including greenhouse gas emissions, resource management, as well as the impact on local communities and...

Regulation and Sustainability

14/05/2019 How sustainability is understood by businesses and investors has changed dramatically since the 1960s. It has grown from being an annual report to shareholders of the actions taken in relation to a company’s social and ethical obligations, to becoming an integral part of many companies’ business strategies.

Technology and Sustainability

07/05/2019 With more and more technological advances on the rise, companies are starting to discover the importance and advantages of incorporating these technologies for sustainable practices. Some of the world’s biggest companies are looking towards new technologies such as blockchain, artificial intelligence(AI), and the Internet of Things (IoT) to improve their environmental, social, and...

2019 US Water Industry Outlook

27/03/2019 Mazars has the pleasure to launch the 2019 edition of US Water Industry Outlook. In this edition, we continue to provide our perspective on key topics surrounding operations, finance and future trends in water services.

Using SDGs to Add Value to Business

26/03/2019 Mazars is proud to be the gold sponsor of the 2018 Global Goals Yearbook – a publication in support of the SDGs and the advancement of corporate sustainability globally.

Ethics at the heart of value creation

Brands are expected to adopt new practices and integrate ethics into their business models.

Respecting Human Rights is a Business Investment

24/09/2019 During the 2015 edition of the European Development Days (EDD) in Brussels, a session was held on “Business and Human Rights: from principles to practice, two innovative tools for compliance and reporting”. While the concept of Human Rights has been discussed, debated and even globally institutionalised over the past few decades, it is only recently that we have truly begun to ask...