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Our sustainability experts around the globe deliver expertise to support businesses on their sustainability journey, whether they are at the beginning or already tackling complex ESG challenges. Visit our blog for insights on how to embed ESG in your business strategy, implement sustainable changes, or navigate sustainability reporting and assurance regulations.
Podcast | Let’s talk sustainability
'Let’s talk sustainability' is the Mazars podcast series that explores the evolving sustainability landscape for business.
Finance for good
Sustainability has become a leading strategic priority for the financial sector. Climate change, in particular, is widely recognised as a major threat to the stability of the world economy.
Let's talk diversity & inclusion
In recent years, many new trends have reshaped the corporate diversity and inclusion agenda: Covid-19, acts of racism, gender inequalities and violence against women, talent attrition and competition, new remote working models, and the economic recession. As we move forward, companies must rethink and accelerate their practices and policies to create inclusive work environments where top talent...
Depending on where your business is in its sustainability journey, we will assemble a team of area specialists that is focused on your unique needs and can offer solutions aligned with your goals. Whether it’s supply chain awareness, carbon mapping, climate change risk assessments or diversity promotion, we have the expertise and experience to deliver solutions that will support companies for the long-term. We believe our bespoke approach means you’ll always have the right experts for the right project.
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C-suite barometer 2023: ESG insights
With sustainability rising to the top of the C-suite agenda for planned investment, our C-suite ESG insights reports explore the current sustainability trends, priorities and challenges for businesses.
ESG: where are you on the journey?
As environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues rise in global importance and increasingly dominate the business narrative, the Mazars report 'ESG: where are you on the journey?' sets out choices and pathways for companies of all sizes and sectors as they look to embark on the transition to a more sustainable business model.
A practical guide to sustainability
15/11/2021 With societal expectations increasingly permeating corporate governance, companies need to evolve their business models to embrace lasting value creation that benefits not only the shareholders, but also internal and external stakeholders as well as wider society.
Sustainability reporting in Asia
Are the EU’s initiatives the benchmark for ESG disclosure in the region?
Sustainability reporting in the public sector
28/07/2023 Ron Horsmans, Partner at Mazars, discusses sustainability reporting in the public and social sector and what organisations should be doing.
COP27: the global effort to build a better future
Climate change is no longer a minority belief, it is a global priority for every one of us. Increasing concerns for the state of the planet and life as we know it has led to a fundamental shift in behaviours in both individuals and organisations, with sustainability now front and centre of the international agenda.
Automotive suppliers face Green Taxonomy choices
02/11/2022 With the first reports on the EU’s Green Taxonomy eligibility ratios now published, what has been the impact on automotive suppliers? The Green Taxonomy entered into force in the EU on 1 January 2022 as a first step towards directing capital investments towards more sustainable activities.
Compliance is key for OEM sustainability aims
02/11/2022 Despite the additional information supplied by the EU concerning the Green Taxonomy that came into force on 1 January 2022, certain interpretations persist in the automotive sector.
Banks road test sustainability strategies
04/03/2022 Most banks now identify environmental targets for their activities, but only 24% of them have set net zero financed emissions targets in line with the Paris Agreement objectives, according to Mazars Responsible Banking Benchmark Study 2021[1]. In addition, the identification of social targets as a long-term sustainability strategy continues to lag environmental targets set.
The move to mandatory sustainability disclosure
11/02/2022 Sustainability disclosure and reporting standards aim to foster transparency of banks’ environmental, societal and governance (ESG) risks, opportunities and impacts. Disclosures seek to explain the implications of ESG matters on banks’ business performance and risks, enhance portfolio transparency and overall exposure for external stakeholders, and describe how ESG is managed.
An evolving sustainability governance landscape
28/01/2022 Banks have been steadily allocating formal responsibility for sustainability-related matters within their board and management functions and adopting specific oversight processes. However, those responsibilities and who is accountable can differ depending on the prevailing regulatory environment, geographic location or board and management’s preferences.
Mazars supports the FAST-Infra initiative
Mazars is proud to announce its active support to FAST-Infra, the ‘Finance to Accelerate the Sustainable Transition-Infrastructure’ initiative and its contribution to the development of the Sustainable Infrastructure (SI) Label – a consistent, globally applicable labelling system designed to identify and evaluate sustainable infrastructure assets.
Tracking the green transition with OMFIF
29/09/2021 There is no longer any question about whether to transition from brown to green finance – only how. Easy access to climate risk data and global regulation promises to help policymakers see the big picture and better understand what is missing in order to make the transition a success.
Fostering a culture of sustainability
17/09/2021 The tone at the top typically establishes the foundations and values upon which a culture of sustainability is built. Developed at board level and communicated consistently across an organisation, ESG values need to be reflected in a bank’s governance structure if they are to last.
The case for improving sustainability disclosures
09/09/2021 Developing innovative products and harmonised frameworks across banking activities is crucial to achieving sustainable finance objectives and contributing to global transition targets. Yet, a lack of standardised reporting frameworks means identifying and comparing sustainable products and services remains a challenge.
Getting granular on emissions disclosure
06/09/2021 Banks are adopting risk management practices that account for climate-related risks in response to growing recognition that climate change negatively impacts operations and revenues.
C-suite: interviews and insights from LatAm
16/06/2021 Six interviews with partners across Latin America reveal a complicated C-suite agenda that is balancing economic imperatives with societal and environmental pressures. Read excerpts from each interview below and see the report – featuring partners from Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Mexico and Uruguay
EC sustainability directive builds on EFRAG advice
28/04/2021 The recently released proposal for the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) aims to create a robust common language for sustainability reporting in the EU. Adopted by the European Commission and currently making its way through the European Parliament and Council, the directive imposes common sustainability reporting standards that large businesses and listed...
Carbon neutrality: the ultimate goal
20/04/2021 Business leaders are unsure of how to go carbon neutral and uncertain of the opportunities if they do, according to a recent Mazars survey. Marking its release, Mathieu Mougard, Partner, discusses what’s stopping business leaders from going further and why the private sector has to take the necessary steps to reduce the global carbon footprint.
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.
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...
Designing the blueprints for future cities
Most of the planet’s emissions are produced by cities and their populations: in the coming years urban mobility will have to play a greater role in reducing them. From hydrogen buses and smart traffic lights, to reimagined town plans and data-driven cycle routes, cities around the world are already finding ways to become greener and easier places to live and work.
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.
Safe & sustainable: mobility in the 21st century
28/10/2020 2020 is set to go down as the year when the movement of people, goods and services changed drastically. The consequences of Covid-19 have led to a sheer drop in the use of shared transport, businesses searching to fill supply chain gaps and governments trying to balance protecting their people with preventing economic crises.
Big Data’s Impact on the Hospitality Sector
How to achieve growth in a more sustainable and responsible way in the hospitality industry has been a priority for some time.
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.
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...
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.
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...
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.
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.
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.
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.
Financial risks of climate change
Major banks try to mitigate financial risks of climate change – but global response is inconsistent, reveals Mazars’ research.
Gender Balance Index 2020 launches
Gender balance in central banks is improving but progress is slow, reveals index and report from Mazars and the Official Monetary and Financial Institutions Forum (OMFIF). The OMFIF Gender Balance Index tracks the presence of men and women in senior positions at central banks, sovereign funds and public pension funds. The study, now in its seventh year, scores and ranks institutions based on...
Tackling climate change: Mazars - OMFIF Report
Mazars and the Official Monetary and Financial Institutions Forum (OMFIF) are proud to have come together to produce a global report providing unique insight on current and upcoming financial regulatory evolutions aimed at tackling climate change. What policy adjustments are being undertaken in different jurisdictions around the world to assess and control climate risks? How are these actions...