MR. BAS A.S. VAN LEEUWEN staat cliënten bij in strafrechtelijke kwesties, bestuursrechtelijke toezicht- en handhavingszaken en interne en externe onderzoeken. De advocaat verricht op verzoek van cliënten interne onderzoeken, adviseert, procedeert en onderhandelt met toezichthouders en het Openbaar Ministerie. Zijn cliënten zijn soms benadeeld door non-compliant handelen, soms worden zij daarvan beschuldigd.
The scope of the reporting requirements under the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) encompasses various aspects of sustainability reporting. The CSRD extends reporting obligations to a wide range of organizations, including large public-interest entities (PIEs) and certain smaller companies. In summary, the CSRD expands the scope of sustainability reporting by…
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It's important for organizations to address the challenges of CSRD while leveraging the opportunities to integrate sustainability into their corporate culture and create value for all stakeholders. A strategic approach to compliance can help organizations overcome these challenges and maximize the benefits.…
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It is important to note that CSRD compliance requires ongoing adherence and improvement, as sustainability reporting is an evolving and complex process. Engaging experts in sustainability reporting and governance can assist organizations at each stage of the approach and ensure effective compliance with the CSRD.…
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Early compliance with CSRD standards is not only an obligation but also presents opportunities for growth, improved performance, and value creation in both financial and societal aspects. It can help organizations better prepare for the increasing focus on sustainability in the business world.…
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The Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) is an international working group established by the Financial Stability Board (FSB), an international body focused on financial stability. The TCFD's purpose is to promote transparency regarding climate-related financial risks and opportunities. The TCFD has developed guidelines that organizations, both companies and…
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The Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR) is an EU regulation aimed at promoting the integration of sustainability considerations in the financial sector and providing investors with transparent information about the sustainability characteristics of financial products. SFDR obliges financial market participants, such as investment firms, asset managers, and insurance companies, to…
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The Non-Financial Reporting Directive (NFRD) is an EU directive that requires large companies and listed firms to disclose non-financial information in their annual reports. This non-financial information pertains to aspects such as environmental, social, and employee matters, human rights, anti-corruption efforts, and diversity within the board of directors. The aim…
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The EU Taxonomy, formally known as the EU Regulation on the establishment of a framework to facilitate sustainable investment, is European legislation aimed at providing a common classification system for determining which economic activities can be considered environmentally sustainable or "green." The EU Taxonomy was developed as part of the…
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The European Green Deal is an ambitious policy initiative of the European Union (EU) aimed at making Europe climate-neutral by 2050. It is a comprehensive strategy focused on transforming the EU into a sustainable, green economy and addressing climate change and environmental issues.…
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The Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) is a European regulation aimed at enhancing and harmonizing sustainability reporting by large listed companies and other large entities within the European Union (EU). The CSRD aims to increase transparency and comparability of sustainability information so that investors, policymakers, and stakeholders can make better-informed…
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