Insights

Keep yourself up to date with the latest trends, insights and best practices to help accelerate your business within the ESG landscape.

Texcon empowers a sustainable community in textiles and fashion

Morten Bratterud, Membership Manager at Texcon, sits down with Position Green to discuss sustainability in the textile and fashion industry.

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Delving into the fundamentals of ESRS assurance readiness

In this piece, we dive deeper into the basics of the requirements related to the introduction of the CSRD and the ESRS.

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How to gather data for your ESRS reporting

Webinar: How to gather data for your ESRS reporting

Our experts offer practical guidance on how to gather data for your ESRS reporting.

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Proactive Planning: A Recommended Timeline for Your Sustainability Journey

To make the most of today’s frameworks, Position Green has developed a recommended timeline that can serve as a checklist and help guide corporate sustainability journeys.

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Preparing for the CSRD and ESRS: A Guide for CFOs

This guide covers what CFOs need to know about the CSRD/ESRS and how they can prepare for meeting the new requirements.

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ESRS compliance: How to secure internal investment and stakeholder buy-in

Amélie Huart, Director at Position Green, shares some of the vital steps to ensuring a successful process.

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ESG100 insights: Preparing for ESRS compliance

We provide some useful insights from the ESG100, key takeaways from the study and advice on how to better prepare for the upcoming ESRS requirements.

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ESG100 Methodology: Insight into the scoring and analysis of ESRS readiness

The 2023 ESG100 is the first large-scale study of how well prepared companies are for the ESRS, due to take effect in 2024.

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Webinar: Unlocking Value – ESG Integration Throughout the Investment Cycle

Listen and engage with our expert panelists as they guide you through their experience throughout the entire investment cycle.

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Sustainable Edge: A Green Product Alone Will Not Make the Future Green – A Conversation with FREYR’s Hege Marie Norheim

Sustainable Edge: A Green Product Alone Will Not Make the Future Green – A Conversation with FREYR’s Hege Marie Norheim

In this inaugural podcast episode of Sustainable Edge, your host Joachim Nahem is joined by Hege Marie Norheim at FREYR Battery.

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Transparent portfolio management: The quest for high-quality ESG data

This article looks at how private market players can collect, report and analyse high-quality data across their portfolio while also identifying ESG risks and opportunities.

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Why ESG due diligence in private equity is business critical, and can drive positive change

In this Insights piece, we speak with Copenhagen-based Bengt Enge on why good ESG due diligence is becoming business critical for the investment community.

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Webinar: Sustainability reporting – How to align your report with the ESRS

Listen to our sustainability reporting experts as they provide insights and examples on how to meet the ESRS reporting requirements.

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Cracking the ESG Code in the US: Double Materiality Assessments Unleash Hidden Financial Potential

This article delves into the critical role of materiality assessments for US companies, highlighting their financial value and outlining their importance in identifying and prioritizing ESG issues.

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Webinar: Unlocking ESRS Assurance Readiness – Best Practices and Key Insights

Listen as our experts guide you through how to prepare for the ESRS implementation while ensuring assurance readiness.

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Your questions answered: Navigating the final ESRS draft

Position Green has received many questions from clients and companies related to the updated ESRS draft proposed by the EU Commission.

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Independent research firm Verdantix names Position Green as Innovator in ESG & Sustainability technology

Verdantix have listed Position Green in its latest Green Quadrant report, illustrating the scope and capabilities of our market leading ESG & sustainability market offering.

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The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): Championing Inclusion and Addressing Challenges

The article discusses the transformative impact of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in promoting accessibility, equality, and inclusion for people with disabilities (PWD) since its enactment in 1990.

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Guide: How to Prepare for the Upcoming Sustainability Reporting Season

Effective preparation is key to ensuring successful reporting that demonstrates progress, engages stakeholders, and enhances sustainability performance.

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Exploring the ESG Terrain: A Comprehensive Overview of the US ESG Landscape

Within the United States (US), the adoption of Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) reporting has gained significant traction.

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How to measure and report electricity consumption

Get guidance on how to calculate and report Scope 2 emissions based on Position Green’s best practice.

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Webinar: ESRS – Navigating a New Era for Sustainability Reporting

Download our webinar in partnership with CDP packed with insights on the published European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS).

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How to assess your sustainability reporting period

To ensure the effectiveness and continuous improvement of your sustainability reporting, it is crucial to assess your reporting period thoroughly.

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Enhancing ESRS Reporting with an Efficient Software Solution

In this article, we explore how ESRS reporting works in practice by using an ESG software solution.

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Methodology for Climate Calculations and Emissions Factors

Learn how we work with companies to measure, report and reduce greenhouse gas emissions throughout their organisation and value chain.

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Unraveling the US SEC’s Climate Disclosure

In this article, we will walk you through all the essential information relating to the SEC climate disclosure rule.

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Checklist for SFDR Implementation for Fund Managers

With the deadline to report on SFDR disclosures fast approaching, we have put together a checklist to make sure you have the PAI reporting and data collection in place.

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How to integrate Human Rights Due Diligence within your business: Your questions answered

Our Human Rights Lead Tariq Desai answers some of the most frequently asked questions about the processes and approaches related to conducting adequate HRDD.

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Unlocking corporate sustainability: Demystifying ESRS/CSRD for US companies

The European Union has taken significant strides in establishing sustainable reporting standards for companies operating within its member states. Will the impact of these regulations affect US-based companies?

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Webinar: Navigating the Updated ESRS Draft – Key Changes and Implementation Roadmap

Our ESG experts guide you through the changes in the updated ESRS draft and discuss their practical implications.

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What is the future of ESG software?

Jonas Bohlin, Chief Product Officer at Position Green, looks at some of the opportunities in the field of ESG data and the tech innovations to keep you one step ahead.

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Key takeaways from Position Act 2023

Position Green hosted its annual user event on 31 May this year. Discover some of the useful insights and takeaways from Position Act 2023.

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Beyond Net Zero – why due diligence in biodiversity has become a hot agenda item for portfolio companies and their investors

Our resident experts Thomas Engmose & Julie Aamodt provide an insight into ESG due diligence.

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Position Green launches inaugural ESG Report 2022

This report sets the baseline from the Group’s first year of existence, and blueprints future reporting standards for itself and for clients.

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Best practices for tackling Scope 3 emissions management

Amélie Huart, Director at Position Green, looks at some key trends affecting Scope 3 as well as some useful approaches to get you started on the path to meaningful impact.

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Green financing – administrative product or climate rescue?

Arvid Liepe, CFO at Swedish property company Wihlborgs, reflects on why companies receive more “green points” for building new properties than repurposing existing ones.

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TCFD, CDP, ISSB: A Clear Picture from the Sustainability Puzzle

As more companies are actively working to integrate ESG scores into their corporate fiduciary reporting, the question lies, which sustainability reporting framework should they adopt?

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ESRS Double Materiality Assessment: Your questions answered

Position Green has received many questions from customers and companies about the processes and approaches involved in double materiality assessment. Our experienced advisors answer some of the most frequently asked questions.

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MTG sets a high bar for sustainability as an industry game changer

Sofie Folkeson, Head of Customer Success at Position Green, met with Catarina Larsson, Head of Corporate Sustainability at MTG.

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Unlocking the power of stakeholders in the ESRS Double Materiality Assessment

In this article, we explore the critical role that stakeholders play in the materiality assessment process.

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Key data trends and insights from the European reporting season

Petter Olson, Platform Onboarding Director at Position Green, has identified key data trends and common challenges for businesses going forward.

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Why companies need ESG software for their ESRS reporting

Listen as Felicia Gustafson, Product Manager & ESG Solutions Team Lead at Position Green, walk you through the key benefits of a digital platform and a full-cycle solution.

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Human Rights Due Diligence: Episode 3

In this third episode, our Human Rights experts Prosha Aziz and Tariq Desai walk you through how to turn abstract and qualitative data on HRDD into measurable and actionable insights.

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Human Rights Due Diligence: Episode 2

In this second episode, our Human Rights experts Prosha Aziz and Tariq Desai walk you through six essential steps on how to get started with Human Rights Due Diligence.

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Human Rights Due Diligence: Episode 1

In the first episode, our human rights experts Tariq Desai and Prosha Aziz walk you through what Human Rights Due Diligence is and who it affects.

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Webinar: How to integrate Human Rights Due Diligence within your business

What is Human Rights Due Diligence (HRDD) and how does it work in practice? Learn from our expert panel about what it is, where to start and how to implement it.

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Insights from year one of EU Taxonomy reporting

Position Green taxonomy expert Tony Christensen reflects on some of the pain points, the lessons learned, and how companies can better prepare for the evolving framework.

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Structure for EU Taxonomy

Streamline your structure for EU Taxonomy data reporting

Isabella Viman, ESG Solution Specialist at Position Green, gives some quick insights into what EU Taxonomy reporting entails.

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Wallenius Wilhelmsen – putting data to work to keep the world in motion

We asked Jørgen Westrum Thorsen to share some insights into how they work with sustainability issues and how data can support effective decision-making.

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5 ways to ensure data quality through dynamic stakeholder engagement

With a new wave of ESG disclosure regulation taking effect in the near future, it is increasingly important to ensure accurate, high-quality data in your sustainability reporting.

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EU Taxonomy Guide

This guide gives you an overview of what the taxonomy entails and how it can be used to create a competitive edge.

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6 top tips ESG learning

How learning can boost your organisation’s ESG impact

Position Green’s Paulina Björk and Richard Silvekroon share valuable insights on how learning can be an important tool to achieve ESG ambitions

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Local Law 97 – Taking Steps Towards Compliance

Real estate owners in New York City face compliance challenges with Local Law 97, the city’s ambitious sustainability initiative and the first-of-its-kind GHG emissions cap for buildings.

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How to report on ESRS and CSRD

A guide to the CSRD and ESRS

In this guide, we will walk you through all the essential information relating to the CSRD and ESRS

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CSRD and ESRS: Your questions answered

How many disclosure requirements are mandatory under the ESRS? Our in-house experts answer some of the most frequently asked questions

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Webinar: ESRS challenges – How to approach Double Materiality Assessment

Listen as our in-house experts share their insights on how to approach Double Materiality Assessment

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ESG Outlook 2023 – Pressure mounts to back up net-zero claims

CEO of Position Green, Joachim Nahem, discusses upcoming challenges and the steps to be taken to stay ahead of the curve.

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Webinar: Ensure high-quality ESG data through dynamic stakeholder engagement

Listen to our experts who will guide you through best practices on when and how to involve internal stakeholders.

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Enabling ESG transformation across private markets – EDCI

Global private markets are facing many challenges as the ESG transformation undergoes rapid acceleration.

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Quick tips for transparent GHG reporting

Frithjof Grønlien, Special Advisor at Position Green, gives advice on how to make your greenhouse gas reporting in Scope 2 and Scope 3 more transparent for stakeholders and investors.

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Smart Innovators: ESG Reporting And Data Management Software

This independent Verdantix report provides an in-depth evaluation of Position Green as one of 39 top vendors in a review of more than 450 ESG software providers.

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How Life Cycle Assessment can make your business more sustainable

What is Life Cycle Assessment, how is an LCA study conducted and how can it benefit your business? We asked Raminta to share her insights and the process involved.

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Davos 2023: Key ESG insights and takeaways

Joachim Nahem shares his thoughts on Davos 2023, upcoming disclosure requirements, and how to future-proof your business with ESG.

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ESG year in review – looking back on 2022

We’ve sat down with our CEO, Joachim Nahem, as he takes us through Position Green’s ESG Year in Review.

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How Volvo Cars succeeded with their CDP scoring

How Volvo Cars succeeded with their CDP scoring

We talked to Ulrika Linneroth, Sustainability Governance at Volvo Cars, about their CDP journey and how they succeeded in getting their CDP score. 

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Webinar: How can companies prepare for ESRS?

What is ESRS, why is it introduced and what are the key requirements? A recorded version of the webinar is now available.

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Do ESG critics have a point?

In the year 2022, ESG is about risk management and long-term value creation, not window dressing, says Kristian R. Andersen at Position Green Advisory.

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Understanding physical climate risk and how to assess it

What is physical climate risk, how do you evaluate it and why do businesses need to assess it? We asked Hans Brenna Schjønberg, Special Advisor at Position Green.

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COP27 – how businesses can play a role

COP27 is being held in Sharm El-Sheikh. As the clock ticks on climate change, what role can businesses play? 

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A guide to Human Rights Due Diligence

In this guide, we will walk you through all the essential information about HRDD and how to get started.

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Woody Customer Case

We met with Patric Wichman, Sustainability Manager at Woody, to talk about Woody’s challenges within sustainability and how Position Green Platform has solved them.

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Boosting pension through sustainability data

Johanna Lundgren Gestlöf, Head of Sustainability at SPP, how pension and sustainability are related.

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How Arwidsro incorporated sustainability into their business strategy

Meet Maria Björkling: Head of Sustainability and Business Developer at the real estate company Arwidsro.

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What you need to know about the new EU directive CSRD

We’re seeing the EU’s new reporting regulation appearing everywhere. Calum Revfem, Director at Position Green, clarifies what CSRD is and to whom it applies.

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Lekolar Customer Case

We met with Pierre Lennartsson, Sustainability Manager and Hanna Bremander, Sustainability Specialist at Lekolar to talk about their sustainability work and how Position Green Platform has helped them make better decisions.

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Mathem Customer Case

We met with Laura Zacharias, Business Developer at Mathem, to talk about Mathem’s sustainability work and how Position Green Platform has helped them receive a clear and measurable overview of their...

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Webinar: Accelerating the ESG transition – how can data drive value creation?

A recorded version is now available. Listen to a stellar panel of experts who discuss examples of how investors can lead the way.

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Addressing Human Rights Due Diligence with data reporting

We sat down with Prosha Aziz, who talks us through how adapting to relevant data reporting may help your company approach the current topic of HRDD

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Norwegian Transparency Law – A law we didn’t know we needed

Tariq Desai and Amanda Sørum from our Human Rights advisory team writes about the Norwegian Transparency Law on human rights and decent working conditions

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Webinar: How to approach biodiversity

At the end of May, Position Green hosted a webinar titled “How to approach biodiversity”. A recorded version is now available.

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Key trends and recommendations for sustainability reporting

Calum Revfem's top 5 recommendations for first-time reporters

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New Norwegian Human Rights Due Diligence law: What you can expect

The Act marks a turning point in Norway in how companies are expected to do business, with proper human rights due diligence now being a key requirement.

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Why biodiversity loss is a financial risk

Julie Aamodt, Associate at Position Green Advisory, reflects on why companies should care about the biodiversity crisis and how they can help tackle it.

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Position Green Platform launches SASB Marine Transportation Standard

We sat down with Björn Johansson (CTO), Prosha Aziz (Sustainability Platform Manager) and Amanda Sørum (Senior Associate) to learn more about the solution and what value it adds to our customers. 

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The top things to consider in CDP reporting

Frithjof Grønlien, Manager at Position Green, gives us his best tips.

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Reviewing your measurement structure – time to get started

Sofia Folkesson, Head of Customer Success, shares her best advice on how to get started and how to involve your team.

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Launch of Position Green Power BI Connector

We sat down with Björn Johansson, CTO and Sofie Folkesson, Head of Customer Success, to learn more about the solution and what value it adds to our customers’ data-driven sustainability approach.

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Sustainability reporting: a year in review and what to expect from 2022

Position Green's Partner Manager Cian Ryan reflects on a year marked by accelerated sustainability standards, legal requirements and corporate initiatives and elaborates on what to expect from 2022.

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New laws and regulations – EU Taxonomy, SFDR, CSRD and more

A number of laws of importance for the field of sustainability have been implemented during 2021, and there are more laws and regulations to come.

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EU Taxonomy – Critical insights for an evolving framework

Tony Christensen, EU Taxonomy expert at Position Green, shares his advice and insights on how best to approach the expanding green taxonomy.

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Storebrand and Heidelberg Cement on measuring biodiversity: how do you get prepared?

Emine and Joshua on why biodiversity needs to be a prioritized dimension in a corporate sustainability approach and what organizations can do to incorporate it to a greater extent rather than...

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Sustainability reporting despite no legal requirements – four approaches from the SME segment

By popular demand from our network, we asked four of our customers in the SME segment to talk to us about their data-driven sustainability approach.

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Coor’s Triple Bottom Line Follow-Up-project

In this interview Hanna Cedervall shares her learnings from this data-driven project, what challenges were faced, results and success factors.

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Experts on the EU taxonomy – Fredrik Ljungdahl, ESG Controller, Wihlborgs Fastigheter

In the third part of this interview series, we have the pleasure of sharing Wihlborgs Fastigheter's ESG controller Fredrik Ljungdahl's insights and thoughts.

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Experts on the EU taxonomy – Anette Andersson, Senior Sustainability Investment Specialist, SEB

How is the EU taxonomy applied in practice? Learn from leading experts who have already gained a solid understanding of the taxonomy.

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Experts on the EU taxonomy – Johanna Lundgren Gestlöf, Sustainability Manager, SPP

In the second part of this interview series we are happy to share the thoughts and insights from Johanna Lundgren Gestlöf, Sustainability manager at SPP.

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The National Organization for Swedish Ski Resorts (SLAO)

We had the opportunity to ask a few questions to Lina Normark at SLAO about the background to their focus on sustainable development and why they chose Position Green.

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Social sustainability – A short interview with Prosha Aziz

What is social sustainability? We had the pleasure to sit down with our Sustainability Advisor Prosha Aziz who has a background in human rights and has worked with social impact in...

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LKF and Xplorion – climate-friendly housing of the year

In one year, LKF has managed to halve its climate emissions within Scope 1, virtually eliminating them within Scope 2 - To learn more, we spoke with Sustainability Manager Lena Nordenbro.

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Blåkläder – data-driven sustainability work with a focus on the life cycle

Blåkläder's sustainability work caught our attention for several reasons. To learn more about their work we talked to Ann Carlsson

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How to write a great sustainability report – an interview with Johan Säwensten from Narva Communications

We spoke with Johan Säwensten at the communications consultants Narva who has significant experience from working with sustainability reports

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Time to start reporting sustainability for 2021? Here are some thoughts to get you started.

9 thoughts and questions that you can ask yourself and your organisation before you start the reporting process

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Pale Blue Dot – A fund focused on early companies reducing the impact of climate change

We met Hampus Jakobsson, one of the founders of the fund Pale Blue Dot, to learn more about what is happening in this area.

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How BIMobject helps the construction industry reduce its CO2 emissions

How can technology and tools help making smarter decisions - both from design and sustainability perspectives

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Interview with Olav Osland Vik-Mo at Norvestor – recently awarded “Best Sustainable Equity Investor Nordics”

We had the pleasure of talking with Olav, a Position Green customer who was recently awarded ”Best Sustainable Equity Investor Nordics".

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Task force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD)

Sabina Nordén introduces our readers to the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) and provides general suggestions for those who want to apply them in their business

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Easier for consumers to shop consciously at Coop – launches sustainability declarations

At the beginning of 2021, when Coop's major investment in sustainability declarations is to be completed, 17,000 foods will be included in a database

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Apsis’ sustainability work – a journey towards net zero emissions

An interview with Anna Torkelstam on how APSIS work with data-driven measurement and follow-up in Position Green platform.

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The Swedish beverage industry’s climate initiative

In the Beverage Industry's Climate Initiative, Sprit & Wine Suppliers Association (SVL), Sweden's Breweries and Systembolaget collaborate to measure their carbon footprint and set individual and common goals.

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Nilorn Group – Decentralization required central reporting process

"As a Position Green user we play an active role in their platform development. Our needs are quickly translated into new platform features."

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Nordic Capital – Data driven sustainability reporting

Nordic Capital needed a data driven process for follow-up and reporting of their portfolio companies’ sustainability work.

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BRA – a merger placed demands on a holistic approach

BRA’s management identified the need to take a more holistic approach to sustainability data in order to simplify their processes.

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Menigo – Greater demands on sustainability reporting fuelled need for platform

Menigo was in need of a clear structure and process that could help them achieve a coherent and goal oriented sustainability work, both on an organisational and employee level.

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ADB SafeGate needed a tool to scale-up their sustainability work

"The process for collecting and reporting data has gone down from approximately six weeks to one week with the help of Position Green."

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AF Bostäder needed to become resilient

"Position Green facilitates progress towards our sustainability goals since the tool simplifies both follow-up and evaluation of the work that is being done."

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The Absolut Company needed improved data quality

"Through Position Green, the quality of our sustainability data has increased, supporting us in reaching our sustainability targets."

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Midsona needed a long-term perspective

"Position Green is a means for us to lead our sustainability work, to set goals and targets, and to communicate our level of ambition to both our employees and the rest...

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