The European Union is about to take another major step towards reducing its impact on global deforestation and forest degradation. The goal, of course, is commendable, however, its consequences will be felt by importers and exporters of products such as palm oil, soy, timber, cocoa, coffee, cattle, and rubber. What will the key obligations for…
The ESG taxonomy is crucial for ESG reporting as it focuses on technical criteria that must be met for an entity’s activity to be considered environmentally sustainable. Taxonomic disclosures are based on three key performance indicators (KPIs), i.e., CapEx, OpEx, and turnover. The results for each indicator must be presented separately, showing the percentage share…
This year, when selling food or beverages in single-use packaging to consumers, a SUP fee they must be charged (PLN 0.20 or 0.25). The new obligation has come as a surprise to many businesses, as there is no guidance from the Ministry of Climate or the Ministry of Finance. For instance, it is not entirely…