EU Green Deal and Sustainable Finance
The EU Green Deal launched an EU Action Plan during 2021 that will keep us busy for the next few years and avoid greenwashing. For… Read More »EU Green Deal and Sustainable Finance
Assessing IT-Service Levels in an IT-Outsourcing
In an IT-Outsourcing the outsourcer and the service provider (the company that takes over the tasks and hardware) need to establish a common understanding of… Read More »Assessing IT-Service Levels in an IT-Outsourcing
Investors responsibility for Co2 of the investee company
When investing in a company via investment funds (fixed income or equities) you will have the possibility to choose a certain fund, depending on its… Read More »Investors responsibility for Co2 of the investee company
A Due Diligence list for M&A transactions
A Due diligence describes the characteristics of an examination of the company to be acquired by the buyer. Within the framework of a due diligence,… Read More »A Due Diligence list for M&A transactions
Non-financial and sustainability reporting in Austria
This article provides links to the non-financial and sustainability (ESG) disclosures of the austrian stocklisted companies (ATX prime market). The overview shows that the companies… Read More »Non-financial and sustainability reporting in Austria
Inflation Impact on businesses
The term inflation refers to the increase in the prices of goods and services. It is usually caused by the decrease in the purchasing power… Read More »Inflation Impact on businesses
Virtual Reality as a Comprehensive Home Concept
When it comes to virtual reality, most people equate it to science fiction movies like Minority Report. However, nowadays, Virtual Reality (VR) Home technology is… Read More »Virtual Reality as a Comprehensive Home Concept
Return to Work: Steps to Prepare Your Employees
The Covid-19 pandemic has to be the most trying time for a majority of businesses. People were forced into isolation, lockdowns were imposed, and people… Read More »Return to Work: Steps to Prepare Your Employees
Digital healthcare with 5G
5G gives a new meaning to ‘speedy recovery’ in healthcare facilities. Communication across departments is faster with this technology. It enables health facilities and patients… Read More »Digital healthcare with 5G
Integrate ESG in Finance Education
The target picture of a comprehensive education should be on the understanding of the most important financial and non-financial interrelationships for entrepreneurial activity. ESG factors… Read More »Integrate ESG in Finance Education
Scope 1,2,3 emissions vs Co2 footprint
Colloquially, the Co2 footprint is often equated with Co2 emissions. However, these are two different issues. The Co2 emissions (Scope 1, 2 and 3) refer… Read More »Scope 1,2,3 emissions vs Co2 footprint
Principles of Stakeholder Management
Methods of stakeholder engagement can include surveys (such as supplier, customer, or worker surveys), focus groups, community panels, corporate advisory panels, written communication, use of… Read More »Principles of Stakeholder Management