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
The 17 SDG Goals and their 169 Targets
The 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) and their related 169 targets of the UN are getting more important in corporate reporting and in the development… Read More »The 17 SDG Goals and their 169 Targets
MiFID II and the integration of ESG factors
The Regulation (EU) 2019/2088 of the European Parliament and of the Council (SFDR Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation) requires a financial product’s documentation to describe how… Read More »MiFID II and the integration of ESG factors
SFDR – 2021 to 2023 obligations
This article provides an overview of sustainable finance-related disclosure obligations (SFDR = Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation) for financial market participants (FMPs) and financial advisers (FAs)… Read More »SFDR – 2021 to 2023 obligations