Over the past months, businesses have faced extraordinary challenges and uncertainties—shifting regulations, evolving stakeholder expectations, and political sensitivities. And yet most of our clients remain resolute in their commitment to move forward.
At Anthesis, we are having to realign to the priorities of our clients as they navigate these different forces. In this inaugural issue of our monthly newsletter, Waypoint, our experts provide clarity and direction amid this shifting landscape. We highlight critical issues and causes shaping the world and examine the benefits of sustainable performance by brands we are proud to have guided on their journeys.
Please scroll through the latest insights, dates of upcoming webinars, and new innovations such as our regenerative agriculture carbon project, AgriCarbon.
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Which issues matter most to consumers right now?
Our Causes That Count report from Revolt, part of Anthesis, is now in its fifth edition, revealing the 50 most important issues shaping public concern around the world. From poverty and access to healthcare, to the ongoing urgency of climate change, the findings spotlight where people want to see action now.
For businesses, the message is clear: amid increasing turmoil in global policy, the opportunity and responsibility to lead on the world’s most pressing issues has never been greater.
The EU Omnibus Package introduces key updates to major reporting directives and regulations, including the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD).
However, while regulatory timelines may evolve, the core drivers of corporate sustainability—investor expectations and consumer demand—remain unchanged. In fact, pursuing key reporting requirements at this time of regulatory evolution can offer more than just compliance preparedness, enabling businesses to implement performance improvement plans and stay ahead of stakeholder expectations.
INSIGHTS | A New Era of ESG Uncertainty and Opportunity
Through conversations with our client community and external networks, we’re hearing a clear and consistent message: companies are navigating a period of heightened uncertainty around sustainability.
WEBINAR | Navigating Net-Zero: Building a Credible Carbon Credits Strategy
May 08 | 16:00 BST / 11:00 EDT
Join our expert panel as they break down the essential steps to integrating carbon credit investments with your emissions reduction strategy while ensuring alignment with industry standards, legislation, and best practice frameworks.
Anthesis RouteZero, our digital greenhouse gas inventory platform, has been used to perform 8.1 million emissions calculations—15% of which are within the tech sector.
Continuing to Pioneer
AgriCarbon, Anthesis’ pioneering carbon farming programme, has become the first carbon farming initiative in Africa—and the second globally—to receive certified carbon credits from Verra, a global leader in independent carbon credit standard setting and verification.
Franz Rentel
Managing Director
Anthesis South Africa
“From day one, our aspiration was to change the approach to regenerative farming, and we are proud that Anthesis has played a pivotal role in driving it forward. Innovation is at the core of Anthesis, and this milestone is a testament to our commitment to pioneering sustainable solutions.”
