Essays about: "Matilda Dahlenborg"

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  1. 1. A directive to change the wor(l)d of sustainability reporting - An initial examination of non-financial disclosure by Swedish companies in light of the Directive 2014/95/EU

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Matilda Dahlenborg; Ellen Rohlén; [2020-07-01]
    Keywords : Directive 2014 95 EU; non-financial information; regulatory effect; comparability; mandatory disclosure; flexibility;

    Abstract : In 2014 the European Union officially announced the Directive 2014/95/EU concerning disclosure of non-financial and diversity information, and consequently as of the financial year 2017, certain large undertakings are required to annually report information concerning the impact of their business activities related to the thematic categories ‘environmental matters’, ‘social & employee-related matters’, ‘respect for human rights’ and ‘anti-corruption & bribery matters’. Motivated by the desire to facilitate non-financial reporting practices for disclosure to enhance more sophisticated decision-making by stakeholders, the Directive allows for significant flexibility to capture the multidimensional nature of social and environmental issues for increased relevance, consistency and comparability of disclosures by undertakings in all sectors and across Member states. READ MORE