Sustainability reporting according to the RBI counterproposal

Does your company fall under the regulatory requirements of the counter-proposal to the Responsible Business Initiative (RBI) and do you require support with practical implementation? We provide expert guidance throughout the entire process.

The counterproposal to the RBI has been in force since 1 January 2022. It obliges companies in Switzerland to take responsibility for sustainability and to report on key environmental, social and governance aspects. The aim is to create transparency, address human rights and environmental risks along the value chain and promote sustainable corporate governance.

The requirements cover three main areas:

• Non-financial reporting on environmental, social and employee matters, human rights and anti-corruption – including climate reporting in accordance with the TCFD
• Due diligence and transparency requirements for sourcing minerals and metals from conflict-affected and high-risk areas
• Due diligence and transparency obligations regarding child labour.

Our Offer

The counterproposal to the RBI presents companies with new challenges: the requirements are complex, cover various topics and require careful consideration of environmental and human rights issues along the value chain. Swiss Climate supports you in assessing whether and to what extent your company is affected by non-financial reporting or due diligence and transparency obligations. We examine existing processes, identify relevant risks – for example in connection with child labour or conflict minerals – and derive concrete steps for action. We also support you in preparing your non-financial reporting.

More information on climate reporting in accordance with TCFD and IFRS can be found here.

Your Benefit

• Understand and effectively implement the legal requirements of the counterproposal to the RBI
• Create transparency towards management, employees, customers, suppliers and other stakeholders
• Identify sustainability risks at an early stage, manage them in a targeted manner and convert opportunities into business potential
• Integrate sustainability more closely into decision-making and management processes and further develop sustainability management
• Strengthen your position as a responsible company