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Transposition of EU NFR Directive: Executive order No. 558

Denmark Current 2016

Executive Order are additional provisions to meet the EU Directive on NFR, detailed requirements for companies in different classes.

Issuer name

Danish Business Authority

Government ministry

Business/Trade/Industry

More information

The executive order defines reporting according to GRI, COP-reports according to UN Global Compact and reports according to PRI as automatic compliance tools. In Denmark we have chosen to define the tools in an executive order due to the fact that they are easier to change e.g. in cases where new standards emerge.

Comply or explain

True

Organizations covered by the instrument

Large private and listed companies

Target organization notes

Companies in class C & D with 500+ employees (http://csrgov.dk/faq)

Industry scope

All/none specified

Disclosure venue

Annual report

ESG coverage - E (Environment)

All

ESG coverage- S (Social)

Human Rights, Employment Conditions, Policies and Practices

ESG coverage- G (Governance)

Accountability, Anti-Corruption and Anti-Competitive Behaviour

Status

Current

Country

Denmark

Region

Europe

Date of publication

2016

Issuer type

Governments (governmental department, agency)

Reporting requirements

Public law and regulation

Mandatory or voluntary

Mandatory

The geographical scope

National/federal

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