CSR & ESG Standards: Why Choose Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central?
- Elise Dejour
- 6 days ago
- 3 min read
Sustainability has become a strategic priority for companies, particularly for SMEs concerned about their environmental, social, and economic impact. But how Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central can help with the CSR obligation ?
The ISO 26000 standard, widely recognized in Switzerland, provides guidelines for integrating social responsibility into organizational practices. Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central offers features that facilitate this integration by enabling efficient and transparent management of sustainability initiatives.
Tracking and Reporting Greenhouse Gas Emissions (GHG)
Business Central enables companies to track and report their GHG emissions in alignment with ISO 26000 standards. Key features include:
Sustainability Sheets: Logging emissions data by source
Automated Calculations: Converting raw data into CO₂ equivalents
ESG Category Tracking: Covering Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions
These tools enhance transparency and help communicate environmental performance to stakeholders. The Swiss Confederation “expects companies based or operating in Switzerland to take responsibility, both domestically and abroad, in accordance with internationally recognized CSR standards and guidelines.”
The Business Central ERP stands out as a valuable tool to support compliance with the CSR and ESG standards recommended by the Confederation.
Automating Emissions Estimates with Copilot
The integration of Copilot in Business Central provides automated suggestions for emissions estimates, reducing both errors and the time required for data collection. This feature is especially valuable for SMEs with limited sustainability resources, enabling them to streamline reporting processes and focus on strategic environmental initiatives.
This is particularly valuable for companies in the early stages of structuring their environmental reporting.
In Switzerland, companies are “directly affected by new regulations due to third-country rules and indirectly through their clients” as noted by SECO – the State Secretariat for Economic Affairs.
Integrating Sustainability into Business Processes
Business Central embeds sustainability criteria directly into operational processes such as:
Purchasing: Tracking emissions related to suppliers
Production: Managing waste and energy consumption
Logistics: Optimizing routes to reduce carbon footprint
This integration promotes a holistic approach to sustainability, in line with the principles of the internationally recognized ISO 26000 standard.
Alignment with ISO 26000
ISO 26000 is not a mandatory standard; rather, it provides guidance on corporate social responsibility (CSR) practices. ISO 26000 covers areas such as:
Organizational governance
Human rights
Labor practices
The environment
Fair operating practices
Consumer issues
Community involvement and development
Business Central supports these areas by providing tools for:
Managing internal policies
Monitoring performance indicators
Transparent communication with stakeholders
CSR : Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central Keeps Going Green!
With every new update, Microsoft continues to enhance the sustainability features of its ERP, Dynamics 365 Business Central. This translates into significant time savings for companies striving to combine economic performance with environmental responsibility. Businesses can easily track feature updates and stay aligned with evolving sustainability goals.
At Almakom, we are committed to staying at the cutting edge of technology to ensure our clients have access to the latest application features. At every new major update, we publish a blog post highlighting the most useful functionalities for our clients.
By adopting Business Central for sustainability management, companies can:
Ultimately, compliant, flexible, and powerful, Business Central is a key ally in meeting ESG regulatory requirements while achieving your CSR goals. |
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