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Use CSRD to gain competitive advantages!
How prepared are you for CSRD?
Consulting and training program for sustainability reporting according to CSRD
How to use CSRD to build sustainable businesses. Learn all about CSRD and ESRS through our advisory and training program.
By preparing the basis for CSRD, you gain valuable insights to maintain your competitiveness and attract new customers.
By analyzing the data, you can identify:
- Changes you need to make: What areas need improvement to meet CSRD requirements?
- Opportunities to increase engagement: How can you get more involved in environmental, sustainability and social issues?
- Energy conversion needs: What measures do you need to take to make your energy use more efficient?
- The road to Net Zero: How can you develop a climate plan to reach climate neutrality?
By proactively addressing these issues, you can:
- Improve your company's reputation and brand.
- Become more attractive to investors and customers.
- Prevent future costs and risks.
- Create a more sustainable future for your company and society.
Examples of specific areas to focus on:
- Reduce carbon dioxide emissions: Invest in renewable energy, energy efficiency and transport solutions with low emissions.
- Improve the work environment: Ensure a safe and healthy work environment for all employees.
- Support the local community: Engage in philanthropic activities and partner with local organizations.
- Use responsible suppliers: Ensure your suppliers meet high standards of environmental, social responsibility and governance.
Prepare documents for CSRD today and create a stronger future for your company!
The EU has decided to expand the requirements for sustainability reporting through a new directive, CSRD (Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive). The background is that sustainability efforts have shifted from voluntary to mandatory, with the introduction of CSRD being a crucial milestone.
Due to direct or indirect reporting obligations, both small and large organizations face challenges regarding what the new EU directive means for them. Companies struggle to comprehend the new regulations and to integrate sustainable practices into their business models.
To effectively overcome these challenges, our advisory and training program supports you in preparing for and fulfilling reporting obligations with a step-by-step process tailored to your organization's individual needs and current status quo.
We assist you in developing new processes and tools related to reporting and implementing the necessary changes.
We assist you in utilizing CSRD to create sustainable businesses
Our Approach
Our Disclosure & Reporting Advisory Programme is designed to comprehensively prepare your organisation for the complexities of sustainability reporting, guiding you towards CSRD and ESRS compliance through a comprehensive approach including:
- CSRD & ESRS Fundamentals Training
Introductory training course on sustainability reporting to understand the scope and requirements of the CSRD and ESRS and enable participants to develop first actionable steps.
- GAP analysis for CSRD reporting
Evaluation of your organization's maturity regarding KPI follow-up and reporting strategy as well as processes adapted to ESRS and CSRD's overall structure.
- Materiality Assessment Training & Advisory
Streamlining of reporting obligations by undertaking a double materiality assessment to identify the most significant sustainability impacts, risks and opportunities for the organisation and its stakeholders.
- EU Taxonomy Training & Advisory
Guidance through the EU taxonomy disclosure process including understanding the framework, identifying relevant economic activities, evaluating eligibility and alignment and disclosing relevant KPIs.
- CSRD & ESRS Practitioner Training
Advanced training course providing detailed and comprehensive insights into new CSRD and ESRS requirements and the individual steps of the reporting process.
- Sustainability Reporting Advisory
Guidance on your sustainability reporting journey from understanding reporting requirements to conducting materiality assessments, data collection, target setting, and developing disclosure content.
Our customised advisory and training program ensures your organisation is CSRD-ready, while also considering interoperability with other standards like the International Sustainability Standards Disclosures (ISSB). We also offer guidance on international sustainability reporting standards and frameworks, including GRI, DNK, TCFD, or CDP.
Most Frequently Asked Questions – Sustainability Disclosure & Reporting Advisory Programme:
1. Which companies are affected by the CSRD and when?
The Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) is expected to affect almost 50,000 companies. The CSRD applies to all:
- Large companies already subject to the NFRD (public interest entities with more than 500 employees) will need to report in 2025 for fiscal year 2024.
- Large companies not previously subject to the NFRD (meeting at least two of the following three criteria: total assets of ≥ €25 million, a net turnover of ≥ €50 million and/or ≥ 250 employees) will need to report in 2026 for 2025 data.
- Listed SMEs: Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that are listed on EU regulated markets (except for micro-enterprises) will also be required to report in 2027 for fiscal year 2026, although they will be subject to less extensive reporting requirements compared to larger companies.
- Non-EU Companies: Non-EU companies generating a net turnover of €150 million in the EU and that have at least one subsidiary or branch in the EU with a revenue of €40 million will need to report in 2029 for 2028 data.
UK companies should recognise that all EU market customers they serve may be impacted by these regulations, thereby indirectly affecting them." Suppliers' performance data, including your business, may already be required as part of a customer's tender processes. Therefore, as a UK business, the key question is: Do you wish to maintain access to these European customers? If yes, readiness to align with both EU regulations and UK regional and customer demands is recommended.
2. Why should I care about CSRD even if my organisation is not obligated to report?
3. How are the CSRD and the ESRS linked to each other?
4. When should I start preparing my organisation for the directive and the approaching reporting obligation?
5. What is Scope 3 emissions and how does the CSRD mandate their reporting?
6. How can my organisation benefit from the transition period (phase-in) before full reporting requirements come into force?
7. How does the programme accommodate different levels of sustainability reporting experience?
8. What is the duration for an organisation to complete the programme and in which formats are the services carried out?
9. How will the programme help in achieving CSRD and ESRS compliance specifically?
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