Summary
This webinar provides a comprehensive overview of the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD), emphasizing the importance of sustainability reporting for businesses. It delves into topics such as the EU Green Deal, Sustainable Finance Disclosures, and the implications of sustainability-related regulations on financial institutions. The webinar covers the structure of sustainability reports, the challenges of accurate data collection, and the role of auditing in ensuring transparency and accountability in sustainability reporting. Additionally, it discusses future trends in reporting practices and the significance of training programs for enhancing reporting accuracy and compliance, offering attendees the option of a certification program upon successful completion of the exam.
Chapters
Introduction to CSRD
Overview and Questions
Focus on Sustainability Reporting
EU Green Deal and Regulations
Purpose of CSR and Sustainability
Importance of Sustainability in Business
CSRD Implementation
Introduction to Lagebericht
EU Standards and Taxonomy Compliance
Challenges and Considerations for Sustainability Reporting
Practical Aspects of Reporting and Auditing
Future Trends and Training Opportunities
Participation in Klausur
Certification Course for Exam Passers
Closing Remarks
Introduction to CSRD
Introduction to the first lunchbreak webinar discussing everything you need to know about the CSRD in 60 minutes.
Overview and Questions
Detailed explanation about the webinar structure, encouraging participants to ask questions throughout the session.
Focus on Sustainability Reporting
Explanation of the importance of sustainability reporting for businesses and the focus on sustainability-related disclosures.
EU Green Deal and Regulations
Discussion on the EU Green Deal, Sustainable Finance Disclosures, Taxonomy, and related regulations impacting financial institutions.
Purpose of CSR and Sustainability
Exploration of the deeper purpose behind CSR and sustainability, emphasizing the need for transparency and accountability in sustainable business practices.
Importance of Sustainability in Business
Explanation of how businesses should align their models with sustainability, integrate sustainability into supply chains, and manage sustainability-related risks.
CSRD Implementation
Insight into the implementation and timeline of the CSRD, addressing the extension of reporting obligations to more companies and the role of corporate entities.
Introduction to Lagebericht
The video introduces the concept of Lagebericht, consisting of Teil A for financial reports and Teil B for standards. It discusses the requirements and sections of the report, highlighting the importance of compliance with EU standards and regulations.
EU Standards and Taxonomy Compliance
Details on the EU standards for reporting, focusing on taxonomy compliance, sustainability reporting, and the implications for companies in terms of reporting obligations. The aim is to create transparency and accountability in financial and sustainability reporting.
Challenges and Considerations for Sustainability Reporting
The challenges and considerations involved in sustainability reporting, including the importance of accurate data collection, the need for careful analysis, and the impact on stakeholders. The video emphasizes the significance of conducting a thorough and detailed analysis for an effective sustainability report.
Practical Aspects of Reporting and Auditing
Practical aspects of reporting and auditing, such as the role of auditors, auditing standards, and the process of auditing sustainability reports. It also touches on the collaboration between different entities for auditing purposes and the complexity involved in auditing sustainability reports.
Future Trends and Training Opportunities
The video discusses future trends in reporting, the importance of training for sustainability reporting, and the introduction of certification programs. It also highlights the potential developments in reporting practices and the relevance of training programs to enhance reporting accuracy and compliance.
Participation in Klausur
Individuals who do not wish to write the exam or may not pass can opt for the Zertifikatslehrgang instead.
Certification Course for Exam Passers
Those who pass the exam will be eligible for the Zertifikatslehrgang.
Closing Remarks
The event concludes with official thanks to the attendees.
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