A two-half day course to get ready to the adoption of the European Sustainability Reporting Standard (ESRS).

Virtual Classroom,  7 and 8 April 2025
from 9:30 to 12:30 CEST

Overview

European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS) are required by the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD). Adopted by the EU Commission in April 2021, the CSRD will enter into force in 2024 and requires companies falling within its scope to report using a double materiality perspective, in accordance with the ESRS adopted by the European Commission as delegated acts in June 2023.

Course description and Take-Aways

Within this context, this hands-on learning programme, not only can provide an in-depth analysis of the current ESG regulatory frameworks, but it particularly encourages delegates to think about materiality analysis and assessment in their companies. Practical insights on cross-cutting and topical disclosure requirements as well as 'early adopter' examples and the role of an integrated strategy and narrative in ESG reporting will add further value to the course.
Group works, knowledge and experience sharing among course participants will represent added-value elements to the programme.

In addition to the in-depth updates on Regulation and Disclosure practice, Industry best practices and trends, there are several key outcomes that can be expected from this course:

• Learn how to develop focused ESG disclosure practices against industry  standards
• Understand the industry changes and learn what the likely changes will mean for you
• Learn what investors, including Responsible Investors, expect from you and how best to engage with them
• Understand how to conduct a double-materiality assessment and stakeholder engagement plan.

Who should attend 

This training programme is addressed to:

• IR professionals
• Sustainability and ESG managers
• Board directors
• ESG advisers
• Financial analysts

Faculty 

Paolo Perego - Professor of Accounting, Faculty of Economics and Management, Free University of Bozen-Bolzano

Oliver MacMahon – Consultant, Emperor

Bayard Rezos – Senior Sustainability Consultant, Emperor