In our 13th podcast dedicated to the new EU Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive, we look at internal stakeholders’ perspectives on how they contribute to CSRD.
Listen to this episode to hear Catherine Beare – Regional Director for Business Assurance in the UK and Iberia talk with Steve Owens, Intertek Chief Financial Officer for the Europe, Middle East and Africa region on his experience as a CFO in managing sustainability, delivery and reporting.
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In the 12th episode of our series of podcasts dedicated to the new EU Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive - CSRD, we discuss the topic of ‘green washing’ and more recently the new term ‘social washing’ and implications for companies as they get ready to have their sustainability data audited through the CSRD.
Job title of speakers:
- Catherine Beare - Regional Director for Intertek Business Assurance in the UK and Iberia
- Simona Romanoschi - VP Business Assurance Innovation at Intertek
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Following on from our CSRD podcasts outlining how to prepare for the CSRD, today Catherine Beare - Regional Director for Business Assurance in the UK and Iberia meets with Calin Moldovean President of Business Assurance to discuss the legal and reputational implications of not complying with the CSRD and how to go about mitigating associated risks.
Job title of speakers:
- Catherine Beare - Regional Director for Business Assurance in the UK and Iberia
- Calin Moldovean - President, Global Assuris, Business Assurance & Food Services
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In the 10th episode of our series of podcasts dedicated to the new EU Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive, CSRD, Intertek VP of Innovation at Intertek Business Assurance, Simona Romanoschi meets with Sonia Zugel, CEO & Founder of ESG Playbook to discuss the challenges companies are faced with in gathering the required data covering ES and G, and tips to prepare their first CSRD report submission.
Speakers:
- Simona Romanoschi - VP of Innovation at Intertek Business Assurance
- Sonia Zugel - CEO & Founder of ESG Playbook
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In the 9th episode of our series of podcasts dedicated to the new EU Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive, CSRD, we speak with Ross McCluskey, EVP for the EMEA region at Intertek. From his senior leadership position, Ross explains how important is to own and drive a sustainability agenda from the top of an organization, underpinned by a strong corporate and sustainability governance framework, including an integrated risk control and compliance approach.
Job title of speakers:
- Moderator: Catherine Beare, Regional Director of Business Assurance, UK and Iberia
- Presenter: Ross McCluskey, Executive Vice President for the Europe, Middle East and Africa, Intertek
To gain additional insights about this subject, be sure to explore the other episodes of the CSRD series available on the Assurance in Action Podcast network.
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In the 8th episode of our series of podcasts dedicated to the new EU Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive, CSRD, we look at how a GAP Assessment can help companies prepare for the new changes from 1st January 2024.
Speakers
Catherine Beare, Intertek Regional Director for Business Assurance UK and Iberia
Alessandro Ferracino, Intertek Regional Director for Business Assurance, North and South Europe
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Following on from our last Podcasts where we dived into the Environmental and the Social parts of ESG and specific to CSRD reporting requirements, in this podcast we discuss what the 'G' (Governance) in ESG means in relation to the New EU Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive. Governance is the foundation for how organizations effectively manage and oversee their sustainability programs, and it involves key activities ranging from leadership, to setting strategy, policies, processes, and controls to drive sustainable practices and create long-term value for all stakeholders.
Job title of speakers:
- Moderator: Simona Romanoschi, VP of Innovation at Intertek Business Assurance
- Presenter: Mark Thomas, Executive Vice President for Sustainability and Assurance at Intertek
To gain additional insights about this subject, be sure to explore the other episodes of the CSRD series available on the Assurance in Action Podcast network.
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Following on from our last Podcast where we dived into the Environmental part of ESG and specific to CSRD reporting requirements, in this podcast we discuss what the 'S' in ESG means in relation to the New EU Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive, including aspects such as social risks, labor practices and human rights, diversity and inclusion, community relations and ethical marketing and advertising.
Job title of speakers:
- Moderator: Rowena Curtis, UK Marketing Manager, Intertek Business Assurance
- Presenter: Catherine Beare, Regional Director of Business Assurance, UK and Iberia
To gain additional insights about this subject, be sure to explore the other episodes of the CSRD series available on the Assurance in Action Podcast network.
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On 31st July 2023, the European Commission adopted the European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS) – the “final rules” for use by all companies subject to the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD). The standards cover the full range of environmental, social, and governance issues, and they provide information for investors to understand the sustainability impacts, risks, and opportunities of the companies in which they invest. In this podcast, we discuss the environmental standards relating to the ESRS disclosures.
Job title of speakers:
- Moderator: Rowena Curtis, UK Marketing Manager, Intertek Business Assurance
- Presenter: Simona Romanoschi, VP of Innovation at Intertek Business Assurance
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The E.U. Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) requires ESG reporting on a level never seen before and will capture a whole host of companies that previously were not subject to mandatory nonfinancial reporting requirements, including public and private non-EU companies that meet certain EU-presence thresholds. For US companies, the CSRD rules will result in mandatory reporting on a broader set of ESG topics than those required under current and proposed Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) rules. In this podcast we will discuss:
- Objectives of CSRD
- Advantages for early CSRD compliance
- If the proposed SEC climate disclosure rule is expected to be eligible for equivalence
- Reporting options for U.S. companies with E.U.-based subsidiaries
- Steps to start preparing for CSRD compliance
Speakers:
- Moderator: Rowena Curtis, UK Marketing Manager, Intertek Business Assurance
- Presenter: Elma Christian, Global Business Development Director, Intertek Business Assurance
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In June The European Commission released a series of measures aimed at bolstering its sustainable finance framework, including a new proposal to regulate ESG ratings providers, and the introduction of a new set of criteria for sustainable economic activities under the EU Taxonomy. As part of the package announced on 13 June 2023, the European Commission published the draft text of a regulation on the transparency and integrity of ESG rating activities (ESG Rating Regulation). In this podcast, we investigate:
- What the June 13 announcement includes
- How do the changes look now & which companies are impacted by the ESG Rating Regulation
- What obligations are there for users of ESG Ratings
- What does any of this mean in relation to CSRD
Speakers:
- Moderator: Rowena Curtis, UK Marketing Manager, Business Assurance
- Presenter: Catherine Beare, Regional Director Business Assurance, UK and Iberia
To gain additional insights about this subject, be sure to explore the other episodes of the CSRD series available on the Assurance in Action Podcast network.
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On the 12th of June 2023, there was a substantial announcement by the European Commission that released a series of proposed changes to the European Sustainability Reporting standards which seek to reduce the reporting burden on small companies and those first-time reporters. In this episode, we will cover the additional complexities that these changes will bring for companies to face, with a focus on the subject of materiality assessments as well as the reactions from the market and parties involved about the EC announcement.
Speakers:
- Moderator: Rowena Curtis, UK Marketing Manager, Business Assurance
- Presenter: Catherine Beare, Regional Director Business Assurance, UK and Iberia
To gain additional insights about this subject, be sure to explore the other episodes of the CSRD series available on the Assurance in Action Podcast network.
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On 5 January 2023, the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) entered into force. This new directive modernizes and strengthens the rules concerning the social and environmental information that companies have to report. CSRD will require additional mandatory corporate reporting for ESG, impacting the majority of large and listed EU companies as well as some outside of the EU. In this episode, we will cover an understanding of the directive, which companies will be impacted by the directive, including non-EU organizations, how these should prepare, and what’s the timelines for submission.
Speakers:
- Moderator: Rowena Curtis, UK Marketing Manager, Business Assurance
- Presenter: Catherine Beare, Regional Director Business Assurance, UK and Iberia
To gain additional insights about this subject, be sure to explore the other episodes of the CSRD series available on the Assurance in Action Podcast network.
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CSRD Series-Part 13: CFO Involvement in Getting CSRD Right
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CSRD Series-Part 12: How to avoid Green/Social-Washing
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CSRD Series-Part 11: Impact of CSRD Non-Compliance
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CSRD Series-Part 10: Getting Data Ready for CSRD Reporting with ESG Playbook
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CSRD Series-Part 9: The Impact of CSRD on Your Organisation
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CSRD Series-Part 8: How Can A Gap Assessment Help Me Get Prepared For CSRD
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CSRD Series- Part 7: Diving into the G in ESG related to CSRD requirements
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CSRD Series- Part 6: Diving into the S in ESG related to CSRD requirements
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CSRD Series- Part 5: Diving into the E in ESG related to CSRD requirements
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CSRD Series- Part 4: CSRD affects 50,000 companies in EU and 10,000 outside the EU – so what are the benefits?
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CSRD Series- Part 3: Does the new EU Regulation of ESG Ratings Providers impact CSRD?
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CSRD Series- Part 2: EU Commission Eases Sustainability Reporting Rules – What does it mean?
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CSRD Series- Part 1: Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) – what does it mean, how companies will be impacted, and what do they need to prepare?
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