Mastering the CSRD: Suppliers and SMEs
Date:
15th May
Mastering the CSRD: Suppliers and SMEs course is tailored specifically for small to medium enterprises (SMEs) and suppliers to help them navigate the implications of the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) and its associated European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS 1 and ESRS 2). As sustainability becomes a critical focus across supply chains, SMEs and suppliers must adapt to meet the demands of their larger partners while leveraging these requirements to unlock new opportunities.
Duration
1 day
Class Hours
10:00 - 18:00 EST
Location
Microsoft Teams
Materials
Video lectures, exercises, and handbooks
By completing this course, you will be able to:
- understand the key principles and objectives of the CSRD and how they impact SMEs and suppliers
- understand the key principles and objectives of the CSRD and how they impact SMEs and suppliers
- understand the key principles and objectives of the CSRD and how they impact SMEs and suppliers
- grasp the structure and requirements of ESRS 1 (General Principles) and ESRS 2 (General Disclosures)
- conduct double materiality assessments to evaluate both financial materiality (risks to your organization) and impact materiality (your organization’s impact on the environment and society)
- Identify the sustainability data points required by your partners and learn effective data collection methodologies
- map your value chain to understand your role within broader sustainability strategies
- develop practical strategies to align your business with CSRD-compliant reporting frameworks
- build decision trees to guide sustainability actions and ensure alignment with your customers' expectations
- leverage CSRD requirements to differentiate your business and access new markets