Start Dates: 26/03/2025
Duration: This course starts at 9:30am-1:00pm
Location: Ibec, 84/86 Lower Baggot Street, Dublin 2
Full Fee: €450.00
Network Members Fee: €225.00
Programme overview
Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) Training
The Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) represents a significant step towards enhanced corporate transparency and accountability in sustainability reporting. This training provides participants with a comprehensive understanding of the directive, its implications, and how organisations can navigate its requirements effectively.
This course equips professionals with the necessary knowledge to understand and implement the CSRD effectively within their organisations. It provides practical insights into compliance requirements, strategic integration, and future sustainability reporting trends.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course, participants will:
- Understand the core principles and objectives of the CSRD.
- Gain insights into the historical background, including the European Green Deal.
- Recognise the transition from the Non-Financial Reporting Directive (NFRD) to CSRD and its impact.
- Explore key components such as double materiality, reporting standards, assurance, and digitalisation.
- Assess the challenges and opportunities for the Irish financial services sector, including regulatory alignment.
- Identify future trends in global sustainability reporting, harmonisation, and technology integration.
Who Should Attend?
This course is designed for professionals across financial industries who are responsible for, or impacted by, sustainability reporting and compliance. It is particularly relevant for:
- Finance, risk, and compliance professionals navigating regulatory requirements.
- Sustainability and ESG teams responsible for reporting and strategy development.
- Corporate governance and legal advisors ensuring regulatory alignment.
Financial services professionals looking to integrate CSRD into their operations.
Course Modules
1. Introduction to CSRD
What is CSRD?
Historical context: The European Green Deal
CSRD implementation timeline
2. From NFRD to CSRD – Why the Change?
Overview of the Non-Financial Reporting Directive (NFRD)
Identifying shortcomings and key improvements
The necessity of CSRD implementation
3. CSRD – Key Components
Scope: Who is impacted?
Reporting Standards
Double Materiality
Assurance requirements
Digitalisation in sustainability reporting
Alignment with other regulations
4. CSRD in an Irish Financial Services Context
Challenges and opportunities for Irish businesses
Alignment with the Irish Sustainable Finance Roadmap
The role of the Central Bank of Ireland
5. Looking Ahead – The Future of Sustainability Reporting
Global impact of CSRD
Harmonisation with international frameworks
Capacity building and skills development
Technology and innovation in reporting
Stakeholder engagement and transparent communication
