Training 1: Essential Reporting for SMEs
Wed, 20 Mar
|Online Training
The SMEs in the EU will be required to report on sustainability in 2026. This seems far away; however, the sooner SMEs plan to meet CSRD, the easier it will be when regulations go into force. Join this training to learn more about the first steps towards sustainability reporting for EU SMEs.
Time & Location
20 Mar 2024, 09:00 – 12:00 EET
Online Training
Guests
About the event
1. WHY THIS TRAINING?
The reality is that the ESG reporting requirements impact SME stakeholders (investors, banks, and customers), who are already dropping these requirements for SMEs. By 2026, LSMEs will be obligated to report on sustainability.
Thus, the next two years are a great opportunity to learn about sustainability reporting. Reporting can bring your company regulatory compliance, cost savings, market differentiation, innovation, a resilient supply chain, competitive advantage, and access to capital, to mention a few. In the upcoming years, more than 50,000 companies in the EU will be required to comply with the CSRD.
Though 2026 may seem far away, the sooner your company complies with CSRD, the easier it will be when the regulation goes into effect.
2. TO WHOM IS TRAINING FOR?
- For the first-time and second-time adopters
- Updating knowledge with recent developments
- Enhancing reporting
3. CORE INFO
Purpose Get to know the SMEs reporting essentials
When 20.4.
Time 9 - 12
Participants 10
Price
Company 300 EUR + 24% VAT
Individual 225 EUR + 24% VAT
4. WHAT DOES THE TRAINING COVERS?
- CSRD and other standards for SMEs
- ESG and complying with ESRS
- Reporting time horizons
- Preparation of information for reporting
- Structure of the sustainability statements
5. OUTCOMES
- Understanding sustainability reporting standards
- Familiarization with ESGs and their implementation in reporting
- Awareness of time horizons and how to prepare sustainability statement
6. MATERIALS
- Practical exercises to activate your transformation mode
- A reliable reporting framework to follow
- Supporting recourses and templates
- Private monthly expert and peer meetings
7. WHAT WILL NOT BE COVERED?
- Industry-specific standards and certificates
- Data points
- Detailed regulations and procedures
- IMPORTANT: Standards presented are for the EU companies.
8. ABOUT THE TRAINERS
Helena Sustar, PhD
With a strong research background from Aalto University, Helena has a deep understanding of the EU circular companies' ecosystem. Analysing over 50 circular EU companies' business models has given her insights into companies' primary challenges and opportunities. With nine years of experience in adult education, Helena upholds the highest standards. She currently teaches service design at Aalto University, attracting over 2000 participants worldwide. Over the past two years, Helena has concentrated on sustainability reporting, staying updated on CSRD and ESRS developments, and integrating them with ESG, GRI standards. She aims to support companies in achieving sustainability reporting, fostering higher transparency, and ensuring greater accountability.
Ulrike Zacharias
Ulrike Zacharias freelances in Organisational Development and is currently completing an MSc in Behavioural and Organisational Psychology. She is an experienced lecturer on topics such as Systemic Organisational Consulting, People, Organisation & Culture and applied circularity methods.
9. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
For any additional information, contact helena.sustar@habitaniainstitute.com or book an appointment at https://calendly.com/helena-sustar/30min.
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