Training 2: Double Materiality and Value Chain Assessment for SMEs

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