Strategic Focus: The Most Challenging Climate Reporting Requirements Of The EU’s CSRD

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Executive Summary

The EU’s Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) is due to come into effect in 2024 – a new and pivotal regulation in the EU that will impact all large firms operating in the region. With a double materiality perspective and compliance with European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS), the CSRD sets out to create a robust and standardized framework for reporting non-financial data, offering a more comprehensive scope than ever before. The end-goal is to equip everyone – from investors to consumers – with the information they need to make informed decisions about a firm's ESG performance. This report unpacks the core criteria of the CSRD, with a focus on climate-related themes and indicators, to help firms prepare for this new regulatory regime. The paper will discuss the various compliance requirements and the challenges the CSRD poses for the C-Suite, heads of sustainability and boards of directors.

Table of contents

The CSRD Arrives In 2024 And Will Impact All Large Firms Operating In The EU
Close Reading Of The CSRD Reveals Detailed Specifications And Challenging Data Collection
Four Steps Can Streamline Your CSRD Reporting And Reduce Risks To Your Business

Table of figures

Figure 1. CSRD Reporting Timeframe
Figure 2. Summary Of Transition Plan Disclosure Requirements 
Figure 3. Reporting On The EU’s Principal Adverse Impacts Indicators In Accordance With The CSRD  
Figure 4. Environmental Factor Reporting Requirements Across Five Topics, And Associated Reporting Difficulty

About the authors

Maya Hilmi

Analyst

Maya is a Net Zero, Climate Risk Analyst. She is currently specialising in carbon management, ESG regulations, and identifying climate risk solutions. Prior to joining Verdantix, Maya interned at Cardano Advisory where she gained experience in covenant, sustainability, and pensions corporate finance matters. Maya holds a master's degree in Conflict Resolution in Divided Societies with Distinction from King's College London, and an undergraduate degree in International Relations from SOAS, University of London.

Ryan Skinner

Research Director, Net Zero & Climate Risk
Ryan is the Research Director for the Verdantix Net Zero & Climate Risk practice. He guides the research team to develop compelling research at the intersection of net zero strategies, carbon management, climate risk and technology. Prior to joining Verdantix, Ryan was a principal analyst at Forrester Research, where he initiated the research into ESG data and analytics offerings. He also has extensive experience of helping software companies with their messaging, positioning, market and technology strategies. Ryan studied at Duke University, the University of Manchester and the University of Oslo, and speaks Norwegian fluently.

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