Sustainability reporting is a vital process for any businesses’ success and survival. This makes the ability to source reliable and high-quality data crucial. This webinar explores the evolving role of sustainability data in business and finance, giving you the opportunity to understand how quality data drives informed decisions and shapes sustainability reporting
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- Sustainability
- Business
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Join the conversation on the latest trends, best practices and changing regulations that are shaping sustainability data and how you can effectively meet the demands of multiple stakeholders.
(Duration: 59 minutes. Originally recorded on 6 November 2024)
Who are the speakers?
- Host: James Barbour CA, Director, Policy Leadership, ICAS
- Victoria Skilbeck CA, Vice President, Climate and Sustainability Consultant, MSCI and member of the ICAS Sustainability Committee
- Dr Marc Lepere, Co-Founder & Chief Science Officer, Omnevue
- Rob Turnbull, Sustainability Manager, Edinburgh International Conference Centre (EICC)
Q&A responses
- Is there a risk that small companies might have to pay for 'assurance/ audit' services in respect of their sustainability data (even if they do not require to engage financial auditors?
The Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) in Europe requires assurance over sustainability reporting beginning with limited assurance then reasonable assurance in future. The requirements are being phased in and will apply to listed SMEs from 1 January 2026. However, small companies who are not subject to CSRD may be required to disclose sustainability data to partners in their supply chain, and these partners could request assured data to add credibility to
submissions, or undertake an internal audit of such data.
2. Question for Rob - From what you are saying, it sounds like EICC are not buying 100% green electricity. Why not?
EICC uses a wholly renewable energy tariff provided by EDF Energy. They are also exploring the transition to renewable energy generation on and off site.
Who’s this for?
- ICAS members
- ICAS students
- Non-members
Counts as CPD activity
Depending upon your individual role and training and development needs, watching this webinar can count towards your annual Continuing Professional Development (CPD) requirement.