CSR Europe’s Markets Programme: Getting Business Ready for the New Generation of Sustainability Reporting

The 2023 programme supports companies in navigating the new requirements on ESG disclosure, fostering best-practice learnings in practical Ateliers; EU policy dialogue with key stakeholders via the Markets Leadership Hub; and tailored services to align with EU requirements

In 2023, the CSR Europe’s Markets programme is tailored to support companies in navigating the challenges posed by sustainability reporting, especially when it comes to horizontal challenges linked to the implementation of the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive and the use of European Sustainability Reporting Standards.

CSR Europe members will have the opportunity to engage in:

Markets Atelier series “You’re A-Z Guide to Sustainability Reporting” for the development of practical corporate improvement’s plans.
EU Policy Dialogue with the Markets Leadership Hub - “Make the European Sustainability Reporting Standards work for business” and EU policy updates

Activities also open to non-members include:

Collaborative Platforms
The Sustainability Open Day
Tailored services

The Markets Atelier series “You’re A-Z Guide to Sustainability Reporting”

Session I in-person: Implementing the Double Materiality Principle on 26/04
Session II: Aligning the ESRS with International Reporting Frameworks on 21/09
Session III: Overcoming the Challenges of Value Chain Reporting on 07/12

EU Policy Dialogue

CSR Europe’s Markets Leadership Hub will focus on “Making the European Sustainability Reporting Standards work for business”. Corporate members and National Partner Organisations will have the opportunity to address and overcome the challenges posed by the implementation of the upcoming European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS) together with European policymakers. Members will share insights and expertise on how the ESRS can be adopted by any European company and how SMEs can gain knowledge and support from their multinational counterparts. Key milestones include:

The participation to the public consultation on the horizontal set of ESRS
A letter to EU Commissioner McGuinnes
Policy recommendations on the ESRS towards a more integrated performance by multinational companies and SMEs

Besides the Markets Leadership Hub, CSR Europe will continue to keep members up-to-date with the EU policy developments with EU webinars and dedicated EU policy briefs, namely EU Issue Insights.

CSR Europe members and non-members can also get ready to meet the requirements of sustainability reporting by:

COLLABORATIVE PLATFORM

Members and non-members can join forces with their value chain peers to scale up their individual impact with CSR Europe’s collaborative platforms:

Responsible Tax - companies joining forces to develop a tax index for the assessment of companies’ performances in terms of Tax Transparency and Responsible Tax Behaviour.

Companies interested in setting up a new collaborative platform on their specific sustainability challenge can reach out to CSR Europe.

CSR EUROPE’S SUSTAINABILITY OPEN DAY

The Sustainability Open Day, taking place virtually on 12 October, will feature a dedicated session on “Reporting & Measuring Impact on Natural Capital”.