Join CSR Europe’s Collaborative Platform on Responsible Tax Conduct
Following the successful launch of the Tax Responsibility & Transparency Index (TRTI) in Spring 2024, CSR Europe is continuing to facilitate knowledge-sharing among businesses across various sectors with its collaborative Platform on Responsible Tax Conduct.
The Platform offers companies a unique opportunity to strengthen their tax practices and align with the evolving expectations of stakeholders in a rapidly changing regulatory and societal landscape.
By participating in the Platform, companies have the chance to deepen their understanding of tax responsibility and transparency, gaining access to tailored guidance and benchmarking tools, as well as to a wide range of knowledge-sharing and learning opportunities.
These resources are designed to help companies develop robust and transparent tax strategies and enhance their responsible business conduct, ensuring compliance with regulations like the Country-by-Country Reporting Directive and building trust with investors, policymakers, civil society, and customers who increasingly value corporate accountability.
A WIDE RANGE OF ACTIVITIES TO STRENGTHEN TAX PRACTICES
The Platform’s structured activities equip companies with the tools and insights to refine their tax policies, governance frameworks, and reporting mechanisms.
Participants will have the chance to engage in both physical and virtual meetings with peers, investors, civil society, and European policymakers. Additionally, they will participate in webinars and workshops focused on specific tax-related topics.
By learning from peers and engaging in meaningful dialogue with key stakeholders, participants will be better equipped to navigate challenges, mitigate risks, and capitalize on opportunities to showcase their leadership in tax responsibility.
Moreover, the tailored benchmarks and annual reports offer actionable data to help companies enhance their Tax Responsibility & Transparency Index (TRTI) performance, reinforcing their position as responsible corporate citizens.
KEY FOCUS AREAS
The Platform partners will focus their engagement on four key aspects of corporate taxation:
Policy & Strategy: A deep dive into corporate approaches to tax policy and strategy, anti-avoidance commitments, and alignment with international sustainability frameworks, guidelines, initiatives, and standards.
Management & Governance: Addressing corporate tax governance and control frameworks, the management of tax as a material ESG and sustainability issue, and internal communication activities, amongst other elements.
Stakeholder Engagement: Exploring how companies engage with suppliers, tax authorities, and government representatives on tax matters, manage stakeholders’ concerns and expectations, and participate in programmes promoting responsible tax conduct and transparency.
Transparency & Reporting: Addressing how companies present tax-related information in financial statements and align with international sustainability reporting frameworks, such as the European Union’s Country By Country Reporting Directive.
Contribution & Narrative: Understanding how companies develop their tax narrative and respond to tax controversies or uncertain tax positions.
JOIN THE PLATFORM
CSR Europe is currently inviting companies to join the Responsible Tax Conduct Platform. Interested parties are encouraged to get in touch to learn more about the benefits of participating and how they can contribute to advancing responsible tax practices across industries.
For more information:
Martina Cappelli, Senior Project Manager
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