The latest episode of ‘Gewinne Zukunft’ is here – and this time it’s all about how you can implement the CSRD report successfully and cost-effectively. Because one thing is clear: CSRD poses enormous challenges for many companies, regardless of whether they are late to the game or have been working on it for a long time.
In this episode, you will learn how to avoid high costs by coordinating with an auditor at an early stage – especially when it comes to materiality and interpretations. Because the last thing you want is for your auditor to give you the thumbs down in the end. Open communication and a clean process design are essential here to minimise friction, resistance and unnecessary expenses.
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The episode is now available on all common platforms. It can be listened to via the following links:
What you can expect in this episode:
- Annemarie Hillebrand: Sustainability Manager at the ebm-pabst Group, shares her practical experience. With 14,000 employees and a turnover of 2.4 billion euros, ebm-pabst is no small company. Despite her MBA with a focus on sustainability, Anne describes the CSRD report as ‘a second degree on my own’.
- Martina Läger: Partner and Managing Director at FINEXA GmbH, brings the perspective of an auditor to the table. As a specialist for SMEs, she is familiar with both the auditing and advisory side of the topic and emphasises: ‘Networking and exchange are essential.
After this episode you know:
- When exactly an auditor should be brought on board.
- For which questions and steps a sustainability consultancy or an auditor is the better (and often cheaper!) choice.
- The 1×1 of the CSRD report audit – from limited to sufficient assurance.
We also answer critical questions from the GEWINNE ZUKUNFT community and give you practical tips on how to organise the reporting process efficiently and successfully.
Why this episode is also exciting for board members and managing directors:
The CSRD places specific obligations on companies – not only in terms of reporting, but also with regard to the long-term sustainability strategy. If you want to retain the green talents you are looking for and implement real sustainability measures, there is no way around the CSRD.
Enjoy listening – and please let us know what you think and if you have any questions!
P.S.: Want even more insights? Then take a look at Finexa’s Sustainability Circle and network with experts and like-minded people.
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