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Skyrocket your career with our graduate programs and accredited certification opportunities at HSO around the world!
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ESG Reporting: Transparency and proof of your sustainability strategy
Lay the foundation for sustainability reporting obligations from 2024 onwards
Understanding the relevance of ESG reporting: responsibilities and opportunities
From 2024, ESG (environmental, social and governance) and the associated reporting will occupy an important place in corporate reporting. As early as 2022, the EU decided that companies must do their part to achieve climate targets and set out their progress in the area of sustainability in binding reports. This is done within the framework of the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD), which lays down clear rules for sustainability reporting. Because you can only successfully manage what you can measure.
However, this presents companies with some challenges. On the one hand, the topic of ESG, CSRD and the associated reporting standards is inherently complex. On the other hand, implementation and practical application raise many questions: Which data is really relevant? From which of the numerous systems in the company can this data be collected? And how must it be prepared to meet the requirements? We are here to help you deal with these questions.
What is CSR - Corporate Social Responsibility?
Let's first take a look at CSR: This means that companies take responsibility for their own initiative for the impact of their business activities on society. A company's CSR initiative usually comprises various measures and activities aimed at positively influencing social and ecological standards.
What is CSRD - Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive?
The CSRD is a proposed new directive that will replace the NFRD (Non-Financial Reporting Directive) and extend the scope of sustainability reporting requirements. The CSRD is a legal obligation adopted by the EU as a result of the Green Deal. Its goal is to make all companies climate-neutral by 2050, and it requires all companies to actively contribute to achieving this EU target. The CSRD gradually introduces comprehensive legal guidelines that will apply to virtually all companies in the EU from 2026.
In addition, they will have to report on their corporate governance, adverse effects of their business activities and their intangible resources in accordance with uniform standards. Put simply, the CSRD is about "why", "who is affected" and "by when must this be implemented".
The impact of the CSRD on UK companies
The CSRD is an EU regulation and doesn't exclusively apply to UK-based companies. However, it's crucial for UK businesses to take note for two key reasons:
What is ESRS - European Sustainability Reporting Standard?
The ESRS falls within the CSRD framework, serving as the technical standards that underpin the CSRD's sustainability reporting requirements. Understanding this connection is vital to comprehending the regulatory landscape. The ESRS is the associated set of rules, including the defined key figures and reporting formats, which companies must apply to ensure comparability. The ESRS thus specifies "how" and "what" to report.
Objectives of the CSRD
The CSRD aims to improve the transparency and comparability of sustainability information.
The CSRD brings with it a new understanding of materiality. In the future, companies will report from two perspectives: First, how their business affects people and the environment (inside-out perspective). On the other hand, how sustainability aspects affect the company (outside-in perspective).
The CSRD also promotes efficient and automated reporting. This enables companies and institutions to spend fewer resources on reporting. For our customers, this means they can save time and effort while still maintaining the highest standard of reporting.
CSRD: Who is affected and how is the control done?
> 500
> 200
> 400
In 2025, the next phase is imminent, in which the requirements for companies will be further tightened. This time, the number of employees will be used as a reference criterion, for companies with at least 250 employees. From 2026, the obligation will then affect a large proportion of medium-sized businesses. Specifically, all companies that meet at least two of the following three criteria will be affected:
> 10
> 350.000.-
> 700.000.-
Compliance with the CSRD is monitored through various mechanisms located at both the EU and national levels. These include:
The standardization of sustainability reporting by the European Supervisory Authority (ESMA), which is responsible for developing and updating the European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS). The ESRS are intended to improve the comparability and consistency of sustainability information and provide guidance to companies.
The auditing of sustainability reports by independent auditing institutions, which assess the appropriateness and reliability of the information.
The monitoring of sustainability reports by the competent national authorities, who can ensure compliance with CSRD requirements and impose sanctions if necessary.
We are here to help you meet the increasing ESG requirements with innovative solutions and Microsoft technologies
Read our white paper to learn how we're partnering with Microsoft to enable the integration of sustainability factors. Get to know Microsoft Sustainability Manager – the software module for tracking your CO2 emissions.
ESG Reporting: The tool for sustainability reporting and progress monitoring
ESG reporting as a central tool for CSRD.
These criteria alone make it clear how important ESG reporting is. It requires the continuous collection and analysis of extensive information from different areas of the company. However, ESG reporting is more than just sustainability reporting. It provides you with a comprehensive tool to shape your ESG strategy. It allows you to constantly monitor your sustainability efforts and identify the direct impact of various measures and activities on different areas of the company. As a result, you are always well-informed.
The benefits of ESG reporting:
In all directions - whether with customers, business partners, shareholders or employees - great importance is attached to transparency.
An evidence-based ESG strategy paves the way for long-term opportunities and potential.
Providing complete information helps customers and business partners make informed decisions.
Significant cost-saving potential can be tapped into in the three ESG areas.
The good news is that with modern technologies and our expertise in ESG, creating your ESG reporting is a hassle-free step. Your satisfaction is our top priority!
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What are you waiting for?
Let's work together in a workshop format to assess your sustainability maturity and determine the required course of action. We are here to help you successfully implement ESG reporting.
And tackle the 2024 increased regulatory reporting requirements.
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Are you ready for the new ESG requirements? Learn how HSO's Sustainability Health Check can help prepare you for efficient and reliable reporting practices.
The HSO ESG Reporting Framework helps companies tackle the 2024 increased regulatory reporting requirements, driven by many investment organisations and governmental bodies such as the EU Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD).
We analyse your ESG reporting and support you in closing gaps to enable automated reporting.
Companies that are striving for professional ESG reporting, due to new legal environmental regulations and their own sustainability requirements, often use the Microsoft Sustainability Manager solution. In this blog article, we answer the most frequently asked questions about ESG reporting with the Microsoft Sustainability Manager solution.
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