Strategic Focus: CSRD And ESG Reporting Readiness

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Executive Summary

This report provides an overview of key ESG disclosure regulations in major global economies that are effective from 2024 onwards – and, more importantly, outlines steps firms can take to prepare for these regulations. The adoption of the European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS) is a milestone in sustainability reporting; other countries are following suit, to maintain pace with regulation and ensure alignment across standards, particularly those of the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB). Critically, firms are not alone in their endeavours to satisfy compliance requirements. The offerings provided by software and services providers support the full life cycle of reporting requirements, from strategy, data collection and target-setting, through to governance, report publication and assurance. 

Table of contents

ESG and CSRD reporting requirements for 2024
Key regulatory highlights from prominent global disclosure requirements
Interoperability and harmonization between standards
Engaging support to drive readiness
How software and services can accelerate reporting and deliver progress

Table of figures

Figure 1. Phased implementation of the CSRD
Figure 2. Comparing disclosure requirements
Figure 3. Defining the levels of assurance
Figure 4. Checklist for mandatory ESG reporting 

About the authors

Guy Lewis

Industry Analyst
Guy is an Industry Analyst in the Verdantix ESG & Sustainability practice. He currently leads research on circular economy software and services and supports research across several other ESG and sustainability themes. Prior to joining Verdantix, Guy was an energy specialist helping to optimize member experience, through which he gained knowledge of both operations and smart technologies. Guy holds a BA in Geography from the University of Manchester, with a placement year at the University of Queensland.

Kim Knickle

Research Director, ESG & Sustainability
Kimberly Knickle is Research Director of the ESG & Sustainability practice at Verdantix. Her research areas encompass ESG regulations and reporting, ESG risk, supply chain sustainability, circular economy, social impact, and sustainable finance. Kim has worked for more than 20 years in the IT industry, providing research and analysis to help companies invest wisely in new technologies. Before joining the analyst industry, she held various roles in IT services, engineering and product safety testing, beginning her career at Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. Kim holds an MBA from Boston University and a BS in Electrical Engineering from Cornell.

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