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𝗧𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗼 𝗮 𝗯𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗼𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 - how to comply with a whole range of new EU regulations such as #CSRD, #CSDDD, #EUDR, #CBAM & Co. Be part of the Sustainable osapiens Summit (#SoS24) where more than 100 speakers will share their knowledge and experience in dealing with supply chain regulations. At Europe's leading sustainability event, you can network with thousands of decision makers from SMEs to global players and gain clarity on your own sustainability strategy. Gather the necessary knowledge on regulations, applications and software solutions for a sustainable business in two days to be equipped for your specific use case around #ESG. Be prepared to turn this challenge into an opportunity. 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝘀𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝘀𝘂𝗰𝗵 𝗮𝘀 - "CSDDD, LkSG and the importance of sustainable supply chains" (UNIDO) - "The complexity of CSRD from the perspective of an audit and advisory firm" (KPMG) - "Minimizing emissions and energy consumption: improving health, safety and efficiency through optimized distribution and maintenance" (CONA Services) - "Do's & Don'ts when implementing the Due Diligence Act - A report from Unite" (Unite) - "Best practices in risk analysis (abstract & concrete risk analysis)" (GvW Graf von Westphalen) - "Corporate Sustainability as a WIN-WIN" (Alberto Zamora) 𝗮𝘀 𝘄𝗲𝗹𝗹 𝗮𝘀 𝗲𝘅𝗰𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗽𝗮𝗻𝗲𝗹 𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗰𝘂𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗼𝗻 - Corporate Sustainability in daily operations in different industries - Operational Efficiency and Product Transparency in daily business 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄-𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝗶𝗻 𝗮 𝘀𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝘂𝗹𝘀𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝘀 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝘂𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘁 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗸𝘀 𝗼𝗻 - CSRD - Supply Chain Due Diligence (CSDDD, LkSG & CBAM) - EUDR - CO2 Footprint (CCF/PCF) - Product traceability and transparency - and many, many more Be there! For the full agenda, speaker overview or to register, please click here: https://lnkd.in/e8YG73tY

Being a #mazarian comes with the opportunity of exchanging practical sustainability solutions and participating in discussions about recently released regulations with colleagues around 20 countries. It was a real pleasure and looking forward to meeting you all soon! 🤩 #MazarsRomania #sustainability #csrd

At the end of November 2023, the Belgian Institute of Registered Auditors (IBR-IRE) awarded the Awards for Best Belgian Sustainability Reports. ABAF/BVFA is on the jury of these sustainability awards. Alides REIM, Umicore, VPK Group and Vrije Universiteit Brussel were amongst the winners. More info on the event can be found here: https://lnkd.in/dXNqAEQ. The Awards for Best Belgian Sustainability Reports is much more than a one-off competition. The Awards aims to make companies and organizations aware of the importance of sustainability reporting and to promote the exchange of best practices. Sustainability is - and must be - a priority for companies today. Against this background, the registered Belgian auditors are again organising a series of online workshops (Jan-Mar 2024) to discuss different aspect of the sustainability theme. The aim of these workshops is to provide both technical and practical content, drawing on the experience of numerous organizations.   In the coming weeks, the following issues issues and themes will be discussed: ·        16 January 2024 : Context (CSRD), methodology, and strategic value risk assessment with practical insights from Solvay! ·        30 January 2024 : ESG: New (EU) sustainability legal requirements: what do they entail and how can my company prepare for the reporting and its audit? ·        12 February 2024 : General overview of the EU Taxonomy ·        27 February 2024 : The G as a driver of sustainable value creation ·        11 March 2024 : What is the role of the financial intermediaries when building a sustainable future? ·        26 March 2024 : Assurance on Sustainability information: requirements and how to get ready More info and to subscribe: https://lnkd.in/e6rkHixB .  

Last week, SRP Executive Director Wyn Ellis participated in the ISEAL Global Sustainability Symposium and Community Day 2024 in Baden, Switzerland. The event, supported by SECO Economic Cooperation and Development and the Walmart Foundation, focused on practical solutions to ensure new EU due diligence and reporting regulations benefit both people and the planet, aiming to surpass mere compliance. 💡 Key takeaways: Due Diligence: Strengthening corporate due diligence reporting is essential for addressing global challenges. EUDR Consequences: Risk-based approaches could potentially disadvantage smallholders. Data Ethics: Equitable governance frameworks are needed to protect smallholder data rights and help farmers monetize their data. Collaboration: Voluntary standards promote collective action to mitigate supply chain risks, but broader stakeholder collaboration is necessary. Sustainability Insight: “Sustainability is not a moral issue: it’s a survival issue.” - Santiago Gowland, CEO, Rainforest Alliance. The symposium provided a platform for CEOs and voluntary commodity scheme leaders within the ISEAL community to gain insights from visionary speakers. As an ISEAL Community Member, SRP is proud to continually improve its system by participating in ISEAL’s learning, collaboration, and innovation activities. #SRP #SustainableRice #Sustainability #ISEAL #GlobalSymposium #DueDiligence

A packed agenda over the past 2 days with great insights and discussions from my European colleagues on the impacts of the #CSRD as well as various #ESG topics incl. double materiality assessment, carbon footprint assessment, gap analysis and climate transition plans. The Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) may have implications not only for Australian subsidiaries of EU groups but also for Australian companies and financial institutions with operations in Europe. It requires disclosure on ESG strategy and targets, and companies to report on their impacts on sustainability matters, and how these sustainability matters affect their development, performance and position. #MazarsSustainability #TheSmartChoice

The path to sustainability can seem littered with obstacles: complex regulations, cost concerns, operational challenges—the list goes on. It's easy to feel overwhelmed and uncertain about where to start. Which is why I couldn't be prouder to be part of a team that's actively shaping the future of manufacturing. 🌍✨ We're not just talking about sustainability—we're making it accessible, actionable, and achievable for businesses ready to embrace what's next. Please reach out to the fantastic team Audrey Woo Clement Teo Clara Kwan to find out more! #Sustainability #FutureofManufacturing

The increasing focus on #sustainability is making Environmental, Social, and Governance (#ESG) factors crucial in global supply chains. By implementing #ESG strategies into their operations, businesses can: 1️⃣ Improve Operational Efficiency. Organizations can lower their carbon footprint and save production costs by avoiding non-renewable resources and investing in green technologies! 2️⃣ Mitigate Risks by reducing the likelihood of labour violations or environmental disorders that could occur throughout the supply chain network. 3️⃣ Increase Consumer Trust and enhance their reputation by showcasing commitment to social responsibility through sustainable practices. ✍ However, the first step towards having a sustainable supply chain is collecting appropriate and transparent #data, that can help identify risks and recognize improvement opportunities. As an affiliate audit company of Sedex, ALGI recognizes the value of #data that provides you with complete and valuable insight into your company’s supply chain sustainability performance. 👉 Visit www.algi.net and join the path towards a sustainable future. #SustainableData #SupplyChainData #SupplyChainManagement #SustainableSupplyChain #EnvironmentalPerformance #SocialPerformance #Sustainability

Mark your calendars! 🗓 Tuesday 27 February will see the next online workshop organised as part of the Awards for Best Belgian Sustainability Reports. Key issues and implications of governance in terms of #sustainability🌿will be discussed here. Does this speak to you? During this workshop, you will find out about the importance of governance and the implications and requirements of governance under the CSRD (Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive) and ESRS (European Sustainability Reporting Standards). 🌱 What's more? You'll also have the opportunity to gain a better understanding of how sustainable governance is organised. And to take things even further, there's also a look at the best practices and the practices that need to be improved in this area. To give you all this information, we can rely on guest speakers invited to this workshop! Pierre-Henri D'haene, Head of Strategy, sustainability and transformation at Elia, Pascale-Marie Barriquand, Head of Corporate Social Responsibility at Luminus, and Géraldine Nolens, Executive-Vice-President & member at the Management Board at Umicore, will each share their experiences in the matter. To facilitate the running of the workshop, we will have Guido DE CLERCQ, Transparency International, Sandra Gobert (she/her), Executive Director at GUBERNA, and Steven Mulkens, Executive Director at KMPG. Keep in mind that participation in these workshops is free, but limited. So, register now! You'll find all the information you need here, including registration details: https://lnkd.in/e6rkHixB #sustainability #governance #csrd #esrs

If you need to get up to speed on Double Materiality, CSRD and how they may impact your company, register now! Hear about how companies are approaching this important topic and hear from the experts on what you need to do now to get ready. #DMA #CSRD #ERM #EFRAG

🌱 𝗪𝗲 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗘𝗦𝗚 𝗖𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝘁 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝗺𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗶𝗿𝗮𝘀! 🌱 I am thrilled to announce the start of the ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) certification process at Unimadeiras. This is a pivotal step to align our group's strategy with the world's best sustainability practices. By integrating ESG principles into our operations, we are reinforcing our commitment to environmental management, social responsibility, and robust corporate governance. This initiative will not only enhance our sustainability credentials but also demonstrate our dedication to responsible business practices. We are proud to have Systemic as our strategic partner. Their expertise and relevance in the Portuguese market are invaluable. Their know-how and experience will be crucial as we navigate this transformative journey together. Together, we are prepared to elevate Unimadeiras' standards and contribute positively to a sustainable future. #Sustainability #ESG #Unimadeiras #Systemic #CorporateResponsibility #EnvironmentalManagement #SustainableBusiness #GreenFuture #LeadershipInSustainability #unipellets