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\nThese new regulations will require companies in scope to report on sustainability information across all three ESG topics\, including biodiversity\, climate goals\, human rights including forced labour\, social rights\, ethics\, bribery\, corruption\, alongside financial information in directors&rsquo\; reports\, in accordance with the European Sustainability Reporting Standards. \;
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\nThis webinar will focus on how to prepare for and engage with the new standards\, the benefits of reporting\, and the trickle-down impact on SMEs in larger supply chains. \;Gain insights into key challenges and opportunities for your business.
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\nThe Sustainable Cork Programme Webinar Series is in association with Cork Chamber Skillnet and ESB Generation &\; Trading.
\nThe Sustainable Cork Programme (SCP) webinar series is designed to set a vision for a more sustainable and resilient Cork\, empowered by a thriving business community.
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\nThe European Union Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) represents the biggest single transformation in corporate reporting in the last 25 years\, but it also offers a distinct opportunity for Irish companies to gain a competitive advantage globally ensuring greenwashing is avoided. \;
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\nThe European Union Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) represents the biggest single transformation in corporate reporting in the last 25 years\, but it also offers a distinct opportunity for Irish companies to gain a competitive advantage globally ensuring greenwashing is avoided. \;
\nThese new regulations will require companies in scope to report on sustainability information across all three ESG topics\, including biodiversity\, climate goals\, human rights including forced labour\, social rights\, ethics\, bribery\, corruption\, alongside financial information in directors&rsquo\; reports\, in accordance with the European Sustainability Reporting Standards. \;
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Phased in up to 2026\, CSRD will apply to all: \;
\n\n&bull\; Companies and public interest entities in scope of the existing rules (greater than 500 employees) &ndash\; 1 January 2024
\n\n&bull\; Other larger companies and public interest entities (greater than 250 employees) &ndash\; 1 January 2025
\n\n&bull\; Listed SMEs and non-complex credit institutions and captive insurance undertakings\, with an &lsquo\;opt out&rsquo\; possible until 2028 &ndash\; 1 January 2026 \;
\n\n\nThis webinar will focus on how to prepare for and engage with the new standards\, the benefits of reporting\, and the trickle-down impact on SMEs in larger supply chains. \;Gain insights into key challenges and opportunities for your business.
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Speakers:
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\nLorraine McCann\, Director\, \;Climate Change and Accountability Services\, EY. \;Lorraine is a director in EY'\;s sustainability services team with over 15 years&rsquo\; experience in providing sustainability assurance and advisory services. She \;supports cross-sector organisations in their transition to more sustainable\, economic social and environmental business activities to drive long-term value for stakeholders.
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\nMatt Evans\, Senior Portfolio Manager\, Ninety One. \;Matt is a global investment manager based in London who'\;s goal is to provide long term investment return for clients while making a positive difference for people and the planet. Ninety One believe that investing capital carries with it a responsibility to try to secure a sustainable future and Matt is focused on investments in sustainable companies.
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\nLaura Morrison\, \;Sustainability Adviser and Munster Network Lead\, Business In The Community Ireland. \;Laura supports and advises BITCI&rsquo\;s member companies across a range of governance and social inclusion topics including CSRD\, and promotes peer-to-peer collaboration through the organisation&rsquo\;s Munster Members&rsquo\; Network. \;
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\nLorraine McCann\, Director\, \;Climate Change and Accountability Services\, EY. \;Lorraine is a director in EY'\;s sustainability services team with over 15 years&rsquo\; experience in providing sustainability assurance and advisory services. She \;supports cross-sector organisations in their transition to more sustainable\, economic social and environmental business activities to drive long-term value for stakeholders.
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\nMatt Evans\, Senior Portfolio Manager\, Ninety One. \;Matt is a global investment manager based in London who'\;s goal is to provide long term investment return for clients while making a positive difference for people and the planet. Ninety One believe that investing capital carries with it a responsibility to try to secure a sustainable future and Matt is focused on investments in sustainable companies.
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\nLaura Morrison\, \;Sustainability Adviser and Munster Network Lead\, Business In The Community Ireland. \;Laura supports and advises BITCI&rsquo\;s member companies across a range of governance and social inclusion topics including CSRD\, and promotes peer-to-peer collaboration through the organisation&rsquo\;s Munster Members&rsquo\; Network. \;
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\n\nThe Sustainable Cork Programme Webinar Series is in association with Cork Chamber Skillnet and ESB Generation &\; Trading.