Sustainability in the boardroom
SustainAbility School #110
The session is based on insights from the Forvis Mazars Barometer 2024, which highlights the growing importance of sustainability responsibilities as companies expand globally and face increasingly complex regulations.
C-level executives are determined to address these challenges, with previously underestimated reporting areas now receiving greater attention and budgets increasing to support the demand for specialized expertise.
Additionally, the European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS) set higher expectations for reporting, emphasizing internal governance structures, board awareness of sustainability issues relevant to the companies they oversee, and alignment between sustainability goals and performance evaluation objectives. Overall, companies have made stronger commitments to sustainability, and the wave of sustainability expectations continues to rise in the business world. Nearly three-quarters (71%) of surveyed organizations are producing a sustainability report, and an increasing number are integrating sustainability into budget planning (72%) – the highest levels recorded to date in Mazars’ annual analysis.
C-level executives are determined to address these challenges, with previously underestimated reporting areas now receiving greater attention and budgets increasing to support the demand for specialized expertise.
Additionally, the European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS) set higher expectations for reporting, emphasizing internal governance structures, board awareness of sustainability issues relevant to the companies they oversee, and alignment between sustainability goals and performance evaluation objectives. Overall, companies have made stronger commitments to sustainability, and the wave of sustainability expectations continues to rise in the business world. Nearly three-quarters (71%) of surveyed organizations are producing a sustainability report, and an increasing number are integrating sustainability into budget planning (72%) – the highest levels recorded to date in Mazars’ annual analysis.
By attending this webinar, you will learn about:
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Sustainability Strategy and Governance - Boards of Directors (BoD) are increasingly central in shaping sustainability strategy, ensuring compliance with ESG standards, and integrating sustainability goals into core business operations.
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ESG governance frameworks often include supervisory boards, sustainability committees, and operational managers tasked with implementing site-specific and cross-functional sustainability initiatives.
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Challenges like data capture, understanding complex regulations, and reporting transparency remain pivotal.
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C-Suite Sustainability Trends - C-suite executives prioritize sustainability as a strategic pillar, with 71% producing sustainability reports and 72% budgeting for ESG compliance.
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Climate and carbon reporting dominate ESG priorities, but attention to human rights, diversity, and inclusion is increasing significantly.
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Generative AI and digital transformation are reshaping operations, with 85% of executives acknowledging AI’s impact, including ethical concerns.
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International Expansion and Talent - Sustainability strategies are essential for international growth, especially in high-potential markets like China, Germany, and the US.
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Talent acquisition strategies now emphasize training and development, diversity, and ESG commitments to attract top talent.
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Strategic Planning for Sustainability - Strategy: Aligning corporate strategies with sustainability goals; Risk Management: Addressing ESG-related risks; Accountability: Transparent reporting and stakeholder engagement; Oversight: Ensuring adherence to sustainability objectives.
About the guest speaker
Laura Negrisoiu is a Director in the Sustainability Services team at Mazars Romania. With over 15 years of experience, she is dedicated to helping companies integrate corporate sustainability, regardless of their stage in this journey. In her work, Laura emphasizes the importance of change management as a key factor in successfully embedding sustainability.
She holds a degree from the Bucharest University of Economic Studies, specializing in Strategic Marketing within the Faculty of Marketing. Laura is a member of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), a Project Management Professional (PMP) certified by the Project Management Institute (PMI), and obtained the CFA-ESG certification this year.
She holds a degree from the Bucharest University of Economic Studies, specializing in Strategic Marketing within the Faculty of Marketing. Laura is a member of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), a Project Management Professional (PMP) certified by the Project Management Institute (PMI), and obtained the CFA-ESG certification this year.
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