Co-Founder of vbc Agency // Sustainability Expert // Communication Specialist // Public Speaker #sustainability #circulareconomy #diversityequityinclusion #behavioralchange
CSRD as the next big opportunity? Excited to dive into this together with our clients in the coming months!!
“Help! We have to comply with the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive and are getting overwhelmed.” This is a request we’re hearing from some of our clients who are having to deal with CSRD for the first time. And we get it. Like with all major developments, the new, common reporting framework is a nut to crack for companies and takes time and capacity from other projects. But at the same time there is ample opportunity to improve the quality of sustainability information or increase trust in the eyes of stakeholders such as investors, banks, partners, employees, customers, and consumers. So, this is what we tell our clients: Don’t panic! This is a huge new change for businesses, requiring unprecedented levels of transparency, data collection and collaboration. It’s ok to not have all the answers yet, as long as you’re working on a plan to get there. Keep the big picture in mind. In the best case, regulation leads to improved standards and a level playing field for all. Instead of spending time and energy convincing the business to act, teams can focus on implementation and faster progress towards sustainability goals. Turn lemons into lemonade. Rather than treating CSRD (and reporting in general) as an extra to-do, see it as an opportunity to map your company’s sustainability impacts, drive conversations and prioritize actions. Use the data not just to report but to optimize your transformation journey and support your colleagues in delivering it. This will ultimately result in a stronger, more resilient and future-fit business. If you need support implementing the requirements internally and externally, stay tuned for our upcoming series “Unpacking CSRD”. We’ll cover how to: - Use CSRD as a tool to drive your business and impact strategy - Upskill internal teams and strengthen collaboration - Translate complex requirements into accessible and actionable to-dos - Leverage reporting data for engaging communication #CorporateSustainabilityReportingDirective #SustainabilityReporting #SustainableBusiness #valuebasedconsulting #strategiccommunication #internalupskilling
