Event: CSRD-day,organised by MVO Nederland

The Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) is described as a new, complete standard for sustainability that acts like a new language for the industry. It is a standardised framework designed to unify sustainability efforts and reporting across different organisations.

The CSRD serves as a powerful tool against greenwashing by creating a standardised reporting framework. By requiring organisations to use the same assessment methods, such as the Double Materiality Assessment, and report on consistent KPIs, it establishes clear baselines and enables meaningful comparisons, which increases transparency.

A useful way to navigate complex CSRD compliance issues is to engage with knowledge partners who can help assess risks in your value chain. For example, NGOs can provide valuable insights into specific social and environmental indicators, such as labor conditions or challenges in sectors like mining and textile.

A Double Materiality Assessment is used within the CSRD framework, along with consistent KPIs, to help organisations set clear sustainability baselines. This standardisation is what allows for meaningful and fair comparisons of sustainability performance across different industries.

Knowledge partners, and NGOs in particular, can provide specialised knowledge for assessing risks in your value chain under CSRD. They can offer valuable insights into complex social and environmental topics like labor conditions or provide expert knowledge for specific sectors.