As the geopolitical landscape continues to reshape corporate responsibility and sustainability strategy, businesses must navigate increasing fragmentation, evolving regulatory demands, and changing stakeholder expectations. Strategic foresight and adaptable planning have become essential for executives guiding their organizations through this complex period of transition. 

In this episode, Laurent Lhopitallier of Sanofi and Richard Gardiner of World Benchmarking Alliance explore the intricate and fast-evolving world of ESG reporting and strategy. We shed light on how companies can effectively adapt to new sustainability standards, align with established global frameworks, and leverage double materiality to enhance risk management and drive long-term value creation.

Key learnings from this podcast:

• Gain clarity on the current state and future trajectory of ESG reporting, including the growing role of governance and data integrity.
• Understand the challenges posed by shifting regulations, such as the Omnibus Act, CSRD and CSDD, and how companies can plan strategically amidst uncertainty.
• Explore how ESG ratings are shaping investment strategies, the complexity of data quality and the need for methodology standardization.
• Learn how companies can leverage sustainability reporting frameworks to enhance sustainability efforts and stakeholder trust.
• Discover how assessing both financial materiality and impact materiality can transform risk management, inform strategic decisions, and support sustainable growth.

Host:

• David Metcalfe, CEO, Verdantix

Guests: 

• Richard Gardiner, Strategic Public Policy Lead, World Benchmarking Alliance
• Laurent Lhopitallier, Head of ESG Performance, Sanofi

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