Intertek's Assurance in Action Podcast Network

In the 8th episode of our series of podcasts dedicated to the new EU Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive, CSRD, we look at how a GAP Assessment can help companies prepare for the new changes from 1st January 2024.

Speakers
Catherine Beare, Intertek Regional Director for Business Assurance UK and Iberia 

Alessandro Ferracino, Intertek Regional Director for Business Assurance, North and South Europe

To gain additional insights about this subject, be sure to explore the other episodes of the CSRD series available on the Assurance in Action Podcast network. 

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Following on from our last Podcasts where we dived into the Environmental and the Social parts of ESG and specific to CSRD reporting requirements, in this podcast we discuss what the 'G' (Governance) in ESG means in relation to the New EU Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive. Governance is the foundation for how organizations effectively manage and oversee their sustainability programs, and it involves key activities ranging from leadership, to setting strategy, policies, processes, and controls to drive sustainable practices and create long-term value for all stakeholders.

Job title of speakers:

• Moderator: Simona Romanoschi, VP of Innovation at Intertek Business Assurance
• Presenter: Mark Thomas, Executive Vice President for Sustainability and Assurance at Intertek

To gain additional insights about this subject, be sure to explore the other episodes of the CSRD series available on the Assurance in Action Podcast network. 

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Following on from our last Podcast where we dived into the Environmental part of ESG and specific to CSRD reporting requirements, in this podcast we discuss what the 'S' in ESG means in relation to the New EU Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive, including aspects such as social risks, labor practices and human rights, diversity and inclusion, community relations and ethical marketing and advertising.

Job title of speakers:

• Moderator: Rowena Curtis, UK Marketing Manager, Intertek Business Assurance
• Presenter: Catherine Beare, Regional Director of Business Assurance, UK and Iberia

To gain additional insights about this subject, be sure to explore the other episodes of the CSRD series available on the Assurance in Action Podcast network. 

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On 31st July 2023, the European Commission adopted the European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS) – the “final rules” for use by all companies subject to the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD). The standards cover the full range of environmental, social, and governance issues, and they provide information for investors to understand the sustainability impacts, risks, and opportunities of the companies in which they invest. In this podcast, we discuss the environmental standards relating to the ESRS disclosures.

Job title of speakers:

• Moderator: Rowena Curtis, UK Marketing Manager, Intertek Business Assurance
• Presenter: Simona Romanoschi, VP of Innovation at Intertek Business Assurance

To gain additional insights about this subject, be sure to explore the other episodes of the CSRD series available on the Assurance in Action Podcast network. 

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In the United States, the Food and Drug Administration (referred to as the US FDA) is the governmental agency in the U.S. that regulates food contact substances, materials, and articles. All existing regulations are published in the Code of Federal Regulations (also commonly referred to as the CFR).  More specifically, Title 21 CFR parts 170-199 regulations are applicable to food additives. In the first podcast of the series, our experts discuss the general requirements outlined in these regulations.

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Our Intertek Assuris experts, Joshua Ochola and Mathis Ralaivao will discuss how the distinction between product classes can be unclear or ambiguous, sometimes requiring interpretation and input from competent authorities. Wrong product classification can negatively impact a business and can have serious safety ramifications for the end user if the intended product use or function is confused or misunderstood. 

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The E.U. Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) requires ESG reporting on a level never seen before and will capture a whole host of companies that previously were not subject to mandatory nonfinancial reporting requirements, including public and private non-EU companies that meet certain EU-presence thresholds. For US companies, the CSRD rules will result in mandatory reporting on a broader set of ESG topics than those required under current and proposed Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) rules. In this podcast we will discuss:

• Objectives of CSRD
• Advantages for early CSRD compliance
• If the proposed SEC climate disclosure rule is expected to be eligible for equivalence
• Reporting options for U.S. companies with E.U.-based subsidiaries
• Steps to start preparing for CSRD compliance

Speakers:

• Moderator: Rowena Curtis, UK Marketing Manager, Intertek Business Assurance
• Presenter: Elma Christian, Global Business Development Director, Intertek Business Assurance

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In June The European Commission released a series of measures aimed at bolstering its sustainable finance framework, including a new proposal to regulate ESG ratings providers, and the introduction of a new set of criteria for sustainable economic activities under the EU Taxonomy. As part of the package announced on 13 June 2023, the European Commission published the draft text of a regulation on the transparency and integrity of ESG rating activities (ESG Rating Regulation). In this podcast, we investigate: 

• What the June 13 announcement includes
• How do the changes look now & which companies are impacted by the ESG Rating Regulation 
• What obligations are there for users of ESG Ratings
• What does any of this mean in relation to CSRD

Speakers:

• Moderator: Rowena Curtis, UK Marketing Manager, Business Assurance
• Presenter: Catherine Beare, Regional Director Business Assurance, UK and Iberia

To gain additional insights about this subject, be sure to explore the other episodes of the CSRD series available on the Assurance in Action Podcast network.

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On the 12th of June 2023, there was a substantial announcement by the European Commission that released a series of proposed changes to the European Sustainability Reporting standards which seek to reduce the reporting burden on small companies and those first-time reporters. In this episode, we will cover the additional complexities that these changes will bring for companies to face, with a focus on the subject of materiality assessments as well as the reactions from the market and parties involved about the EC announcement.   

Speakers:

• Moderator: Rowena Curtis, UK Marketing Manager, Business Assurance
• Presenter: Catherine Beare, Regional Director Business Assurance, UK and Iberia

To gain additional insights about this subject, be sure to explore the other episodes of the CSRD series available on the Assurance in Action Podcast network. 

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On 5 January 2023, the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) entered into force. This new directive modernizes and strengthens the rules concerning the social and environmental information that companies have to report. CSRD will require additional mandatory corporate reporting for ESG, impacting the majority of large and listed EU companies as well as some outside of the EU. In this episode, we will cover an understanding of the directive, which companies will be impacted by the directive, including non-EU organizations, how these should prepare, and what’s the timelines for submission.

Speakers:

• Moderator: Rowena Curtis, UK Marketing Manager, Business Assurance
• Presenter: Catherine Beare, Regional Director Business Assurance, UK and Iberia

To gain additional insights about this subject, be sure to explore the other episodes of the CSRD series available on the Assurance in Action Podcast network. 

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