Unlocking the ESRS for GRI reporters 27 November 2024
Welcome to our training course 'Unlocking the ESRS for GRI reporters'. The training is certified by the Global Reporting Initiative and provided by PwC Finland’s experienced trainers. After completing the training, you will receive a certificate of completion issued by GRI. The training refers to the updated GRI Standards (2021) and the European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS) adopted in 2023. It provides the know-how to better integrate the ESRS into already existing reporting practices and processes. Additionally, it covers interpretations of the standards from the perspective of Finnish companies.
Training info
Date and time
27.11.2024 at 8.30–14.00
Location
Itämerentori 2, Helsinki
Cost
750 € + VAT 25,5%
Price including breakfast, lunch, coffee/tea and snacks.
During this training course, you will gain insights into the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) and learn how to achieve CSRD compliance through the ESRS. You will learn about the structure and key characteristics of the ESRS and find out how to align your current reporting processes with these standards. In addition, you will explore the synergy between the two sets of standards and discover how the existing mapping documents between them can be used.
In this training we will explore the CSRD, how it came to be, which organizations will be affected by it, and how it relates to the ESRS. We will conduct a thorough examination of the European standards, including their structure, key concepts and interpretation from the perspective of Finnish companies. In addition, we will cover the materiality assessment process under the ESRS and see how it compares to the process to determine material topics in the GRI Standards. We will perform an in-depth comparison of disclosures between the two standards and explore ESRS requirements concerning sustainability report structure and publication. Finally, we will take a more practical approach, exploring essential tools available to GRI reporters to facilitate compliance with the ESRS.
The training will be conducted in English/Finnish depending on the participants.
Please note that this training is only organised in the classroom, and there is no possibility to complete the course remotely.
Training certified by GRI
This training is certified by the GRI, which is a leading corporate sustainability reporting standard setter and the most widely used reporting framework in the world. GRI has worked closely with EFRAG in developing the ESRS.
After completing the training, the participant gets a certificate issued by GRI. PwC Finland is a GRI Certified Training Partner, which means that our training corresponds to GRI’s quality requirements. This training is organised by PwC Finland.
Who is the training for?
This course is aimed at reporting practitioners and those supporting sustainability reporting practices who have experience using the GRI Standards. Other users of the GRI Standards, such as students, academics, data users, and policymakers, are also encouraged to participate.
While there are no specific prerequisites, a firm grasp of GRI Standards and their application in sustainability reporting is recommended.
Objectives of the training
By the end of the course, you will be able to:
Describe the purpose and key features of the CSRD
Provide an overview of the structure and key characteristics of the ESRS, including similarities and differences to the GRI Standards
Explain the materiality process within the ESRS and outline its general and topical disclosure requirements
Identify how to leverage current GRI materiality processes and the disclosure requirements to meet ESRS requirements
List the technical requirements of publishing an ESRS report, including tagging and referencing of information
Understand what ESRS implies for Finnish companies
Explain why and how organizations can report using both the GRI Standards and the ESRS, including the use of various mapping tools.
Agenda
08.30-09.00
Welcome and breakfast
09.00-11.00
First section
Introduction
Part 1: Getting to know the CSRD and the ESRS
Part 2: Exploring the ESRS further
Part 3: Leveraging the GRI process to determine material topics for ESRS reporting
11.00-11.15
Coffee/tea and snacks break
11.15-13.15
Second section
Part 4: Comparing ESRS and GRI disclosures
Part 5: Publishing ESRS reports
Part 6: Where do you go from here
Q&A and wrap-up
13.15-14.00
Lunch
Trainers
Mikael Niskala
Partner, Sustainability Services Leader, PwC Finland
Mikael Niskala is a sustainability professional specialised in sustainability accounting, assurance, and reporting. He works as Partner and ESG & Sustainability Service Leader at PwC Finland.
He has more than 25 years’ experience of GRI Standards, sustainability disclosures and reporting practice. Mikael has in-depth knowledge of global sustainability reporting frameworks and standards (GRI, SASB, TCFD) and their implementation in corporate practice.
He is a nominated trainer for the GRI Certified Training Program since 2010. Mikael was a member of EFRAG Project Task Force on European Sustainability Reporting Standard. In addition to his practical work experience with companies, Mikael has also worked for academia and contributed to sustainability reporting textbooks, articles, and lectures. Mikael has experience in the development of sustainability contents for financial reporting standards.
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Experiences from previous participants
9/10 overall training experience
"What made the course valuable was the opportunity to ask questions to Mikael Niskala who has been working on these issues for several years and has been actively involved in EFRAG."
"The best thing about the training was the new information I received and the holistic view of detail handling."
"Thank you for the comprehensive training. It was very nice that the other participants in the training were from many different industries, as it allowed for a wide range of discussions."
"There was enough opportunity to ask questions - it was a lively and engaging training."
"I really enjoyed the whole training and how well it was organized from the schedules to food/ snacks and the content of the training."
Changes and cancellation policy
The cancellation of participation without costs is possible 10 days before the training event.
If the cancellation is notified 9-6 days before the training event, we will charge 150 € + VAT as cancellation costs.
We charge 50% of the participation fee for cancellations made at least 5 business days before the training event.
For cancellations made after this or in case of no show, we will charge the entire participation fee. In cases of sudden illness or an obstacle, which could not be reported before the training, we will refund the participation fee against a medical certificate.
PwC reserves the right to cancel the course no later than 1 week (7 days) before the training if there are not enough people registered by the end of the deadline.
For more information or cancelling your registration please contact sari.vehniainen@pwc.com.