The Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) is the latest initiative by the European Union to propel businesses towards greater transparency and accountability in their environmental, social, and governance (ESG) practices. TheRockGroup can help guide your organization towards Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) compliance. Through our practical approach, we can help efficiently implement CSRD, while supporting further progress of sustainability within your company. Thereby, CSRD can prove to be an opportunity for businesses, increasing transparency and overall sustainability performance. We can support you in the full process, including double materiality analysis, gap analysis, data gathering and implementation.
TheRockGroup - Your partner in CSRD Compliance
Our CSRD Reporting implementation services
We can help you reach full CSRD compliance, covering all steps in the process. This includes setting up the required foundations (including scoping and setting up the non-financial data infrastructure) and implementation (gathering and developing relevant data following CSRD requirements). The steps required are dependent on the specific situation but may include:
Identify gaps in your CSRD compliance with our analysis. We analyse what is already in place, offering detailed insights into what actions are needed to get to compliance. The results of the analysis serve as an implementation plan, enabling you to address compliance deficiencies effectively, minimizing risks, and optimizing your sustainability reporting strategy. This includes the required actions, setting responsibilities and a complete overview of the specific data points relevant to your business.
Our CSRD Double Materiality Assessment is an in-depth evaluation that ensures a thorough understanding of material impacts following CSRD requirements. The process includes engagement of relevant stakeholders and the assessment of impacts, risks and opportunities. Delving into the dual perspectives of financial and impact materiality, our assessment not only realizes compliance but also empowers your organization to make informed decisions that resonate with stakeholders, ensuring transparency and trust.
Our compliance check helps you understand exactly where your company stands, discover actionable steps, and clarify responsibilities to meet CSRD requirements. This thorough examination not only guarantees adherence to regulatory standards but also acts as a strategic tool, providing a clear roadmap for enhancing corporate sustainability practices, thus positioning your business as a responsible and forward-thinking entity in the eyes of stakeholders.
Empower your general and finance management teams with our customised CSRD workshops. Gain insights into the intricacies of compliance, ensuring a cohesive understanding across your organisation. Our workshops not only facilitate compliance comprehension but also foster a collaborative environment, encouraging cross-functional teams to collectively strategize and implement sustainable practices. Elevate your corporate culture with informed and engaged teams, ready to navigate the evolving landscape of sustainability regulations.
Why choose us for your CSRD implementation?
Pragmatic approach: providing clarity in complexity
Implementation of CSRD can prove complex if approached without setting up the proper structures first. Using business intellect and making use of what is already there, we can avoid overcomplicating implementation and get started fast and effectively.
Expertise in sustainability reporting and compliance
Our team consists of sustainability experts experienced in reporting guidelines, including but not limited to CSRD. We have extensive experience in non-financial reporting before CSRD through frameworks such as the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI). We navigate complex EU regulations, such as the EU CSDDD and Green Claims Directive, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of the regulatory landscape. We take into account the interoperability between diverse regulations and guidelines, allowing us to provide comprehensive and integrated solutions tailored to your business needs.
Beyond compliance: CSRD as a vehicle to structure and strengthen sustainability
Beyond sustainability, our professionals bring valuable experience in business and finance. We approach the CSRD not as a standalone set of regulations but as a powerful vehicle to structure and strengthen your sustainability efforts. Our approach involves incorporating CSRD requirements into the core of your business, aligning with your corporate strategy. We elevate your sustainability initiatives to integrate with and enhance what is already in place, ensuring a resilient and future-ready business foundation.
International Insight: CSRD for non-EU companies
For companies outside the EU, we provide strategic guidance on how CSRD will impact your relationship with EU customers. Anticipate changes, meet expectations, and position yourself effectively in the European market.