Introduction to the materiality analysis
Targeting relevant sustainability topics
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Contents
Module 1
- Materiality Analysis as a Strategic Management Tool: Significance, Application, and Benefits; The Big Picture and Key Concepts.
- An Overview of Dual Materiality.
- Stakeholder mapping and participation.
- Analysis, planning and implementation: process steps of a materiality analysis.
Module 2
- Accurate identification of key areas of action, applicable in various reporting contexts, such as CSRD or VSME.
- Tips for presenting the results, e.g., materiality matrix.
- Interaction between external and internal interface partners during implementation.
- Materiality Analysis as a Contribution to Strategic Risk Management.
- Selected practical examples & discussion.
Learning environment
In your online learning environment, you will find useful information, downloads and extra services for this training course once you have registered.
Your benefit
- Understand why materiality analysis is the right strategic foundation, regardless of which reporting requirements apply to you.
- Understanding sustainability as a management task: Focusing on the truly relevant issues to steer the organization in the right direction and achieve results.
- Be able to understand the role of materiality analysis in strategic risk management and in creating corporate value.
- Gain a solid understanding of key concepts and process steps so that you can confidently begin your own materiality analysis.
Methods
trainers, group exercises, best-practice examples, resources and checklists, discussion, and sharing of experiences.
Recommended for
This training for anyone who wants to take a structured approach to sustainability and identify the right issues for their company. It is particularly aimed at sustainability officers, managing directors, executive board members, and supervisory board members who view sustainability as a strategic management task, as well as compliance officers, HR staff, and cross-functional roles that contribute to the materiality analysis process.
- Customized training courses
- Direct application in practice
- Efficient use of time and resources
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Start dates and details
Wednesday, 02.09.2026
09:00 am - 12:00 pm
Wednesday, 09.09.2026
09:00 am - 12:00 pm
Thursday, 03.12.2026
09:00 am - 12:00 pm
Thursday, 10.12.2026
09:00 am - 12:00 pm
Monday, 01.02.2027
09:00 am - 12:00 pm
Monday, 08.02.2027
09:00 am - 12:00 pm
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