Materiality analysis for the CSRD reporting obligation

From planning to implementation in the company

This training is held in German.
The CSRD will make thousands of companies across Europe subject to mandatory reporting from 2025. The first step in implementing the reporting obligation is the materiality analysis. In this training , you will learn how you, as the person responsible, can manage the materiality analysis process in such a way that it is efficient and CSRD-compliant. You will also learn how the materiality analysis creates strategic added value for the future viability of your company. Using a case study, you will plan and manage the materiality analysis, from the analysis phase to process documentation, and then implement it independently within the company.
Module 1: training training
1 day
Introduction to materiality analysis
Introduction to materiality analysis
  • Common basis and central concepts of the materiality analysis.
  • Double materiality within the meaning of the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD).
  • Importance of internal & external participation.
  • Big picture: Process steps of a materiality analysis.
  • Strategic added value for companies.
  • The basic analysis.
Module 2: training training
1 day
Stakeholder analysis, inside-out & outside-in perspective, fields of action
Stakeholder analysis, inside-out & outside-in perspective, fields of action
  • Derivation of company-specific topics based on the analysis.
  • Stakeholder mapping.
  • Cross-industry topics of the CSRD: The so-called AR16 list.
  • Inside-out & outside-in: The main perspectives and their evaluation criteria according to CSRD.
  • Correct identification of key areas of activity according to CSRD.
  • Stakeholder participation, incl. excursus: The AA1000SeS as an important basis for stakeholder participation.
Module 3: training training
1 day
Materiality matrix, IROs, interface partners
Materiality matrix, IROs, interface partners
  • Finalization of the results of a materiality analysis: Proposal for the design of a final workshop.
  • Tips for preparing the results, e.g: Materiality matrix.
  • Outlook for the next steps: The "IROs" and the GAP analysis.
  • Interaction between external and internal interface partners during implementation.
  • Special challenges in implementation.
  • Selected practical examples & discussion.

Contents

Module 1

  • Common basis and central concepts of the materiality analysis.
  • Double materiality within the meaning of the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD).
  • Importance of internal & external participation.
  • Big picture: Process steps of a materiality analysis.
  • Strategic added value for companies.
  • The basic analysis.

Module 2

  • Derivation of company-specific topics based on the analysis.
  • Stakeholder mapping.
  • Cross-industry topics of the CSRD: The so-called AR16 list.
  • Inside-out & outside-in: The main perspectives and their evaluation criteria according to CSRD.
  • Correct identification of key areas of activity according to CSRD.
  • Stakeholder participation, incl. excursus: The AA1000SeS as an important basis for stakeholder participation.

Module 3

  • Finalization of the results of a materiality analysis: Proposal for the design of a final workshop.
  • Tips for preparing the results, e.g: Materiality matrix.
  • Outlook for the next steps: The "IROs" and the GAP analysis.
  • Interaction between external and internal interface partners during implementation.
  • Special challenges in implementation.
  • Selected practical examples & discussion.

Learning environment

Once you have registered, you will find useful information, downloads and extra services relating to this training course in your online learning environment.

Your benefit

  • You will learn about the framework and the overarching objective of the materiality analysis.
  • They understand the interaction and dependencies of the various process steps.
  • They know the individual process steps and can take the requirements of the CSRD into account when planning a materiality analysis.
  • You will learn about the internal process dependencies and will be able to independently manage the implementation of a materiality analysis and achieve a good result.
  • You find out who your relevant interface partners and data providers are and can integrate them profitably into the materiality analysis process.

Methods

Trainer input, group exercises, best-practice examples, work aids and checklists, discussion, exchange of experience

Recommended for

The training is aimed at anyone who is faced with the challenge of planning and carrying out a materiality analysis in their company. It is particularly aimed at sustainability managers with process responsibility and managing directors of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

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