Introduction to the materiality analysis

Targeting relevant sustainability topics

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This training is held in German.
Materiality analysis is much more than just a regulatory requirement. It is the strategic foundation of any effective sustainability management system. No matter what reporting requirements apply to you, systematically addressing material issues is always the right first step. In this training how a materiality analysis is structured and how it operationalizes sustainability as a genuine management task. You’ll understand the process from planning to implementation and recognize the strategic value the analysis delivers to your company.

Contents

also as a basis for the VSME standard for SMEs

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.

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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.

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