The EU Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) and its corresponding European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS) lie at the centre of the EU’s Green Strategy. This regulation has extraterritorial reach, increasingly impacting non-EU companies trading with the bloc. Furthermore, much of EU regulation is being adopted by the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) meaning that UK traders importing from or exporting to markets outside of the EU will also have to comply with increasingly stringent reporting standards.
To futureproof overseas competitiveness and revenues, it is imperative that UK traders, both corporate and SME, appraise themselves of existing and forthcoming regulation whilst understanding the changes they must make to their operations to ensure compliance and avoid penalties and disruption to trade.
This introductory course focuses on the core imperatives of sustainability regulation being implemented across the EU via the Commission and globally via the ISSB, namely: circularity, supply chains, decarbonisation, and greenwashing and their respective regulation and governance. It provides a detailed overview of the global regulatory framework, accompanying standards, and implementation timeframes whilst importantly giving practical advice and recommendations on how businesses can optimally prepare, even prosper through diversification and new opportunities.
Learning Outcomes:
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Understanding of current and planned sustainability regulation at both the EU and global level
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Appreciation of regulatory impacts by geographies, sector, and company size as well as market surveillance authorities’ role in enforcing compliance
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Overview of various regulatory standards with which companies must comply and by when
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Exploration of EU and global standards’ interoperability and relevant reporting mechanisms
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Practical insights into how companies can adapt processes, operations, and data to ensure compliance
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Exploration of diversification and growth strategies presented by an increased focus on sustainability
Who is this course for?
This course is suitable for all levels and all departments involved with the international sales and marketing, procurement, and product development.
About the trainer
Andrea Collins – MIEx, MBA, BA (Hons)
Andrea is a global trade specialist with almost 30 years’ experience in the industry; she specialises in importing, exporting, global sustainability, and trade compliance. Having previously delivered training on behalf of the Chartered Institute of Export and International Trade, she also provides in-house training to Global Trade Department’s (GTD) clients and bespoke modules for the Department for Business and Trade’s (DBT) Export Academy. As principal consultant at GTD, she supports private clients with their global trade endeavours, whilst also delivering 1:1 support, workshops, and webinars for several Growth Hubs, local authorities, and membership bodies nationwide.
Payment Terms
Please note payment must be made in full before the course.
Cancellation Terms
In case you are no longer able to attend this training course, please note you must cancel your place at least 5 working days before the course. The cancellation must be in writing and sent to international@gmchamber.co.uk indicating the name of the course you are cancelling for and delegate(s) details. If a booking is not cancelled and the delegate does not attend, full event costs will still apply.
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