FROM DISCLOSURE TO IMPACT: CSRD AND SUSTAINABLE FINANCE
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The Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) is one of the most transformative pieces of EU regulation for sustainable economy. More than a compliance requirement, it provides a framework to strengthen ESG data governance, ensure transparent reporting, and embed sustainability into investment strategies.
This article shares the main insights from our recent webinar “Turn CSRD Obligations into Levers for Action,” including regulatory essentials, practical methodologies, and concrete solutions to help asset owners navigate CSRD with confidence.
WHY CSRD MATTERS FOR INVESTORS
CSRD expands non-financial reporting obligations to a much broader set of companies and financial institutions. It requires detailed disclosure on sustainability risks, impacts, and opportunities, using the European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS) as the reference framework.
For investors, CSRD reporting is not only about compliance — it is an opportunity to:
- Gain better control of ESG data.
- Strengthen engagement with stakeholders.
- Turn sustainability into a driver of long-term value.
RESOURCE: read more about CSRD on the European Commission website
WEBINAR REPLAY: TURNING REGULATION INTO ACTION - MAY 22, 2025
Our 45-minute webinar explored how asset owners can move beyond regulatory constraints and use CSRD as a lever for strategic decision-making.
WHAT YOU'LL LEARN
FROM OBLIGATION TO OPPORTUNITY
CSRD requires transparency on sustainability, but it also enables investors to:
- Strengthen accountability by making ESG strategies measurable.
- Demonstrate leadership in sustainable finance.
- Create strategic advantage by anticipating evolving stakeholder expectations.
By combining regulatory compliance with robust ESG analytics, investors can transform obligations into drivers of performance and trust.
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COMMON QUESTIONS ABOUT THIS TOPIC
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What is the CSRD and why does it matter in sustainable finance?
The CSRD is a landmark EU directive that expands corporate sustainability-reporting obligations, requiring firms to disclose ESG risks, opportunities and impacts according to EU Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS). It matters because it enhance data transparency, supports investment decisions, and drives the shift to a sustainable economy.
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Who falls under the scope of the CSRD and when do they need to comply?
The CSRD applies to large EU and non-EU companies (including listed ones) and many financial institutions. Reporting obligations are phased in: for example, sustainability statements for financial year 2024 are to be published in 2025 for the first wave of entities.
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What is the "double materiality" principle under CSRD and how should investors use it?
Double materiality means companies (and consequently investors) must assess how sustainability issues affect the company (financial materiality) and how the company affects the environment and society (impact materiality). For investors, this principle helps identify which ESG topics are material for their portfolio and disclosure obligations.
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How should asset owners and managers respond to CSRD's requirements?
They should enhance ESG-data governance, perform materiality assessments for investment portfolios, map exposures to ESRS topics, ensure audit-ready metrics and integrate sustainability into strategy and reporting. CSRD is not just compliance-driven—it's an opportunity for strategic value.
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What are the key benefits of aligning with CSRD beyond regulatory compliance?
Beyond compliance, aligning with CSRD enables firms to: strengthen stakeholder trust, turn sustainability into a competitive advantage, embed transparency and accountability into their investment processes, and access improved ESG data that supports better decision making.