Ethos consultants have guided companies of all sizes and sectors to prepare for the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD), through double materiality assessments, data selection, and strategy development. Despite the shifting timelines and evolving financial thresholds in Sweden, the momentum towards standardised sustainability reporting remains strong. We're thrilled to host a discussion with sustainability professionals, each offering unique insights into their CSRD preparation journey. In the session, we will discuss real-life cases and learnings around double materiality assessments as well as strategic approaches to CSRD implementation. Don't miss this opportunity to gain invaluable insights and forge connections with industry leaders.

In today's evolving regulatory landscape, businesses face increasing mandates to uphold human rights and environmental standards across their supply chains. From the proposed Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD) by the EU Commission to emerging regulations globally, understanding and complying with these requirements is crucial for global operations.
During our session, we'll discuss practical strategies for effectively integrating human rights and environmental considerations into supply chain management. From risk assessments to monitoring mechanisms, learn how to ensure compliance and foster responsible supply chain practices.

Join us for a session on sustainable bonds and loans together with Ebba Ramel, Senior Sustainable Finance Advisor at Ethos. Sustainable finance products are getting more and more popular as directing finance towards sustainable development can be financially beneficial for the borrower. During the session, Ebba will showcase a real-life example of how sustainable finance products work in practice and you'll be able to learn about different sustainable finance products on the loan and bonds side, as well as the pros, cons and predictions for these products.  You will also see a practical example of how to set up a framework for sustainability bonds.

CSRD requires digitally tagged sustainability data in accordance with the format of ESRS. In this session, we will walk you through our joint business proposal of collecting and calculating ESG data in the Atlas platform and then uploading it seamlessly into your designed report in CtrlPrint, all with accompanying audit trail.

ESG-focused markets are expanding, and the valuation of ESG in M&A and IPO processes has matured. This growth is driven by increased EU regulations, rising demand for ESG-focused investment strategies, and market shifts towards a low-carbon economy.
During this session, we will take you through the ESG due diligence process, including:
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- ESG risk assessment
- Post-merger integration action plan
- ESG data gap assessment
- Regulatory readiness
- ESG maturity benchmarking
- Net zero analysis

Lately, banks, corporations, and asset owners have swiftly announced science-based net zero pathways for 2030 and 2050. However, many lack practical steps in their business and investment strategies to achieve these goals. Often, after the initial investment in emission reduction, plans to reach net zero by 2050 seem dauntingly large, radical, and risky. During this session, we discuss how businesses can get past the ESG ‘valley of death,’ starting to operationalize a roadmap to 2050 today, and setting into motion the operational and capital investment decisions needed to get there now.

In an ever-changing world, the intersection of global geopolitical trends with sustainability has profound implications for businesses and society alike. During the session, we will explore how shifts in global politics, trade dynamics, and international relations shape sustainability agendas worldwide. Gain valuable insights into how businesses can proactively address sustainability challenges amidst geopolitical uncertainties. Joining us is Dennis Gyllensporre, Lieutenant General who will analyse the complex dynamics shaping our world. Join us for an enlightening discussion that promises to broaden your perspective on the world around us.

In early 2024, the Platform on Sustainable Finance published a Compendium of market practices describing ‘How the EU’s Taxonomy and sustainable finance framework are helping financial and non-financial actors transition to net zero’. Ethos sustainable finance experts Ida Wallöe Åhlander and Jennifer Ljungquist will walk you through key market trends and opportunities highlighted in the report, both for financial and non-financial actors. In addition, Ida and Jennifer will take you through the key take-aways of the new draft Regulatory Technical Standards (RTS) of the Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR). The RTS is the technical standard specifying what and how to report on the SFDR. The new draft RTS is expected to be adopted in early March 2024.