Description
Description:
In this workshop, participants will delve into the intricacies of Natural Capital Reporting, a pivotal component under the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD). Natural capital, defined as the world’s stocks of natural resources, including geology, soils, air, water, and all living organisms, provides both direct and indirect contributions to our economy and well-being. Effective management and reporting of natural capital are crucial for organisations to ensure sustainable practices and long-term profitability.
The CSRD, expanding on non-financial reporting requirements, emphasises the transparency and accountability businesses must uphold regarding their environmental impact, including the sustainable use and conservation of natural capital. This directive recognises natural capital as integral to holistic environmental reporting, linking ecosystem health directly to corporate sustainability and risk management.
The workshop will include a case study presentation and time for questions and experience sharing.
Objectives:
- Understanding Natural Capital: Introduce the concept of natural capital and its economic and ecological importance.
- Linkages to CSRD: Explore how natural capital reporting fits within the broader scope of the CSRD, emphasizing compliance and strategic advantages.
- Practical Reporting Frameworks: Review frameworks and tools that facilitate effective natural capital accounting and reporting.
- Impact Assessment: Learn methods to assess and quantify the impacts of business operations on natural capital.
- Strategic Integration: Discuss strategies to integrate natural capital considerations into broader corporate decision-making processes.
- Case Studies: Review real-world examples of successful natural capital reporting and the resulting benefits to businesses and ecosystems.
The workshop will include a case study presentation by Trevor McHugh, MD at Veon Forestry & Ecology and time for questions and experience sharing.
Meet the Speakers:
Bruce Harper:
Senior Sustainability Consultant, Antaris Consulting
With a background in environmental engineering and policy development, Bruce is passionate about communicating the need to decarbonise business activities and enjoys helping companies make transformative changes to address the climate challenge, protect and enhance biodiversity and embrace the circular economy.
A specialist in industrial emissions, Bruce has deep sectoral knowledge gained over a varied career, from setting licence conditions as a licensing Inspector with the Environmental Protection Agency, to writing regulations and developing guidance for regulators and operators as an Environmental Policy Advisor in the Department of the Environment Northern Ireland. Bruce is a graduate of Trinity College Dublin, with a BSc in Engineering with Management, and a master’s degree in environmental engineering.
He is a member of Engineers Ireland.
Geoff Dooley:
Head of Sustainability Services, Antaris Consulting
Geoff supports organisations to align with the rapidly evolving ESG context while integrating stakeholder needs and expectations. Geoff is an experienced Strategic Advisor and Facilitator with a track record of leading change in the environmental services, corporate, social enterprise, government, and not-for-profit sectors. With a track record of working in complex and ambiguous environments, Geoff combines his experience and intuition to help leaders and their organisations navigate a sustainable path forward. Most recently, he facilitated the development of the Environmental Protection Agency’s Climate Impacts and Adaptation Strategy and he is the 2023/24 chair of the Sustainable Development Goals National Stakeholder Forum.
Geoff holds a primary degree in Environmental Science, an MBA, an MSc in Finance, a Level 9 Diploma in Executive Coaching, and a Diploma in Company Direction.
He is a Nuffield Scholar and a member of the Institute of Directors.
Please book online to secure your place.
This workshop is Free of Charge.
