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CSRD PODCAST SERIES: UNDERSTAND YOUR REPORTING REQUIREMENTS

Sep. 16 2025

THE CSRD HAS ARRIVED MARKING A MAJOR SHIFT IN SUSTAINABILITY DISCLOSURE

Bureau Veritas Experts will help you understand your reporting requirements.

The Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) is here, and it is transforming the future of sustainability reporting in the EU.

This ground-breaking regulation changes the way eligible organizations must monitor, measure, and disclose their sustainable performance.

At Bureau Veritas, we are committed to helping you understand these new requirements and achieve CSRD compliance.

CSRD Playlist

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Each podcast focuses on a different ESRS, with expert input from across the Bureau Veritas global network. Our hosts and subject matter experts have discussed key issues, delving into their experience and exploring what clients are saying about each of the topics, to support the practical application of CSRD.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

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Download the white paper offering a concise overview of the discussions and expert guidance shared throughout. Whether you're just beginning your CSRD journey or looking to refine your sustainability reporting approach, we hope these insights will support your path to compliance and beyond.

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What is the CSRD and Why Does It Matter?

The CSRD sets out clear requirements and obligations for businesses, underpinned by 12 European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS) that outline the structure and methodology for reporting. To guide businesses through this transition, we offer a six-episode podcast series in English, focusing on a different ESRS.

DISCOVER OUR CSRD PODCAST SERIES

  • ESRS 1 & 2

    General Requirements & Disclosures

    ESRS 1 & 2

    ESRS 1 General Requirements & ESRS 2 General Disclosures

     

    Learn more about the general requirements and disclosures required for CSRD in our new podcast, the first of a six-part series looking at CSRD requirements and the ESRS framework:

     

    ✅Join Ken Smith and Marc Boissonet as they discuss the first two European Sustainability Reporting Standards that cut across all sustainability matters; ESRS 1 General Requirements and ESRS 2 General Disclosures

     

    ✅Ken and Marc will be talking about their experience in this field, what the wider industry is saying about the challenges and exploring the practical application of CSRD

     

    Speaker's

     

    Ken Smith,  VP Sustainability and Safety, Bureau Veritas  
    Marc Boissonnet, Sustainability Consultant, Bureau Veritas

  • ESRS E1

    Climate Change

    Climate Change

    ESRS E1 Climate Change

     

    Want to know more about ESRS E1 Climate Change to support CSRD compliance? Join our podcast.

     

    ✅ ESRS E1 is the first of five European Sustainability Reporting Standards relating to Environment

     

    ✅ It gives clarity when reporting climate change-related impacts in line with the new CSRD

     

    ✅ It covers greenhouse gas emissions, adaption and mitigation strategies, and exposure to climate-related financial risks

     

    This exclusive session will be hosted by Victoria Moon, South & West Europe Sustainability Lead for Bureau Veritas in discussion Charlotte Thy, Senior Product Developer & Lead Auditor for Bureau Veritas Denmark. You can hear more about their experiences, practical advice on application, and how to tackle challenges and opportunities from ESRS E1.

     

    Speaker's

     

    Charlotte Thy,  Sr. Product Developer & Lead Auditor, Bureau Veritas Denmark 
    Victoria Moon,  S&W Europe Sustainability Lead, Bureau Veritas

  • ESRS E5

    Resource Use & Circular Economy

    Resource Use & Circular Economy

    ESRS E5 Resource Use & Circular Economy

     

    Join our podcast and understand your CSRD disclosure requirements around resource use and the circular economy. The session is hosted by Victoria Moon in discussion with Marco Cataldi and Altea Salami from Bureau Veritas Italy. It’s part of our ongoing series covering various European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS).

    Victoria, Altea and Marco will be exploring key challenges around ESRS E5, using their experience to help understand disclosure requirements and identify risks and opportunities.

     

    ✅ What it takes to measure and disclose your water circularity and resource efficiency

     

    ✅ Practical guidance to meet disclosure requirements around water recycling, wastewater treatment, and adoption of circular practices

     

    ✅ Discussing risks and opportunities around resource use and a circular approach

     

    This exclusive session will be hosted by Victoria Moon, South & West Europe Sustainability Lead for Bureau Veritas in discussion Charlotte Thy, Senior Product Developer & Lead Auditor for Bureau Veritas Denmark. You can hear more about their experiences, practical advice on application, and how to tackle challenges and opportunities from ESRS E1.

     

    Speaker's

     

    Marco Cataldi, Circular Economy Manager, Bureau Veritas Italy 
    Altea Salami,  Sustainable Finance and CSRD Manager 

  • ESRS S4

    Consumers & End-users

    Consumers and End-users

    ESRS S4 Consumers and End-users

     

    Want to understand how to disclose your sustainability impacts, risks and opportunities relating to consumers and end-users? Join our podcast on ESRS S4 to support CSRD compliance.

     

    ✅ ESRS S4 is one of the 12 European Sustainability Reporting Standards, giving a framework for CSRD compliance

     

    ✅ It gives clarity when reporting on matters that could impact consumers and end-users

     

    ✅ Key themes include product safety, environmental performance and efforts to promote sustainable consumption

     

    Join Victoria Moon in discussion with David Croft, talking about key challenges, identifying opportunities and applying their practical experience.

     

    Speaker's

     

    David Croft, Sr. Manager – Supply Chain Solutions, Bureau Veritas 
    Victoria Moon,  S&W Europe Sustainability Lead, Bureau Veritas 

  • Preparing for Verification

    CSRD Journey

    Preparing for Verification

    Preparing for Verification

     

    Discover everything you need to know about preparing for verification on your CSRD journey. We’re hosting a podcast as part of our continuing series, supporting companies to understand their requirements and achieve compliance. 

     

    ✅ Join host Victoria Moon alongside Chris Jockel and Lauren Brewster-Hyatt to learn more about verification, what it means and how to prepare 

     

    ✅ They’ll be discussing what verification means and why it’s important, setting out how to prepare for verification and applying their practical experience of the process.

     

    Speaker's

     

    Christopher Jockel,  Principal Consultant – Sustainability, Bureau Veritas UK 
    Lauren Brewster-Hyatt, Sr. Consultant – Sustainability, Bureau Veritas UK 
    Victoria Moon, S&W Europe Sustainability Lead, Bureau Veritas  

  • ESRS G1

    Business Conduct & Series Wrap-Up

    Business Conduct & Series Wrap-Up

    ESRS G1 Business Conduct and series wrap-up

     

    Don’t fall foul of Business Conduct Requirements on your CSRD journey. The sixth and final podcast in our six-month CSRD series will focus on ESRS G1 Business Conduct, setting out what you need to know to report on governance matters.

     

    Join host Ken Smith alongside Romain Gorge and Marc Boissonet to close our podcast series.

     

    Our experts will be discussing the standard, delving into their own experience and discussing how the industry is applying CSRD, specifically relating to governance.

     

    Speaker's

     

    Ken Smith,  VP Sustainability and Safety, Bureau Veritas 
    Romain Gorge, Bureau Veritas Group, CSRD Reporting Director
    Marc Boissonnet, Sustainability Consultant, Bureau Veritas

WHAT CAN YOU EXPECT FROM OUR PODCAST SERIES?

  • Expert insights from the Bureau Veritas global network
  • Practical advice for implementing CSRD requirements
  • Real-world experiences and client perspectives.

Our goal is to provide organizations with the tools and knowledge needed to integrate the CSRD into their sustainability strategy, ensuring compliance while driving long-term business value.

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