The pre-conference masterclasses provide attendees with morning and afternoon tea breaks and a 1-hour lunch break allowing for extra networking opportunities and in-depth learning.
The masterclasses start at 09:00 and finish at 17:00.
Back by popular demand, this one-day intensive masterclass is designed for management, team leaders, and sustainability professionals responsible for ensuring their organisation’s sustainability reporting meets all the current regulatory requirements while effectively communicating their commitment to environmental stewardship to their internal and external stakeholders.
Participants will gain the essential skills and knowledge they need to enhance their organisation's sustainability reporting practices, aligning them with national regulations and global best practices.
Learning Outcomes:
- Understand the key principles and objectives of sustainability reporting
- Learn the importance of transparency and accuracy in sustainability disclosures
- Gain a deep understanding of Australian sustainability reporting regulation
- Explore how to align global reporting frameworks within the Australian context
- Create and utilise key metrics for impactful sustainability reporting
- Master data collection, validation, and quality assurance processes
- Learn how to integrate sustainability goals with overall business strategies
- Ensure compliance with disclosure requirements and best practices for reporting
- Develop compelling narratives and visuals that resonate with stakeholders
- Learn strategies for enhancing transparency, accountability, and stakeholder engagement
Participants will walk away from this masterclass with a robust understanding of sustainability reporting and be equipped with practical strategies and skills to elevate their practices, ensure compliance, foster stakeholder trust, and contribute to a more sustainable future.
Facilitator:
Jana Jevcakova
Senior Advisor, Corporate Governance & Sustainability
Sodali & Co
In today’s corporate landscape the role of a company director is more challenging and complex than ever before. Directors are under intense scrutiny and pressure from new regulatory requirements, evolving shareholder expectations, and the heightened importance of sustainability. This masterclass is designed to equip company directors with a deeper understanding of their legal liabilities and responsibilities surrounding sustainability reporting.
Participants will gain the insights and practical knowledge they need to navigate the legal landscape, mitigate risks, and drive long-term value for their organisations.
Learning Outcomes:
- Gain an understanding of your legal and statutory duties to ensure your company’s sustainability reporting aligns with legal requirements
- Learn how to identify and mitigate sustainability-related risks, including climate change, to safeguard your company’s reputation and financial performance
- Understand when directors can be held personally liable for sustainability reporting failures and how to protect yourself through best practices and D&O insurance
- Discover how to integrate sustainability considerations into boardroom decision-making processes, ensuring compliance with fiduciary duties
- Learn to respond effectively to increased regulatory scrutiny and shareholder activism
- Explore recent cases and legal developments highlighting the risks and consequences of inadequate reporting
- Learn how to implement and oversee robust sustainability reporting processes
By attending this intensive masterclass you will gain a clear understanding of the legal responsibilities and potential liabilities associated with sustainability reporting. You will be empowered with the knowledge to make informed decisions while protecting yourself and your company from legal risks.
This is an essential learning experience for directors committed to driving their companies forward while ensuring full compliance with Australia’s legal frameworks.
Facilitator:
Susan GoodmanPartner
Gadens