CSRD: Challenge and opportunity​

The Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) presents significant challenges for companies. Statista+ offers comprehensive support – from foundational analysis to strategic implementation of initiatives to the optimized communication of your sustainability objectives.​

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CSRD – AN OVERVIEW

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Sustainability under scrutiny

The Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) is part of the European Green Deal and requires companies to provide detailed reports on environmental, social, and governance (ESG) topics. It replaces the Non-Financial Reporting Directive (NFRD) and significantly increases disclosure requirements for sustainability data. These new phased reporting obligations for companies have gradually expanded since its introduction in 2024.

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Challenging implementation

The CSRD imposes high demands: companies must consider complex regulatory requirements, ensure data quality and consistency, and produce comprehensive documentation. Precise planning, coordinated processes, and seamless alignment across various departments and systems are essential for successful implementation.

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​From compliance to strategy​

The CSRD offers companies more than just regulatory assurance. It provides an opportunity to strengthen core values, optimise processes, and identify risks early on. Through benchmarking and strategic sustainability management, long-term competitive advantages can be achieved, while credibility with stakeholders can be reinforced.

Successfully implementing the CSRD

Obligations and implications

Which companies are required to report? What exactly does the CSRD require, and how are relevant topics defined? Our article explains what the CSRD means for companies and provides a comprehensive overview of deadlines and guidelines.​

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What the CSRD means for companies​

Double Materiality​​

The CSRD requires a double materiality analysis that considers both external impacts and financial risks. Our article summarises what is essential for conducting this analysis and how to avoid common pitfalls.​

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Conducting the Materiality Assessment​

Overcoming challenges

Implementing the CSRD presents significant challenges but also offers immense potential to market your company‘s commitment to sustainable practices. Discover which pitfalls to avoid and which success factors pave the way to a future-proof sustainability strategy.

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Success factors and pitfalls in CSRD implementation

How Statista+ can support CSRD implementation​

​Strategic planning

Professional implementation

Effective communication

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With a clear roadmap to implementation​

Statista+ develops individual strategies, analyzes regulatory requirements and identifies areas for optimization. With transparent roadmaps, we ensure compliance and integrate sustainability as an integral part of your corporate strategy - for long-term success and forward thinking action.​

Deep dive

Insights into CSRD practice​

FACTS & FIGURES

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possible data points may need to be collected by companies to meet CSRD requirements.

REVIEW

“In all areas – environmental, social, and governance – the new requirements may necessitate the collection of additional KPIs. When introducing further metrics, it is important to approach this both business-driven and pragmatically to limit the effort required.”​

Unsere Expert:innen​

Stefan Bülow​

Stefan Bülow​

Partner Strategy​​

Dr. Katharina Schulz-Trieglaff​

Dr. Katharina Schulz-Trieglaff​

Project Lead Strategy​

​Jens Petersen

​Jens Petersen

Project Lead Strategy​

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MASTERING THE CSRD TOGETHER​

​Use the CSRD as an opportunity: With Statista+, you can meet requirements, strengthen your sustainability strategy, and secure competitive advantages.

How can we help you?

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