Sustainable Reporting

The programme is suitable for people who in their role need a deep understanding of sustainability and corporate responsibility themes, linked to strategic leadership, measurement, reporting or financing. The programme is especially suitable for those working in management, board or expert positions for whom sustainable finance understanding is critical.

1. Materiality of ESG issues:

• Motives for sustainable business
• Towards a carbon neutral society
• Requirements and implications of the CSRD (Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive)
• Materiality of ESG
• Impactful sustainability communication

2. European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS):

• Different reporting frameworks (GRI, SASB, TCFD, SDG)
• Practical implications of the CSRD on companies’ reporting
• Practical integration of ESRS in annual reporting
• Challenges in ESG measurement
• Steps in developing sustainability reporting

3. Sustainable Value Chain: 

• Understanding sustainable supply chains, especially emissions and human rights
• Measurement techniques and monitoring practices
• Risk management processes of sustainable supply chains, Code of Conducts
• Challenges and barriers in supply chains
• Sustainability assurance

Hanna Silvola, Associate Professor, Hanken School of Economics

Hanna Silvola researches and teaches responsible investing at Hanken and in management training programmes. Silvola's
research areas include measuring, reporting, certifying and interpreting corporate responsibility as part of financial information
and decision-making. Silvola has taught at the London School of Economics and visited Stanford University. Together with Tiina
Landau, Hanna is the author of the book Sustainable Investing: Beating the Market with ESG, published in 2021.

Hanna Liappis, Entrepreneur and sustainability expert

Hanna is an experienced expert on corporate sustainability. She has worked with corporate sustainability and
communications both in Finland and internationally. She has experience in working with sustainability reporting and
communication in diverse industries.

Anna Aminoff, Ph.D. Econ.

Anna is an Associate Professor in Supply Chain Management and Social Responsibility at Hanken School of
Economics. Anna's research interests are focused on sustainable supply chains and circular economy, managing
external resources and strategic sourcing, and data-based decision-making in procurement. Her work in these
areas has led to numerous collaborations with research partners, companies, and public funding organizations,
including Nordic Innovation, Business Finland, and the European Union. In addition to her academic work, Anna
has also worked as a development manager at Pöyry.

• Gain new insights into sustainable finance as a whole
• Understand the requirements of sustainable business in a global business environment and in the EU
• Understand the EU Sustainable Finance package and its overall impact
• Be able to analyse the ESG's impact on your company's business and operating environment

• Expertise in building a sustainable and profitable business in the coming years
• New competence in developing sustainability reporting
• Preparing for the obligations and requirements of the EU Sustainable Finance package in business management
• Preparing for the impact of the proposed CSRD on sustainability reporting
• Expertise in acquiring the right kind of partners to develop sustainability reporting

EUR 3500 + VAT