Sustainability Reporting S1 and S2 – 28 March 2025

This training session provides an overview of IFRS S1 and IFRS S2, focusing on sustainability-related and climate-related financial disclosures. Participants will gain insights into the general disclosure framework, key content areas, and compliance requirements for both standards. The session will cover governance, strategy, risk management, and metrics & targets, with a particular emphasis on climate-related risks, opportunities, and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reporting. By the end of this training, attendees will understand how to apply IFRS S1 and IFRS S2 principles effectively to enhance transparency, decision-making, and stakeholder communication.

Date:

28 March, 2025

Time:

09:00

Hours:

3 hours

CPD Units:

3

Category:

Catalyst, Financial Reporting

Group:

Channel 2: Growth

Format:

Live Event

Out of stock

Product Information

This training provides an understanding of IFRS S1 and IFRS S2, equipping participants with the knowledge to effectively disclose sustainability and climate-related financial information. Covering governance, strategy, risk management, and metrics & targets, the session emphasizes climate-related risks, opportunities, and reporting greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Attendees will learn how to integrate these disclosure standards into corporate reporting, ensuring transparency, regulatory compliance, and informed decision-making. By mastering IFRS S1 and IFRS S2, participants will gain a competitive edge in sustainability reporting, enhancing their ability to manage financial risks and opportunities in an evolving business landscape.

What will set you apart

By attending this webinar you will gain the following competencies

  1. Advanced Understanding of Sustainability and Climate-related Disclosures – Delegates will develop an understanding of IFRS S1 & IFRS S2 frameworks, allowing them to confidently interpret and implement sustainability-related and climate-related financial reporting requirements within their organisations.
  2. Strategic Application of Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) in Sustainability Reporting – Attendees will gain insights into how governance, strategy, and risk management intersect with sustainability and climate risks, enabling them to contribute to board-level discussions, risk assessments, and strategic sustainability planning in a way that many professionals may not yet be equipped to do.
  3. Mastery of Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions and Climate Resilience Reporting – Unlike many of their peers, delegates will be proficient in understanding the disclosures related to Scope 1, 2, and 3 GHG emissions helping organizations prepare for evolving regulatory and investor demands.

Event breakdown

  1. Introduction and objective (10 minutes)
  2. IFRS1: General Requirements for Disclosures (30 minutes)
    • Scope and purpose
    • Key disclosure requirements
    • Core content areas: Governance, Strategy, Risk Management, Metrics and Targets
    • Application of principles
  3. IFRS2: Climate-related Disclosures (30 minutes)
    • Overview and role in sustainability.
    • Climate-related risks and opportunities
    • Governance, Strategy, Risk Management, Metrics and Targets specific to climate-related disclosures.
    • GHG emissions reporting (Scope 1,2, and 3) and climate change
  4. Examples of disclosures (30 minutes)
  5. Compliance, implementation, and reporting (30 Minutes)

Questions and closure (10 minutes

Certificate

The following event is awarded 3 CPD units in Financial Reporting and Catalyst.

Presenter/s

Dr. Cornelie Crous, CA(SA)

Senior Lecturer | Researcher | Chartered Accountant

Dr. Cornelie Crous is a Chartered Accountant (CA(SA))) and Senior Lecturer at the University of the Free State (UFS) Business School, with over 20 years of experience in finance, corporate governance, and higher education. She is known for her expertise in strategic financial planning, risk management, and digital transformation in both academic and business environments.

As a dedicated researcher and educator, Dr. Crous has supervised numerous Master’s and PhD students and has led initiatives to improve financial efficiency and governance in education. Her research focuses on corporate reporting, sustainability, and business ethics, with her work published in leading academic journals.

Dr. Crous collaborates with international institutions and serves as a research reviewer and ethics committee chair, ensuring high standards in academic and corporate governance. Her ability to bridge finance, education, and strategy makes her a respected leader in her field.

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