Sustainability in 2026: Signal from the noise

Sustainability is moving from a reporting exercise to a core business issue. In this webcast, our specialists cut through the latest developments in sustainability reporting, climate risk and investment incentives, with a practical focus on what matters now for organisations operating in Ireland and beyond.

The discussion covers the evolving European and global reporting landscape, the commercial case for integrating sustainability into decision-making, and the role of grants, tax credits, and other incentives in supporting decarbonisation investment.

The session explores key changes in the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) landscape, including the EU omnibus directive, revised European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS), Voluntary Sustainability Reporting Standard for Non-Listed SMEs (VSME), and wider international developments. It also examines why climate and sustainability risk are increasingly being treated as material financial issues, how organisations can move from compliance to resilience and growth, and what businesses should consider when evaluating the business case for climate-related investment.

This webcast covers:

• The latest developments in the European and global sustainability reporting landscape, including CSRD, ESRS, VSME and ISSB-related developments.

• Why climate and sustainability risks are becoming immediate commercial issues, not just medium-term reporting topics.

• Practical ways to embed sustainability into decision-making to support resilience, efficiency and growth.

• How grants, tax credits and accelerated capital allowances can improve the business case for decarbonisation projects.