Impact Workshop by ESSEC Alumni - From Obligation to Opportunity: How CSRD/Omnibus Is Shaping Sustainable Business

Impact Workshop by ESSEC Alumni - From Obligation to Opportunity: How CSRD/Omnibus Is Shaping Sustainable Business

2025-11-20T11:30:00+00:00

2025-11-20T12:30:00+00:00

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From Obligation to Opportunity: How CSRD/Omnibus Is Shaping Sustainable BusinessThursday, November 20th12:30 PM – 13:30 PMFor the first time, we are teaming up with AXA Climate, ESSEC Executive Education, and a guest speaker from Henkel for a powerful discussion on how CSRD/Omnibus is transforming business from a compliance exercise into an opportunity for positive impact.In just one hour, you’ll gain actionable insights and a fresh perspective on a key challenge of the ecological and social transition — and leave ready to put them into practice.ABOUT THE WEBINARSustainability reporting is undergoing a major transformation. What was once a voluntary practice is now becoming a strategic and regulatory imperative. The Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) and the accompanying Omnibus Act are setting new standards and expectations, not just for EU-based companies, but globally. Join us for an insightful 1-hour session where top experts from academia, industry, investment, and consulting come together to explore the evolution, current landscape, and future implications of sustainability reporting.This session will be moderated by Valerie Hutterer, Head of DACH Market at AXA Climate School, and will provide a dynamic blend of expertise, real-life corporate examples, and practical tools to help you navigate this complex, fast-evolving topic.AGENDA20 min – The Past: Where It All BeganEvolution of sustainability reportingOrigins of CSRD and investor influenceKey moments and lessons from the past30 min – The Present & Future: Where We’re HeadedWhat CSRD and the Omnibus Act mean todayHow companies are responding and adaptingTools and support available for compliance and beyond10 min – Live Q&AAsk your questions directly to our panel of experts.KEY TAKEAWAYSBy the end of this session, you will: Understand the evolution and objectives of CSRD and the Omnibus Act Learn how leading companies like Henkel are navigating the changes Gain investor and regulatory perspectives on sustainability reporting Access practical tools and tips to prepare your organization Get answers to your most pressing questions during the live Q&ASPEAKERS : Uwe BERGMANN, Global Director ESG Business Integration, HenkelUwe Bergmann is Corporate Director ESG Reporting, Disclosure and Business Integration at Henkel. He leads Henkel's ESG reporting and disclosures, ESG related engagements with investors and regulators, as well as the strategic integration of sustainability into its core business and risk management. Over the last 25 years he played a central role in shaping Henkel’s sustainability strategy and driving its implementation together with Henkel’s business units and functions. He holds a M.Sc. in Environmental Technology from Imperial College, London and a B.Sc. in Environmental Sciences from the University of East Anglia, Norwich. Prior to joining Henkel in 2000, he worked as a Researcher and Consultant at the Institute for Environmental Management at the European Business School, in Oestrich-Winkel, Germany. Dr. Chrystelle RICHARD -  Professor of Accounting at ESSEC Business School | IAASB Member | ANC MemberDr. Chrystelle Richard teaches financial accounting and sustainability reporting, and her primary research interests focus on firms' oversight and new forms of economic governance. Dr. Richard has published in renowned academic journals and has received the “Professor Teaching Award” (2021) and the “Jury’s Special Prize” (2025) from the ESSEC Foundation. She has also taken on leadership roles in academic associations in her field. She is currently a board member of the International Auditing and Assurance Standards Board (IAASB) and the Autorité des Normes Comptables (ANC), the French accounting standard-setting authority. Dr. Richard is a former student of the École Normale Supérieure and holds a Ph.D. in Management Studies. Niranjan RAGHAVAN - Domain Leader - Sustainable Finance AXA Climate Niranjan is a Domain Leader for Sustainable Finance in AXA Climate’s Financial Services Advisory team, based in Paris. He has 10+ years of experience as an engineer, consultant and investment manager, focused on energy transition, climate change and decarbonization services. He also has a vast experience in supporting Banks and private equity clients on Fund- and PortCo- level ESG advisory and Regulatory reporting strategies, notably on SFDR, EU Taxonomy and CSRD Reporting. Previously, he was a Project Manager at ERM France's M&A Advisory and the technical lead for SFDR and EU Taxonomy topics, an investment manager with Marble, and a senior consultant with IAC Partners and an operations engineer in the mobility sector with Schaeffler and Faurecia in North America. Niranjan has a master's degree in Energy Engineering and Management from Ecole Polytechnique France, and a master’s in mechanical engineering from Clemson University USA.Panel moderator : Valerie HUTTERER – Head of DACH market, AXA Climate School Valerie Hutterer drives climate education across the DACH region and the Netherlands as Head of Market - Training at AXA Climate. Her work focuses on equipping companies with the knowledge and tools to navigate the climate transition—transforming awareness into business-wide action. With a background in European policy, international organisations, and a Master’s in Sociology & Climate Change, she brings a sharp, interdisciplinary lens to the challenges of the sustainable transformation.REGISTRATIONRegistration is now open through the form below.This webinar is free and exclusively for ESSEC Alumni (graduates and current students) as well as members of the G16+ alumni network (Agro, Arts & Métiers, CPA, EDHEC, EM Lyon, ENA, ENS, ESCP/EAP, HEC, IAE Paris, INSEAD, Mines, Ponts, Sciences Po, Supaero, CentraleSupélec, Sup Telecom, X, ENSTA).IMAGE RIGHTSAt ESSEC Alumni, we love capturing and sharing the highlights of our events through photos and videos on our communication channels (brochures, newsletters, articles, Reflets magazine, social media, websites, etc.).If you’d prefer not to be filmed or photographed, simply let us know by email (claire.hallier@essec.edu) before the event.A replay will be shared with all participants and posted on the ESSEC Alumni YouTube channel. If you don’t wish to appear in the replay, we invite you to use a pseudonym and keep your camera turned off during the session.Thank you for your understandingCOPYRIGHT NOTICEIf a presentation and/or replay is shared after the webinar, we kindly ask that you keep it for your personal use only. Please do not distribute it, as a way to respect and value the speaker’s work and intellectual property.#transition #csrd #impact #durabilité

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