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The European Union (EU) has ushered in a new era of sustainability reporting, as the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) is now effective. With impacts to both EU and non-EU headquartered companies, now is the time to understand the reporting requirements of this sweeping new regulation.  


Continuing our CSRD series, in this episode we discuss how the investor community views and benchmarks sustainability requirements. This week, host Heather Horn is joined by Claire Berthier, CEO of French asset management firm Trusteam Finance, to share her viewpoint on how companies can align their sustainability reporting and corporate strategy to meet investor needs.  

In this episode, you’ll hear: 

• 3:35 - Background on why investors look for enhanced sustainability disclosures 
• 10:11 - The explanation of strategy, mission, and other key initiatives in sustainability disclosures  
• 19:52 - The importance of communications among investors, companies, and other stakeholders 
• 32:22 - How the EU’s Green Taxonomy regulation data points support certain investor needs 
• 37:13 - Converting ESG risk to opportunity 
• 40:05 - Recommendations for companies that are early in their sustainability reporting journeys 
• 45:22 - Key messages and themes that Claire believes investors want to hear from companies in their sustainability reporting 

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Claire Berthier ([ Ссылка ]) is the CEO of Trusteam Finance, an investment and asset management firm based in Paris, France. With a background in M&A investment banking and private equity, she currently focuses on responsible investing and has co-founded a social impact start-up. She regularly shares her financial and non-financial ESG analysis expertise with fellow investors. 

Heather Horn ([ Ссылка ]) is PwC’s National Office thought leader, responsible for developing our communications strategy and conveying firm positions on accounting and financial reporting matters. She is the engaging host of PwC’s accounting and reporting weekly podcast and quarterly webcast series. With over 30 years of experience, Heather’s accounting and auditing expertise includes financial instruments and rate-regulated accounting.

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