Master Your 2024 ESG Strategy: Key Dates and Tips from Nasdaq's Experts
Planning for ESG reporting, disclosures, and events poses significant challenges. There are numerous deadlines and events to keep track of, many with limited annual windows for participation, and locating the dates can be cumbersome. To aid in organizing and resourcing your 2024 ESG plans, Nasdaq's specialized ESG team has compiled the calendar provided below. Presented in quarterly segments, this calendar highlights crucial reporting deadlines, release dates for ESG frameworks, standards, rating and ranking questionnaires, assessments, as well as significant ESG events and conferences.
How to Strategize for Your ESG Year Ahead
While this calendar encompasses well-known ESG reporting organizations and events, it will continually evolve to reflect the changing ESG landscape. As the number of ESG reporting frameworks, ratings, and events increases, it's crucial to prioritize those that have the most impact on your ESG program, as attempting to address all may not be feasible for most organizations. When selecting ratings and rankings to participate in, prioritize those that matter most to your shareholders, stakeholders, employees, customers, and brand.
Explore opportunities for feedback and benchmarking against industry peers. If you require assistance with this evaluation, our Nasdaq ESG Advisory team is available to help optimize your ESG disclosures.
Once your priorities are identified, ensure you have the necessary resources and partnerships in place to achieve your objectives. For instance, although reporting to the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) commences in April, having the appropriate technology for emissions calculations well in advance of the deadline is crucial. Collaborating with our Nasdaq ESG Solutions team will facilitate understanding and initiation of the data collection and assessment processes necessary for your CDP response.
Similarly, the deadline for participation in the Dow Jones Sustainability Index Corporate Sustainability Assessment (CSA) typically falls in early to mid-summer. Leveraging our team and the Nasdaq Metrio platform will enable you to grasp the survey's requirements and identify the relevant data points and subject matter experts across your organization in preparation for submission. Once prepared, Nasdaq Metrio, our end-to-end sustainability reporting platform, can facilitate the seamless transfer of your data to numerous reporting and rating organizations, minimizing redundant data entry and ensuring the accuracy of your responses.
How to Strategize for Your ESG Year Ahead
While this calendar encompasses well-known ESG reporting organizations and events, it will continually evolve to reflect the changing ESG landscape. As the number of ESG reporting frameworks, ratings, and events increases, it's crucial to prioritize those that have the most impact on your ESG program, as attempting to address all may not be feasible for most organizations. When selecting ratings and rankings to participate in, prioritize those that matter most to your shareholders, stakeholders, employees, customers, and brand.
Explore opportunities for feedback and benchmarking against industry peers. If you require assistance with this evaluation, our Nasdaq ESG Advisory team is available to help optimize your ESG disclosures.
Once your priorities are identified, ensure you have the necessary resources and partnerships in place to achieve your objectives. For instance, although reporting to the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) commences in April, having the appropriate technology for emissions calculations well in advance of the deadline is crucial. Collaborating with our Nasdaq ESG Solutions team will facilitate understanding and initiation of the data collection and assessment processes necessary for your CDP response.
Similarly, the deadline for participation in the Dow Jones Sustainability Index Corporate Sustainability Assessment (CSA) typically falls in early to mid-summer. Leveraging our team and the Nasdaq Metrio platform will enable you to grasp the survey's requirements and identify the relevant data points and subject matter experts across your organization in preparation for submission. Once prepared, Nasdaq Metrio, our end-to-end sustainability reporting platform, can facilitate the seamless transfer of your data to numerous reporting and rating organizations, minimizing redundant data entry and ensuring the accuracy of your responses.
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