ESG in 2027: Key Trends, Challenges & Opportunities Ahead

Introduction

The ESG landscape continues to evolve as organisations move from preparing for sustainability reporting to implementing it in practice. In 2027, businesses will face a more complex environment shaped by evolving regulatory requirements, increasing demands for reliable ESG data, greater scrutiny from investors and regulators, and a growing emphasis on integrating sustainability into business strategy. This webinar provides a practical overview of the key ESG developments influencing organisations for 2027, highlighting emerging risks, compliance priorities and opportunities to create long-term value.

What You Will Learn

This webinar will cover the following:

• The latest ESG regulatory developments, including implementation of the EU Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD), the evolving Omnibus simplification proposals, the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD) and global reporting developments under the ISSB
• How investor expectations are evolving, with greater focus on financially material sustainability information, transition planning and credible climate-related disclosures
• ESG assurance and data governance: preparing for increasing expectations around data quality, internal controls and independent assurance
• ESG litigation, enforcement and greenwashing risks: recent enforcement trends and practical lessons for organisations
• Emerging priorities across environmental, social and governance topics, including biodiversity, human rights due diligence, supply chain resilience, AI governance and cybersecurity
• How technology - including AI-enabled reporting, ESG data platforms and digital assurance tools - is transforming sustainability reporting and decision-making
• Practical strategies for integrating ESG into governance, enterprise risk management and long-term business strategy in an increasingly complex regulatory environment

This pre-recorded webinar will be available to view from Wednesday 27th January 2027

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