CSRD: How strict will auditors really be?

We’re one month into 2025 - here are five sustainability questions that will define the year ahead.

We're excited to bring back Sillion’s Lost in Transition series this year. We’ve been speaking to leading sustainability professionals across industries to uncover the top 5 burning questions shaping the future of sustainability for 2025. Each question is backed by insights from an expert who explains why it’s critical—and what’s at stake.

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ISSB: How different is it to TCFD, and what are the implications?
As the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) comes into force, the first round of mandatory disclosures looms large in 2025. The big question? How closely will auditors follow the fine print—and how much leniency will they offer as companies adapt to this complex new framework?

Hear from Rosie Dunscombe FCA, ICAEW Sustainability Committee member, IFRS Sustainability Reference Group member & Founder of Blue Crane Consulting Ltd, about why this is such an important question, and what we can expect in the year ahead.

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