CSRD roundtable, presented by Circular Festivals
Conference
CSRD roundtable, presented by Circular Festivals
Closed Session. Please note that spaces are limited, and applicants will be reviewed to ensure a focused and high-level discussion. This session is intended for industry experts with knowledge in the field. If you feel your expertise and insights could significantly contribute to the conversation, please apply for participation here.
Moderator: Gerd-Jan Frijters (Green Events)
This industry meeting will discover possibilities for European cooperation on CSRD, e.g. by developing a shared voluntary standard for events. Results will be shared publicly in this CSRD panel organised by ADE Green.
About this program
Urgent new European sustainability legislation is on the horizon, with the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) leading the charge. While initially aimed at large companies with over 250 employees, CSRD will soon affect smaller businesses, suppliers, and event organizers — making it a critical issue for the music industry.
In this round table discussion, led by CSRD expert Gerd-Jan Frijters (Green Events), sustainability professionals from key sectors will tackle the pressing challenges and opportunities this directive presents. We’ll explore the implications for the music industry and potential strategies, including a Voluntary Standard for the EU music industry (VSME). Discussion points include:
– How can my organization quickly prepare for CSRD legislation?
– What opportunities for EU-wide cooperation are most relevant to the music industry?
– What sustainability gains can be realized by complying with CSRD?
– How can I effectively manage the financial and administrative impacts?
Who is this program for?
Please note that you need to apply to join this session. Furthermore, you need an ADE Pro or ADE Green ticket to join this program.
A collaboration between ADE Green and the Dutch Ministry of Infrastructure and Water Management
This program is part of ADE Green, presented by the Dutch Ministry of Infrastructure and Water Management. For the full ADE Green program, please check here. The Ministry of Infrastructure and Water Management facilitates the international Green Deal Circular Festivals (GDCF); one of the flagship Green Deals in which the government and organizers of over 50 festivals from 17 countries work together to realize ambitions in the field of circularity and climate neutrality.
If you want to read more about CSRD in the meantime, please read this ADE Green article on CSRD.
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