Workshop: Conducting the double materiality analysis
The‘Materiality Analysis Workshop‘ is a practical and interactive 4-hour course designed to help you and your organization conduct an effective materiality analysis in accordance with current standards (CSRD/ESRS) and best practices. After the workshop you will receive an official certificate of participation.
This workshop focuses on providing participants with the necessary knowledge and skills to identify and assess sustainability issues and their relevance for their company and its stakeholders. Through a combination of theoretical input and practical application, participants will learn how to structure and conduct a materiality analysis and prepare an ESRS-compliant sustainability report.
Agenda of the materiality analysis workshop
- Welcome and objectives of the workshop
- Introduction and basics
- Overview of the meaning and purpose of the materiality analysis
- Presentation of the steps for CSRD-compliant implementation of the materiality analysis
- Step 1: Understanding the context
- Methods for identifying material sustainability issues
- Practical exercises to collect topics
- Step 2: Stakeholder analysis
- Stakeholder identification and assessment model
- Derivation of interaction possibilities
- Practical exercises for stakeholder analysis
- Step 3: Identify and evaluate impacts, risks and opportunities (IROs)
- Methods for evaluating and prioritizing IROs
- Calculation model for calculating the impact and financial scores
- Determination of the main topics
- Practical exercises Identification and evaluation of IROs
- Step 4: Materiality matrix & next steps
- Presentation of the materiality matrix
- Project outline for the completion of the materiality analysis
- Process from the materiality analysis to the final CSRD report
- Conclusion and feedback
- Concluding discussion and Q&A
- Summary of the key learnings
- Presentation of relevant materiality analysis benchmark studies
- Use of AI in the materiality analysis
Results of the materiality analysis workshop
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Clear understanding and structured guidance on how to conduct the materiality analysis including stakeholder engagement
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Draft of the long list of IROs and initial prioritization of the topics in our materiality analysis template or the Materiality Master
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Clear roadmap for finalizing the materiality analysis and process up to the sustainability report
For whom is this materiality analysis workshop suitable?
The workshop is ideal for CSRD officers, sustainability managers and other professionals involved in their company’s sustainability reporting and strategy.
Management consultancies and auditors who support their clients with the double materiality analysis are also enthusiastic about the workshop.
Is the price for the workshop per person?
No, the price is for the entire workshop per company, to which you can invite as many people from your company as you like – but 2-8 people are recommended. The workshop is individual for your company and there will be no other external participants.
Will the workshop take place digitally or on site?
The workshop is usually held digitally via MS Teams or other video conferencing platforms. However, we are also happy to come to you on site on request. Travel costs and travel time will be charged additionally.
Certificate of participation for the DMA workshop
Upon completion, all participants receive an official certificate for successfully completing the materiality analysis workshop. The authenticity of the certificate can also be verified and verified by third parties.
In addition, a digital badge can be added to your LinkedIn profile with one click to display the knowledge you have acquired.
Who leads the materiality analysis workshop?
The workshop will be led by Alexander Spahn. He started his career at the auditing and consulting firm Deloitte and has been working intensively on CSRD since 2023. From February to July, he successfully completed further training as a certified ‘Sustainability Reporting Advisor’ at the EBS University of Business and Law.
Learn more about Alexander Spahn and CSRD Tools here.
Customer selection of the materiality analysis workshop
What other workshop customers say
In a pleasant atmosphere, the workshop, together with the accompanying template, gave us a practical insight into how we can approach the materiality analysis in a structured way. Alex's extensive specialist knowledge, the many useful tips and the practical exercises helped our team considerably. In this workshop, Alex combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, which offers real added value for a legally compliant approach in the company. And: we also had fun!
The materiality analysis workshop was a great experience that helped us to clearly define the relevant sustainability topics. The hands-on exercises and in-depth guidance provided us with valuable tools to effectively analyze the dual materiality and develop a viable strategy for clients.
The workshop on materiality analysis was very helpful for us as a company! Alexander Spahn explained the content in an understandable and practical way. You could tell that he knows his stuff. Alexander's friendly and competent manner was particularly pleasant. He patiently answered all questions and moderated the discussions well. His friendly manner ensured that all course participants felt at ease and were happy to take part. All in all, the workshop was a successful introduction to tackling materiality analysis. We are looking forward to taking the next steps in the area of sustainability reporting together with him.
We opted for the materiality analysis template and the corresponding workshop. We particularly liked the fact that in the workshop you go through the template together using company-specific examples, which helps a lot with understanding. You also get practical tips. The template itself explains a lot and there are also AI prompt templates as added value. We can recommend the template and workshop.
The workshop exceeded our expectations as it helped us to prioritize sustainability goals in a targeted manner. The combination of in-depth expertise and interactive elements enabled us to create a customized materiality matrix that can be put into practice immediately.
I bought the Excel template for creating the dual materiality analysis of CSR tools and took advantage of the workshop offer. This is a very good introduction to this topic and helps to develop an understanding of the requirements of the CSRD standards in a short time. Many thanks to Alex. He has presented this in a very structured and clear way.
Further information on the materiality analysis
The double materiality analysis, also known as the materiality analysis, is a central part of CSRD reporting. The results of this analysis, which ideally involves a wide range of stakeholders, form the basis for determining which data points and KPIs need to be reported on.
Further information can be found in our blog posts on the topics of materiality (double materiality) and ESRS.
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