Wednesday, June 24th, 5:00 PM CET - 11:00 AM EST
Most sustainability strategies are entering a more complex phase in 2026. Corporate sustainability reporting, net zero commitments, and climate transition plans are now well established, but organizations are facing rising regulatory uncertainty, stronger competitiveness pressures, and increased scrutiny from boards and investors.
Sustainability leaders are expected to go beyond compliance, turning sustainability data into decision-useful insights, supporting business strategy, and managing climate-related risks in real time. At the same time, evolving EU regulations, including the Omnibus proposal, CSRD, and ESRS, are creating uncertainty for long-term planning.
This webinar, The New Role of Sustainability Leaders in 2026, explores how sustainability functions are changing and what this means for sustainability teams.
We will cover regulatory uncertainty and its impact on corporate sustainability reporting, including CSRD and ESRS. We will also look at how competitiveness is shaping sustainability strategy, especially around decarbonization, cost efficiency, and supply chain resilience.
Climate risk is another key focus, from extreme weather to supply chain and insurance disruption, and how it is increasingly treated as a core business risk. We will also discuss changing board expectations and how sustainability teams are evolving toward more integrated roles across finance, risk, and operations.
This session is designed for CSOs, Sustainability Directors, and corporate sustainability teams working on CSRD reporting and climate transition planning.
What you can expect
A clear overview of sustainability trends shaping 2026 and beyond
Insights into EU sustainability regulation, including CSRD, ESRS, and the Omnibus proposal
Understanding of how competitiveness pressures are reshaping sustainability and decarbonization priorities
A deeper view on climate risk management and its impact on business strategy
How board expectations are evolving around sustainability data, reporting, and accountability
How sustainability teams are restructuring for greater impact and integration
Why Attend
To understand the future of corporate sustainability reporting under CSRD and ESRS
To navigate regulatory uncertainty and prepare for ongoing EU policy changes
To align sustainability strategy with competitiveness and business performance
To strengthen climate risk management and transition planning capabilities
To benchmark how leading sustainability teams are evolving in 2026
Speaker
Arianna Testi
Growth Marketer @ Sustaira
Arianna works at the intersection of business strategy and sustainability, helping organizations turn climate ambition into actionable plans. She brings experience guiding companies through transition planning, operational challenges, and aligning sustainability with business performance.