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What is this session about?

Sustainability reporting expectations are evolving quickly across Ireland’s built environment sector. While only a subset of organisations will be directly required to report under the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD), many more companies are already feeling the knock-on effects through customer and supply chain requests for clearer sustainability information.

This virtual conference will focus on the Voluntary Sustainability Reporting Standard for non-listed SMEs (VSME) as a practical starting point for the majority of organisations, with the European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS) and CSRD providing helpful context. The session will explore what good early-stage reporting readiness looks like — including governance, ownership, consistency of information, and how suppliers and buyers can reduce duplication by aligning around clearer reporting approaches.

The conference will also highlight the wider ecosystem of supports available to help companies get started, and will include perspectives from organisations and supply chains working through these changes in practice.

Draft agenda

• Welcome + scene setting on the sustainability reporting landscape
• VSME in practice
• Support ecosystem + “how to get started”
• Irish perspectives/examples
• Panel questions + next steps

Chair
Lorraine McCann, Managing Director, Sustainable Futures, KPMG

Speakers
Aideen Fennell, Sustainability Reporting Manager, Sisk
David McKenna, Sustainability Manager, John Paul Construction
Ellie Walshe, Head of Sustainable Performance, Suir Engineering
Kathleen O’Regan, Senior Executive, Sustainability Solutions Department, Enterprise Ireland
Kevin Barry, Associate Director, KPMG Sustainable Futures

What will I learn? 

This conference will provide participants with:

• A clear overview of the sustainability reporting landscape and how VSME, CSRD and ESRS fit together.
• Practical guidance on using VSME as a starting point for reporting in a consistent, credible way.
• What “good” early-stage readiness can look like (governance, roles, ownership and planning).
• An understanding of common buyer and supply chain information requests — and how more consistent reporting can reduce duplication and effort.
• Signposting to supports, tools and next steps to help you get started (or refine your approach).

Who will I hear from?

This session will be chaired by a sustainability reporting specialist and will include voices from built environment organisations and supply chains. The full speaker line-up will be announced soon.

Who should attend?

This virtual conference is suitable for members at all levels. It will be particularly relevant for anyone involved in sustainability reporting, supplier engagement, or responding to customer sustainability questionnaire.

What are the technical requirements?

You will need:  

• An internet connection 
• A computer
• Earphones/headphones/speakers (preferable) 
• A tablet/iPad/smartphone/iPhone to load facilitation tools

If you’re planning to book this session, please note that AI note-takers won’t be permitted. If you need note-taking support for accessibility reasons, we’re more than happy to help – just let us know. We’re committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming environment for everyone. If you have any disabilities or specific requirements, feel free to reach out to us in advance at info@supplychainschool.ie

Can I invite a colleague? 

Yes, you can invite as many colleagues as you’d like. Simply follow the instructions when you click through to register under ‘Add or cancel additional attendees’. 

If you have any questions about this session, please contact pamela@supplychainschool.ie