OVERVIEW OF WEBINARS
The European Union strongly supports the transition to a low-carbon, more resource-efficient and sustainable economy and has been at the forefront of efforts to build a financial system that supports sustainable growth. With this series of webinars, ICPAC’s aim is to cover several legislative measures adopted by European Commission in an effort to deliver on the policy objectives set out to achieve this goal.
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Webinar No:
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45/2023
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Subject:
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ESG Intro - High-level overview of EU Regulatory Requirements
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Purpose:
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This session will introduce the evolving Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Agenda in the business sector and how it relates to a strategic business transformation. It will discuss the evolution of International and EU regulations that drive the transformation and focus more on the EU Green Deal and the subsequent regulations. It will briefly cover the utilization of the financial sector as a facilitator of the Green Transition by the EU and then go over the European Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) and the European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS) topline, the evolution in the EU regulatory framework for sustainability reporting that is expected to affect 50,000 companies in the EU and internationally.
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Speaker:
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Kyriakos Parpounas - Sustainability Leader, Grant Thornton Cyprus
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Date:
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20/11/2023
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Time:
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10:00-11:00
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Registration:
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Seminar Details - Σύνδεσμος Εγκεκριμένων Λογιστών Κύπρου (ΣΕΛΚ) (Cyprus) (icpac.org.cy)
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Webinar No:
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46/2023
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EU Taxonomy
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The EU Taxonomy will play a pivotal role in enhancing transparency and preventing greenwashing and it will impact numerous organisations in Cyprus when CSRD comes into effect. In this webinar we will aim to provide an overview of the requirements of the EU Taxonomy regulation and its application for both the non-financial and financial sectors.
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Speaker:
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Panos Theodorou – Director, Assurance | ESG & Sustainability Services
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Date:
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27/11/2023
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Time:
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10:00-11:00
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Registration:
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Seminar Details - Σύνδεσμος Εγκεκριμένων Λογιστών Κύπρου (ΣΕΛΚ) (Cyprus) (icpac.org.cy)
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47/2023
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ESG for Financial Institutions
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The session will provide an overview on how Financial Institutions, through management of ESG risks and utilization of ESG opportunities, will drive a brighter future for all. The session will be structured on the integration of ESG considerations in the Financial institutions’ Governance, Strategy, Risk Management and Metrics and targets.
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Speaker:
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Nicolas Christodoulides - Senior ESG Analyst, Bank of Cyprus
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Date:
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8/12/2023
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Time:
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10:00-11:00
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Registration:
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Seminar Details - Σύνδεσμος Εγκεκριμένων Λογιστών Κύπρου (ΣΕΛΚ) (Cyprus) (icpac.org.cy)
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48/2023
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CSRD & ESRS
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In this session we will provide an overview of the new European CSRD, which comes into effect from 2024, presenting its basic principles, alongside the ESRS which are currently being developed and will be used for the reporting of ESG issues, under the CSRD.
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Speaker:
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Constantina Charalambidou – Senior Manager, Financial Accounting Advisory Services, EY Cyprus
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Date:
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13/12/2023
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Time:
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10:00-11:00
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Registration:
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Seminar Details - Σύνδεσμος Εγκεκριμένων Λογιστών Κύπρου (ΣΕΛΚ) (Cyprus) (icpac.org.cy)
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49/2023
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Subject:
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European Sustainability Policies & their Impacts on Organisations
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The EU has proposed and adopted a number of legislations to support its climate goals and bring EU legislation in line with the target of reducing EU emissions by at least 55% by 2030. In this webinar we will provide an overview of the set of proposals, and how each aims to play a key part in supporting the EU’s ambitions and providing an understanding on how they may be impacting organisations across industries.
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Speaker:
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Panos Theodorou – Director, Assurance | ESG & Sustainability Services
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Date:
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14/12/2023
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Time:
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10:00-11:00
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Registration:
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Seminar Details - Σύνδεσμος Εγκεκριμένων Λογιστών Κύπρου (ΣΕΛΚ) (Cyprus) (icpac.org.cy)
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50/2023
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SFDR
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Purpose:
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The session will provide an overview of the Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR), which is applicable to financial market participants and financial advisers. The session will cover the scope and the purpose of the Regulation in supporting EU Sustainable Finance initiatives, as well as the relevant Level 1 and Level 2 disclosure requirements.
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Speaker:
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Theodora Economides - Director, Risk Advisory - Deloitte Cyprus
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Date:
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15/12/2023
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Time:
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10:00-11:00
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Registration:
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Seminar Details - Σύνδεσμος Εγκεκριμένων Λογιστών Κύπρου (ΣΕΛΚ) (Cyprus) (icpac.org.cy)
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Webinar No:
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51/2023
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Green Taxation
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The session will provide an outline of green tax initiatives at EU level and upcoming Cyprus green taxes expected to be placed under consultation, along with their applicability for businesses.
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Speaker:
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Simos Simou - Senior Manager, In charge of Green Taxes – EY Law
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Date:
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18/12/2023
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Time:
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10:00-11:00
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Registration:
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Seminar Details - Σύνδεσμος Εγκεκριμένων Λογιστών Κύπρου (ΣΕΛΚ) (Cyprus) (icpac.org.cy)
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General Information
CPD units:
Each webinar corresponds to 1 CPD unit for full attendance.
Who should attend:
Webinars are addressed to all ICPAC Members and other interested parties.
Participation fee (per webinar):
20 EUR (incl VAT) for ICPAC Members / Affiliates/Students
30 EUR (incl VAT) for non-ICPAC Members
For all webinars, the number of places is limited to 500 participants.
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