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CSRD: Optimizing Corporate Strategy with Integrated Finance, Risk and Climate Data – Mount Table Event On November 14, Mount Consulting hosted a second Round Table, on ESG Reporting and Climate Risk Management in our offices in Utrecht. In line with our CFO, CRO and CDO focus, this edition’s theme was on the integration of finance, risk and climate data meeting CSRD requirements. Will financial institutions combine ESG metrics with financial performance metrics and data on risk weighting assets to steer their investment and loan portfolio, to meet its published ESG objectives. Key stakeholders – ESG Reporting as well as Climate Risk Management experts – of AEGON, ASR, dVB, ING, MUFG, NN, and Morningstar Sustainalytics shared insights and debate best practices integrating ESG Reporting and Climate Risk Management in their respective finance and risk environment. A series of short, thought-provoking presentations on the complexity of CSRD, the availability and quality of internal as well as market data, and the elements of an effective operating model, guided the participants in their discussions on the most challenging subjects. Top 5 Takeaways: 1️.  Complexity of CSRD: The current CSRD regulations are too complex. In line with recent statements on the overburden of ESG regulations (e.g. Mario Draghi in his September report on European Competitiveness, or Morningstar CEO Kunal Kapoor during the Morningstar Sustainable Investing Summit of November 7-8 in Amsterdam), simplification of CSRD is needed, especially given the variety and amount of data required. 2.  Governance Gaps: Governance is still a struggle. Overall, ESG/CSRD programs are managed by a specific Sustainability Team, while ESG/CSRD reporting is assigned to Finance.s In contrast to IFRS or Pillar III driven reporting requirements, for ESG reporting, the whole organization must be involved. 3.  Beyond Compliance: More and more, ESG reporting is evolving beyond just being an obligation. Metrics are growing to be used to underpin business decisions and forecasting, and are included in sales/acquisition processes. The quality of the first CSRD report and related questions in investor calls will impact further progress. 4.  Hurdles in Data & Systems: Both availability of ESG data and the flexibility and comprehensiveness of the as-is reporting architecture are still main hurdles for effective ESG reporting and monitoring. Organizations must strive to enable ESG reporting and climate risk management from an integrated finance and risk architecture. 5.  Towards Unified Data Platforms: Data platforms have been extended for ESG reporting. Unambiguous and single use for data provision and consumption is the next objective. 📩 Interested in the full insights? Let’s connect to discuss how we can simplify and optimize ESG reporting and Climate Risk Management in your organization.

Mount Team Event! Next to our financial advisory expertise, we're adding "Pizza Tossing" to our list of skills. Thanks to an amazing workshop by @pizzaacademy, we got hands-on with making dough and enjoyed delicious pizzas together. Interested to learn more about Mount? Visit our page here: werkenbijmount.consulting #TeamMount

Welcoming Ludo Fortuin to our team of consultants! With an MSc in Finance & Investments, combined with passion for financial data analysis and enthusiasm for solving complex challenges, Ludo will support our mission at Mount. Let’s give a warm welcome to Ludo diving into this new adventure! #FinanceConsulting #TeamMount #WelcomeAboard

We are welcoming Madina Abbasova to the team! Born in Azerbaijan and educated across Indonesia, Greece, and the Netherlands, Madina's journey has been marked by diverse cultural experiences. One constant has been her deep fascination with economics and its imperative influence on societal structures and market dynamics. Driven by the aim to add value to financial institutions, she has now joined Mount Consulting as a Consultant!

We are excited to announce that on September 16th, Rutger Van der Klaauw, CFA will join Mount Consulting as a Director, focusing on transformations in Treasury/ ALM and Capital Markets. Rutger has decades of experience in Treasury/ALM and Capital Markets and through his expertise, we will extend our product offering from Risk & Finance processes towards core banking processes, thus being able to better service the End-to-End value chain. We are very much looking forward to working with Rutger in delivering value to our clients. If you would like to know more about our new offerings, or would like to meet us for a discussion on your Treasury/ALM and Capital Markets challenges, do not hesitate to reach out to us. #MountConsulting #newhire #alm #treasury #consulting

Celebrating a successful internship! 👏 At Mount, we are always looking for interns that can help us stay on top of the market trends and developments that impact the performance of the finance and risk management function. Are you currently seeking an internship and are curious about Mount? Reach out to us or find more information in our vacancy description! https://lnkd.in/e9yAG-b4

New Blog: CSRD Reporting - Building the Narrative In today's world, where climate concerns are front and center, transparency in corporate sustainability has become essential. The Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) is here to ensure stakeholders get a clear, consistent, and reliable view of your company’s environmental impact—both past and future. Our Senior Manager, Harry van Sprundel, dives deep into the reporting standards, data, key dates, and timelines you need to know. Don’t miss out on this insightful guide to building a compelling sustainability narrative. 👉 Read the full blog below #Sustainability #CSRD #CorporateResponsibility #ClimateAction https://lnkd.in/gXGwNGDh

Expanding the #MountTeam! 🚀 We are pleased to announce that Harry van Sprundel has joined our team as a Senior Manager! With his exceptional skills and expertise, Harry is set to play a pivotal role in our growth. Let's give Harry a warm welcome and celebrate the addition to the #MountTeam!

Quarterly Team Event! | #SummerSoiree Welcoming summer with good food and great company at Mount Consulting's quarterly team event! #TeamSpirit #SummerKickoff #MountConsulting

🌍 Celebrating Cultural Diversity Today is the World Day for Cultural Diversity, a perfect occasion to celebrate our incredible team at Mount! Diversity and inclusion are core to our values, and we want to share some real insights about our team: - Our 22 team members represent 12 different countries. - Our gender distribution is approximately 60% male and 40% female. - Our team's age ranges from 20 to 50, with an average age of 32. Some values and goals to highlight: 🔹 Transparency: We're committed to maintaining an open and unbiased hiring process, ensuring equal opportunities for all. 🔹 Global Representation: Our team members come from various parts of the world. We recognise that this brings unique perspectives and enriches our workplace culture. 🔹 Commitment: We are dedicated to continuous education and improvement in the area of diversity and inclusion. Together, we make Mount a place where all cultures come together and flourish. #CulturalDiversity #Inclusion #DiversityAndInclusion #EqualOpportunities #GlobalTeam #Transparency #WorkplaceCulture #CelebrateDiversity #TeamMount