CSRD:
Practical First Steps October 10, 2024 11:00am-11:45am ET Master Class Series - virtual

Aine leads Rivel Governance and Sustainability in the U.K. and Europe. She has a proven track record assisting companies with the development of their ESG strategy and reporting. She partners with clients to establish social and environmental metrics and targets, align with ESG and climate governance frameworks, assess supply chain sustainability credentials, and drive enhanced stakeholder engagement and board oversight.

Aine has extensive experience in supporting numerous public and private companies in complying with emerging ESG and specific climate-related reporting requirements throughout the U.K. and Europe. This includes expertise on the impacts and implications of the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD), Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR), IFRS SASB Standards, and the Taskforce on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD). Her work includes conducting climate scenario analyses, developing climate risk management frameworks and aiding companies in integrating climate considerations into their business strategy and financial planning.

Prior to joining Rivel, Aine worked as an ESG manager at Inspired Plc, where she led the ESG disclosures team. She also held roles as a clean technology consultant and policy advisor.

During her leisure time, Aine enjoys going for hikes, exploring new foods and spending quality time with her family and friends. Aine is an advocate for sustainability, volunteering as a climate-change ambassador and championing greater gender diversity within the clean-technology industry.

Aine was awarded a Master of Ocean Sciences degree with honors from the Faculty of Science and Engineering at the University of Liverpool. Her specialization focused on examining the impact of climate change on biogeochemical processes.

Alex works with companies to develop environmental, social, and governance (ESG) strategies and reporting. He provides individualized corporate responsibility and sustainability consulting to support the implementation of genuine ESG initiatives and disclosures, helping clients navigate ESG best-practices, reporting standards, and strategic frameworks such as SASB, TCFD, and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.

Before joining Rivel, Alex worked with the Responsible Companies section of Frank Bold in Brno, Czech Republic, where he contributed to research on the quality of corporate ESG reporting in the European Union, and supported the European Coalition for Corporate Justice in advocating for EU-level reform in corporate sustainability disclosure and human rights due diligence in global value chains.

Alex is a competitive runner, plays the ukulele, and enjoys a good cup of coffee (or two)! He also volunteers as an Advisor at Torch Leadership Academy, a nonprofit leadership development program for high school students in New Jersey. He graduated magna cum laude with a BA in Leadership in Social Enterprise and minor in German from Juniata College.

Laura brings extensive consulting experience in sustainability strategy, climate risk and ESG assurance to Rivel’s Governance and Sustainability team. In her role as Director, she helps companies align with frameworks and standards such as TCFD, TNFD and SASB, navigate international regulations including CSRD, CSDDD and SFDR, and conduct double materiality assessments.

Before joining Rivel, Laura served as a senior sustainability consultant at KPMG Netherlands, where she specialized in corporate sustainability strategy, with specific knowledge of ESG assurance, climate risk, sustainable supply chains and sustainable finance. Prior to KPMG, Laura worked at Berenschot in the Energy and Sustainability division, gaining expertise in technology road mapping for large stakeholder partnerships, sustainable technologies and the energy transition.

Laura holds a bachelor’s degree in Law, Statistics and Economics (cum laude) from University College Roosevelt in the Netherlands, and a Master of Science in Sustainable Business and Innovation (magna cum laude) from Utrecht University.

Outside of work, Laura enjoys outdoor activities like running, hiking, camping and skiing, as well as creative pursuits such as painting and sketching.