Across Europe, founders are navigating one of the largest regulatory shifts the business landscape has seen in years: sustainability reporting is becoming mandatory at speed. With the EU’s Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) already in motion and countries like the UK, Australia, Brazil, Japan, Singapore, and Canada implementing their own disclosure laws, ESG reporting is quickly moving from “nice to have” to a competitive requirement.

For startups and scaleups, especially those preparing to expand across borders, this shift signals a new operational reality. Investors are increasingly relying on IFRS S1 and S2 as the global baseline for comparable, decision-useful data—meaning early alignment can significantly improve funding prospects and long-term valuation.

Yet the transition to mandatory reporting has raised questions among founders about compliance workload, data readiness, and how to approach ESG without slowing product velocity. Industry researchers argue that reframing reporting as a strategic asset—not a burden—unlocks clear financial and operational upside. Companies that mature their reporting practices reduce risk exposure, streamline investor communication, and strengthen market trust.

This week, Credibl announced a new webinar to help leadership teams navigate this regulatory wave and turn compliance into value. The session, titled From Compliance Burden to Investor Value, will feature insights from Verdantix Senior Analyst Luke Gowland and Credibl CEO Jitesh Shetty, moderated by Diane Jeanblanc.

Gowland, a specialist in ESG reporting software and financial ESG, advises over 100 vendors and buyers on innovation, deployment strategies, and the evolving demands of global reporting. His research helps organizations identify growth opportunities, optimize technology spend, and understand how sustainability data intersects with risk and performance.

Shetty will present how Credibl’s AI-powered sustainability platform is helping organizations automate reporting, gain real-time visibility, and simplify due diligence. With over 1.2 billion traceability units across global supply chains, Credibl enables companies to understand their carbon footprint, reduce audit friction, and consolidate frameworks under a “do once, report many” model.

During the 60-minute session on December 10th, the speakers will break down the regulatory forces shaping 2026—including IFRS, CSRD, SEC rules, and new mandates emerging across the Middle East and Asia-Pacific. They will also explore practical ways CFOs, CROs, and sustainability leaders can overcome Scope 3 gaps, scenario analysis challenges, and data fragmentation.

For startups preparing to scale internationally—or raising capital in increasingly ESG-sensitive markets—understanding this landscape is no longer optional.

Registration for the webinar is open here.