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Current work of the MDT

(update January 2024) 

Matrix 5.1.

For the last months MDT worked intensively on completing the new version 5.1 of the matrix.
The work of the editors is complete and the process of translation into English and revision of additional information has begun. The new matrix is expected to be available in March 2024.

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The team will provide material that explains the changes. This is planned for the end of February.

CSRD

There is a working group within the MDT that is exploring how a link to CSRD/ESRD could be established. More information about this working group can be found below.

Creation Process Matrix version 5.1 (time planning) 

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  1. Ideation Process (IDP):

UNTIL MID MAY

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a) New Ideas are discussed
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b) Decision of the editors if they are going to implement the idea is taken

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c) What needs to be done is clear, outlined and planned
DONE

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2. Implementation Process (IMP): 

UNTIL END JUNE

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a) Editors enter their changes in the internal database 


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3. Release Process (REP): 
PLANNED UNTIL END

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a) Work of the review team

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b) Fine-tuning in English & translation into German, Spanish and Italian.

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NOV 2023

IN PREPARATION

Nov 2023

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c) Creation of the JSON in English, so that all online tools have the same content as in the manual. (esp. eCalculator by Michael and Wordpress reporting template by Roland)

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SEPT 2023

IN PREPARATION

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d) Layout for print

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e) Publication of layouted versions on the web (websites?)
JAN

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f) Webbinars for consultants / audit (sessions for Q&A)

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IN PREPARATION

Matrix 6.0

Work on 6.0 is scheduled to begin in early 2024.

Further Improvements to the matrix are planned, including major changes to the scoring system and an CSRD alignment.

Currently, we are awaiting the strategic decision (planned for mid-March). The team also needs new members and resources in order to be able to handle the large workload.

CSRD 

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CSRD 

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Update 11/2023

Working on Scenarios & Framework to support the strategic decision by FMC.

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Decision by MDT (Oct 2023)

The CSRD group is assigned to design and propose a framework to be presented to the EMT and the movement after presentation to MDT.

The CSRD-Group expresses preference and recommends one of the scenarios to EMT in the name of the MDT. 



General Objectives 2023

      • In December 2023, be able to state: Matrix 5.0 is 10-15% compliant with CSRD/ESRS, and the following … is still missing.
      • Derived from & aligned with the MDT’s approach: Plan for Matrix 5.1/6.0 - depending on strategic decision of FMC

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  • Focus on Int. level / EU, instead of national implementation or third countries
  • Basis Matrix 5.0
  • Focus CSRD/ESRS, collaborate with A-Team & B-Team to combine ECG 5.0 & Taxonomy, CSDDD 
  • Work in Progress: all ESRS-documents are still drafts
  • VSME/LSME standards cannot be scheduled until drafts are available

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titleupdate 11/2023

Update 11/2023

Working on Scenarios & Framework to support the strategic decision by FMC.

Decision by MDT (Oct 2023)

The CSRD group is assigned to design and propose a framework to be presented to the EMT and the movement after presentation to MDT.

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planned Deliverables by 12/2023 | stopped due to lack of financing

Working documents for companies that want to report according to both Matrix 5.0 and CSRD/ESRS, in digital form (to be specified), such as:

          • Working document for the collection of strategic data, exemplified by a sample company 
          • Working document for the materiality analysis 
            • Guide "How to” (in coordination with EFRAG's publications: draft published by EFRAG, no final version)
            • Table on all indicators & reporting questions to enter results
          • Matching document (table) of all indicators & reporting questions ESRS/CSRD & ECG
          • Rough Tasks | stopped due to lack of financing
          • Create matching template: first draft done (01 2023), will be adapted continuously
          • Match indicators & reporting questions from ESRS & Matrix 5.0 (04-06 2023)
          • Match existing general questionnaire CSRD with strategic requirements ESRS and adapt (06 2023)
          • Prepare & align materiality analysis concept (07-09 2023)
          • Prepare working documents materiality analysis (07-09 2023)
          • Feedback process (10-12 2023)

Coordination & Contact

Sigrid Koloo, +43 660 7616869, sigrid.koloo@ecogood.org

(star)Link to CSRD-Working-Group


Matrix 6.0

Work on 6.0 is scheduled to begin in early 2024.

Further Improvements to the matrix are planned, including major changes to the scoring system and an CSRD alignment.

Currently, we are awaiting the strategic decision (planned for mid-March). The team also needs new members and resources in order to be able to handle the large workload.

In the meantime, we are internally gearing up for the new work phase: improving our processes and team structure.


Possibilities for Feedback 


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  • In principle: we ask for feedback that is as concrete as possible and also names the subject area/chapter+section so that it can be assigned to the editor. If there are requests for changes, it would also be helpful to have suggestions for improvement. 


      • Email: bilanz@ecogood.org
      • Online meetings are convened as needed on specific topics and issues. Experts with expertise in the various topics can contact the MET and will be invited to the meetings.
      • Exchange meeting for auditors/editors/consultants: DACH network meeting: may 16th-18th 2024 - international network meeting planned for autumn 2024

Support and Collaboration 

We are looking for people who want to actively contribute to the Matrix Development Team. 
Either as editor in charge of a topic or to edit complementary topics. 

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If you are interested, please contact us


Support needed
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Currently we look for support for the following topics

  •  Support for the Environmental Footprint Working Group 
  •  Lead for the Stakeholder groups Customers and Social Environment 
  •  Lead for the Value Groups Environmental Sustainability and Transparency & Co-Determination 
  •  check out for which topics we are looking for new editors
  •  expert /professionell input for the materiality topic
  •  support for weighting / relevance filtering group for 6.0 
  •  interlink ECG / GRI Standards