UK SRS S1 and UK SRS S2: Getting started

Event information

The publication of the UK Sustainability Reporting Standards UK SRS S1 General Requirements for Disclosure of Sustainability-related Financial Information and UK SRS S2 Climate-related Disclosures marks a significant step in shaping corporate reporting in the UK.

This webinar is designed to help organisations get started with these standards and prepare for their implementation. We will explore the broader context of sustainability reporting, including how UK SRS fits within global developments and the UK’s regulatory landscape. Our expert speakers will provide practical insights into application, transition reliefs, and the climate-first approach, ensuring you understand what these changes mean for your organisation.

We’ll also examine how UK SRS compares to existing frameworks such as TCFD and CFD, highlighting key differences and areas of alignment. By attending, you’ll gain clarity on the steps needed to integrate these standards into your reporting processes and learn how to navigate early adoption challenges.

Whether you’re a finance professional or sustainability lead, this session will give you the clarity and confidence to begin your UK SRS journey. The webinar will conclude with a Q&A, giving you the chance to put your questions directly to the experts.

Please note: This webinar is subject to the publication of UK SRS, expected in February 2026.

Key benefits

• Understand the context and objectives of UK SRS S1 and UK SRS S2.
• Learn practical steps for adoption and transition reliefs available.
• Gain insights on how UK SRS compares to TCFD and CFD requirements.

About the speakers

Laura Gardner, Associate Director, Grant Thornton Laura is a leader in the technical and practical aspects of sustainability reporting standards, providing pragmatic advice to organisations on their sustainability and non-financial reporting requirements. Drawing on her extensive assurance and financial reporting advisory background, Laura guides both public and private sector clients through the complexities of regulatory frameworks and standards, materiality assessments, and the integration of sustainability practices. She has worked with a diverse range of clients across sectors, supporting them in preparing for regulations such as IFRS S1 and S2 and CSRD, and embedding sustainability ambitions into wider corporate strategies. Laura’s expertise covers key sustainability frameworks and standards such as IFRS, ESRS, TCFD, and TNFD. A chartered accountant and ICAEW member, Laura serves on the ICAEW Non-Financial Reporting Committee and represents the UK in Grant Thornton International’s Sustainability Reporting Technical Experts Group, as well as in global sustainability reporting forums.

Irina Velkova, Director, Grant Thornton Irina leads Grant Thornton UK’s ESG regulatory practice for financial services and has worked closely with boards and executive teams to help organizations interpret and respond to evolving ESG-related expectations. Her work spans the banking, insurance, fintech, and investment management industries, where she has helped clients embed robust governance structures and climate-related strategies.​ Irina has helped firms across the Financial Services industry with their ESG frameworks, TCFD disclosures and assurance, Climate Change Plans, Climate Risk assessments, IFRS requirements and Transition journeys. Most recently she has led both advisory and assurance projects for large multinational financial institutions supporting them with their sustainability programmes, including Transition Plans and Nature-related risk assessments. She has also been focused on supporting banks and insurance firms with assessing readiness to meet the IFRS S1 & S2 standards and helping implement arrangements to align with regulatory expectations.

CPD hours

ICAEW's revised Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Regulations bring in new CPD requirements. This includes a minimum number of hours and an ethics requirement. Attending this webinar could contribute up to 1hr of verifiable CPD, providing you can demonstrate that the content is relevant to your role.

A copy of the webinar booking confirmation email is accepted as evidence of verifiable CPD. You will need to save the email as a JPEG or PDF before uploading it to your record. Click here to use ICAEW’s self-assessment tool to help you work out how much CPD you will need to fulfil each year.

Costs

ICAEW members and non-members are welcome to join. This webinar is organised by the Corporate Reporting Faculty. Please click here to join online.