Registration Time: 13:15

Sessions Time: 13:30- 16:45  including a 15-minute break
Venue:   Online Webinar

Speakers: Ms Christine Galea, Mr Carl Zammit La Rosa & Mr Chris Meilak, Mr Arjun Ravi

Participation Fees (The Institute is now accepting payments via Paypal)
MIA Members: €40.00

Non-MIA Members: €75.00

Retired Members: €20.00

Students: 30.00

*Group bookings for 3 or more participants available.

BACKGROUND INFORMATION Session 1 (3 HRS)

This CPE session will focus on those topical standards related to the environment, being climate change, pollution, water and marine resources, biodiversity and ecosystems, and resource use and circular economy.

Specific topics to be covered during the sessioN

This session will focus on the disclosure requirements as detailed within:

• ESRS E1 Climate change

• ESRS E2 Pollution

• ESRS E3 Water and marine resources

• ESRS E4 Biodiversity and ecosystems

• ESRS E5 Resource use and circular economy

The session will also provide a brief overview of the ESRS cross-cutting standards. These two standards set out the general requirements and disclosures which apply throughout the sustainability reporting under the ESRS framework.

TARGET AUDIENCE

Members of the accountancy profession and sustainability professionals interested in the reporting obligations emanating from the ESRSs and/or who may be involved in the collection, analysis or reporting of such information.

Speakers' Profiles

Carl Zammit La Rosa is a Manager at PwC focusing on ESG and supporting clients with their sustainability journey through carbon footprint assessments, sustainability strategies, non-financial reporting and assurance on sustainability information, amongst others. Carl is also leading PwC Malta’s net zero commitment to 2030 and assists on other aspects of management consulting relating to EU funding and policy. Carl is a member of the MIA Sustainable Finance Committee.

Chris Meilak is a Certified Public Accountant, Economist and Partner at EY Malta, leading the Valuation, Modeling and Economics sub-service line in Malta. Chris joined EY in 2006 and has carried out a number of assignments in relation to valuations and financial/ business modelling. Chris holds an MA in Economics and the ACCA degree and is a Visiting Lecturer in the Department of Economics, University of Malta.

Norbert Paul Vella is a Partner at PwC Malta and has over 16 years of experience in matters related to the financial sector including extensive consultation experience in relation to financial services regulation within the local banking sector.

Norbert leads the banking advisory practice of PwC Malta and is well versed with the ongoing developments in respect of the management and supervision of ESG risks for credit institutions and the wider financial services community.  He is also leading PwC Malta’s ESG Reporting and Assurance initiatives.

Christine Galea is a Senior Manager responsible for Finance Department at the GO plc. She joined GO plc in December 1997 after obtaining the Bachelor of Accountancy (Hons.) from the University of Malta. She is a fellow member of the Malta Institute of Accountants.  In her capacity at GO plc, a public listed company on the local stock exchange, she plays a pivotal role in orchestrating the preparation of GO’s NRFD (Non-Financial Reporting Directive) reporting. This responsibility has sparked her interest in the evolving landscape of ESG reporting.  In addition to her professional responsibilities, she is actively involved in the ESG working group within MIA.  Her contributions include leading a subgroup dedicated to ESG Financial reporting. Her involvement underscores her commitment to fostering transparency and sustainability within her organisation and the wider business community. 

Arjun Ravi has a bachelors degree in mechanical engineering and a masters in business administration. He joined KPMG in 2024 in the Environment, Social & Governance team. Arjun started his career in product development for a top automotive OEM. During his time in the automotive industry, his primary focus was Total Value Management and cost cutting through design efficiency. In addition, he spent considerable time in new product launch, contributing to the launch of two major models during his time at the organization.
After pursuing his MBA, Arjun worked in the supply chain & operation advisory space where he gained rich experience from working in a variety of industries including the automotive, industrial equipment manufacturing, infrastructure, renewable energy and many more, with focus on implementing sustainability related projects.

EVENT CPE COMPETENCies

3  Core

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