BASIC TRAINING

Three-hour introductory training

Explore the structure of the ESRS and the EU Voluntary Standard through accessible examples. The course also introduces how existing GRI or ISSB work can support reporting and where AI and reporting software can help.

Target group

Sustainability managers, reporting professionals, consultants and colleagues contributing to sustainability reporting across business functions. Suitable for newcomers and professionals seeking a structured overview of the reporting process.

Benefits

• Understand the reporting landscape and the roles of the ESRS and EU Voluntary Standard.
• Recognise the key steps in double materiality and how the results guide disclosure selection.
• Identify practical first steps for organising data collection and preparing sustainability information.

Preconditions

No previous knowledge of ESRS is required.

Program

• Part 1: Which requirements apply to your organisation?
  An introduction to CSRD, ESRS, applicability and timelines, including group considerations, Article 40a and the voluntary reporting route.
• Part 2: Understanding the ESRS
  An overview of general and topical standards, policies, actions, metrics and targets, and how existing GRI or ISSB work can support reporting.
• Part 3: Reporting boundaries and the value chain
  Understand what the report covers and how own operations and upstream and downstream activities fit together.
• Part 4: Double materiality and disclosure selection
  Explore impacts, risks and opportunities, stakeholder input and the assessment process. Understand how materiality informs reporting needs and avoid confusing impacts with financial risks.
• Part 5: Organising data collection
  Identify data gaps, assign responsibilities and understand data quality and evidence requirements. Consider AI and reporting software, including the need to verify outputs and retain traceability to sources.
• Part 6: Preparing the sustainability statement
  An introduction to report structure, location and assurance readiness, with examples of common reporting mistakes and how to avoid them.
• Part 7: The EU Voluntary Standard
  An overview of its purpose, architecture and disclosures, and its use in responding to customer and lender information requests.
• Part 8: Getting started
  Bring the reporting journey together with a practical timetable, implementation priorities and useful resources.