Introduction to the CSRD and Reporting with the ESRS (2025)

The Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) and the European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS) are changing sustainability reporting in the EU and beyond. Organizations need to align with these new requirements to remain compliant. In this course, you will learn the purpose and value of reporting, the role of the CSRD, and the structure of the ESRS. You will gain clarity on preparation activities and see a case study of how to get ready for first-time reporting.

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Course Content

Organizations are expected to show how they affect people, the environment, and the economy to meet regulatory requirements and stakeholder expectations. This part explains why transparency adds value for stakeholders and how reporting helps with accountability.

The CSRD requires thousands of organizations to publish detailed sustainability information. This part shows how the CSRD fits into EU regulation and connects to broader global reporting. You will gain clarity on the role of the CSRD and what it means for organizations like yours.

The ESRS set out what information organizations must report. This part explains their structure, the types of disclosures, and how the standards link together. You will learn the essentials needed to navigate the ESRS with more ease.

Meeting ESRS requirements takes planning. This part sets out the key preparation steps, from building a reporting team to gathering the right information. You will see how project management supports smooth reporting and what you can do to prepare early.

Royal FloraHolland, a global marketplace in floriculture, is preparing for its first ESRS report. The case shows how one organization approaches planning, data collection, and common challenges. You will gain useful lessons and tips that you can apply in your own work.

Who is this course designed for?

This course caters to both beginners in sustainability reporting with the ESRS and anyone keen on understanding the fundamentals of the ESRS.

What will you achieve?

When you have completed this course, you will be able to:

Explain the purpose and value of sustainability reporting
Describe the evolution of regulatory sustainability reporting practices within the European Union
Describe the structure and key characteristics of the ESRS
Define the key components of preparation and project management activities in the context of ESRS reporting

Pre-requisites

There are no pre-requisites for this course.

Introduction to the CSRD and Reporting with the ESRS (2025)
100.00 €
2 h
english
Certificate of completion
CEUs: N/A
CPD hours: 3
elearning
There are no pre-requisites for this course.