Sustainability & ESG Reporting

Objective

To train participants in preparing structured, transparent, and audit-ready sustainability and ESG reports. This course covers the latest reporting frameworks and how to align disclosures with stakeholder expectations and regulatory requirements.

Frameworks Covered

– GRI Standards (2021 Universal Standards)
– CSRD & ESRS (European Sustainability Reporting Standards)
– TCFD (Task Force on Climate-Related Financial Disclosures)
– ISSB (IFRS S1 & S2 for global ESG integration)

Target Audience

– ESG and CSR managers
– Compliance and sustainability reporting teams
– Corporate communications and investor relations officers
– Consultants working on ESG disclosures and EU compliance

By the end of this course, participants will:
1. Understand major ESG frameworks
– Purpose and differences between GRI, CSRD, TCFD, and ISSB
– Regulatory trends and global alignment
2. Conduct a materiality assessment
– Single vs. double materiality (CSRD requirement)
– Stakeholder mapping and prioritization of ESG topics
3. Collect and organize ESG data
– Quantitative KPIs and qualitative narrative content
– Integration with sustainability software or spreadsheets
4. Structure a full sustainability report
– GRI-structured disclosures (102, 103, 200, 300, 400 series)
– CSRD-compliant disclosures with ESRS sector-specific indicators
– Climate risk disclosure aligned with TCFD pillars
5. Improve transparency and impact
– Designing visuals, SDG alignment, and communication techniques
– Preparing content for audits, rating agencies, and stakeholder review

– Module 1: ESG Reporting Landscape – Global & EU Trends
– Module 2: GRI Standards Deep Dive & Case Examples
– Module 3: CSRD + ESRS Reporting Structure
– Module 4: Climate Disclosure with TCFD & ISSB
– Module 5: Data Collection, KPI Design, and Tools
– Module 6: Reporting Design, Storytelling, and Assurance

– GRI + CSRD-aligned reporting templates and tables
– Double materiality assessment worksheet
– Real-world case studies and best practice examples
– Report outline template (editable in Word or InDesign)
– Certificate of completion and optional post-course mentoring

Sustainability & ESG Reporting

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