Sustainable Business (ESG)

CSRD — Practical Sustainability Reporting Workshop

This workshop training prepares participants for the practical implementation of reporting compliant with the CSRD directive and ESRS standards. The program covers double materiality assessment, environmental, social and governance metrics, and building a complete sustainability report. Participants work with real templates and case studies from European markets.

Why choose this training?

The CSRD directive fundamentally changes the approach to non-financial reporting across the European Union, requiring thousands of companies to prepare detailed sustainability reports. ESRS standards introduce unified requirements for environmental, social and governance metrics, and reports are subject to mandatory assurance. This workshop training prepares participants for the practical implementation of the entire reporting process — from double materiality assessment through to a final report ready for verification.

The program covers all key ESRS areas: the legal framework and implementation timeline, double materiality assessment methodology, E1-E5 metrics (environmental), S1-S4 metrics (social), and G1-G2 (governance). Participants work with real templates and case studies, translating theoretical knowledge into concrete actions within their organizations.

This training is particularly valuable for ESG specialists, CFOs, auditors, and CSR managers who face the challenge of preparing their first CSRD report or streamlining an existing non-financial reporting process.

What makes our approach unique?

EITT delivers over 2,500 training courses led by more than 500 experts, combining specialized knowledge with a hands-on workshop approach. This CSRD training was developed by practitioners who actively support European organizations in implementing ESRS-compliant reporting — they understand both the regulatory requirements and the operational realities that companies face.

Over 2 intensive workshop days, participants walk through the complete cycle of CSRD report preparation. A key element is the hands-on double materiality assessment exercise and building a report structure using provided templates and checklists. Each participant finishes the training with a toolkit ready for deployment in their own organization.

Looking for a training tailored to your industry specifics? Contact us — we will prepare a program that accounts for your sector, business scale, and your organization’s current stage in the ESG reporting journey.

Benefits

Understand the requirements of the CSRD directive and ESRS standards
Conduct a double materiality assessment for an organization
Identify and measure key ESG metrics across E, S and G dimensions
Build a complete sustainability report compliant with ESRS
Prepare an organization for the CSRD report assurance process

Who is this training for?

ESG and sustainability specialists responsible for reporting

Chief Financial Officers (CFOs) overseeing non-financial reporting processes

Auditors preparing for CSRD report assurance engagements

Compliance and risk management professionals

CSR managers implementing sustainability strategies

Prerequisites

Basic knowledge of financial reporting
General awareness of ESG and sustainability topics
Familiarity with organizational structures and reporting processes

Training program

CSRD directive — scope, timeline and obligated entities
ESRS standards structure (ESRS 1 and ESRS 2)
Relationship between CSRD, EU Taxonomy and SFDR
Assurance and quality requirements
National transposition across EU member states

Double materiality methodology
Identifying impacts, risks and opportunities (IRO)
Stakeholder mapping and value chain analysis
Materiality thresholds and process documentation
Hands-on materiality assessment workshop

E1 — Climate change and carbon footprint (Scope 1, 2, 3)
E2 — Air, water and soil pollution
E3 — Water and marine resources
E4 — Biodiversity and ecosystems
E5 — Circular economy and resource management

S1 — Own workforce (working conditions, diversity)
S2 — Workers in the value chain
S3 — Affected communities
S4 — Consumers and end users
Human rights due diligence

G1 — Business conduct (ethics, anti-corruption)
G2 — Supplier relationship management
Role of the board and ESG committee
Compliance policies and procedures

ESRS-compliant report structure
Collecting and validating ESG data
Digital tagging (XBRL/iXBRL)
Report review and pre-assurance corrections
Implementation timeline and reporting project management

Delivery Methods

Online

Convenience of participating from anywhere
Interactive live sessions with trainer
Materials available for 30 days
No travel costs

On-site

Direct contact with trainer and group
Intensive hands-on workshops
Networking with other participants
Full focus on learning

Training Topics

Frequently asked questions

What are the prerequisites for this training?

For the CSRD workshop we recommend: basic knowledge of financial reporting; general awareness of ESG and sustainability topics; familiarity with organizational structures and reporting processes.

What is the format and duration of this training?

The training lasts 2 days and is available in online and on-site format. Sessions run from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. We can also customize the schedule to fit your team's needs.

Who is this training designed for?

This training is designed for: ESG and sustainability specialists responsible for reporting; Chief Financial Officers overseeing non-financial reporting; auditors preparing for CSRD report assurance engagements; compliance professionals and CSR managers.

Will I be able to independently prepare a CSRD report after this training?

Yes, the workshop concludes with a practical exercise building a complete ESRS-compliant report. Participants receive templates, checklists, and tools they can directly apply to the reporting process in their own organization.

Does the training cover EU-wide regulatory specifics and implementation timelines?

Yes, the program covers the CSRD transposition timeline across EU member states, current deadlines for different categories of obligated entities, and practical aspects of working with audit firms during the assurance process.