CSRD Made Simple – Navigating the EU Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive for ESG Disclosure and Assurance (C78-I)

This course teaches you how to comply with the EU Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD), including ESG disclosures, assurance, and governance. You’ll gain: CSRD Foundations Understand CSRD scope, timeline, and applicability Learn how CSRD builds on NFRD and aligns with EU taxonomy Explore EFRAG standards and double materiality Reporting & Disclosure Define ESG topics, metrics, and KPIs for CSRD compliance Prepare sustainability statements and management commentary Align with GRI, SASB, TCFD, and ISSB frameworks Assurance & Governance Support limited and reasonable assurance requirements Coordinate with auditors, legal, and finance teams Maintain documentation, controls, and audit trails Integration & Strategy Embed CSRD into ESG, risk, and financial reporting systems Align with sustainability goals, stakeholder expectations, and board oversight Manage cross-functional collaboration and change management Tools & Automation Use platforms like Workiva, Datamaran, Enablon, and ESG Flo Automate data collection, reporting workflows, and assurance readiness Monitor ESG dashboards, benchmarks, and regulatory updates Strategic Impact Enhance transparency, investor confidence, and regulatory alignment Support sustainable growth, innovation, and long-term value creation Build trust with regulators, customers, and stakeholders