CSRD Training - Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive

Session One
Understanding Why the CSRD Matters

The introductory session of this CSRD course examines:

• The CSRD and the latest on the reporting landscape:
  • Implications for the reporting landscape
  • Regulatory landscape including ESRS, EU Taxonomy etc.
  • The historical evolution from non-financial reporting to the CSRD
• Case study: Compare and contrast the key global reporting initiatives and reporting regulations
• The CSRD requirements:
  • Breakdown of the requirements and timeline
  • Who is required to adhere to CSRD mandates?
  • Mandatory compliance and scope of companies affected
• Case study: Discuss why CSRD reporting matters to different types of organisations
• Transitioning from NFRD to CSRD – the reporting evolution:
  • What changes?
  • The expanded reporting requirements under CSRD
  • Reporting under NFRD vs CSRD
• CSRD Training Case study: Explore some of the challenges associated with the transition from NFRD to CSRD

Session Two
Aligning the ESRS with the Green Taxonomy

• ESG data requirements:
  • Double materiality
  • ESRS requirements around environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues
  • Strategies for improving data collection and storage
• Case study: Addressing challenges in meeting ESRS requirements
• CSRD and the EU Taxonomy link:
  • A deep dive into the EU Taxonomy
  • How CSRD aligns with the EU Taxonomy
  • Practical implications of taxonomy alignment for reporting entities
• Case study: How to assess alignment with the EU Taxonomy
• Data management, assurance, and quality:
  • Principles of effective ESG data management under CSRD
  • Assurance requirements for CSRD compliance
  • How to improve data quality and integrity
• CSRD Course Case study: Using alternative sources of data and quality assessment

Session Three
Best Practices in CSRD Compliance

• Sustainability reporting in practice:
  • Step-by-step to create a sustainability report under CSRD
  • Financial and non-financial data in reports
  • Challenges in ESG data aggregation and reporting
• Case study: Exploring best practices around sustainability reporting
• Sustainability performance:
  • How to effectively communicate sustainability performance
  • The way to engage stakeholders in sustainability reporting
  • Explore future trends and expectations in communicating sustainability
• Case study: Comparing different case studies of reporting communication
• Corporate governance for CSRD:
  • The role of corporate governance in CSRD compliance
  • How to align governance structures with sustainability goals
  • Responsibilities of boards and management in sustainability oversight
• CSRD Reporting Training Case study: Defining new firm-wide policies and procedures

Redcliffe’s CSRD courses are delivered by an experienced strategist with over fifteen years in ESG reporting, community investment and sustainability. As the current Head of ‘Amazon in the Community’ in Europe, she excels in transforming companies into purpose-driven entities. She also contributes as a Senior Associate at the University of Cambridge Institute of Sustainability Leadership (CISL), where she's been active since 2016.

This Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive trainer boasts a distinguished background, having held key roles such as Global Markets Associate Director at EY, Head of Strategy and Operations at the Beacon Institute, and Head of Corporate Sustainability for EY’s Financial Services business. Her hands-on experience in sustainability reporting and compliance uniquely qualifies her as a knowledgeable CSRD training educator.

In addition, she completed a four-year term on the GRI Stakeholder Council, advising the GRI Board of Directors on strategy and policy updates related to international reporting standards, further solidifying her expertise in sustainability reporting.

• This CSRD training course helps you to acquire a comprehensive understanding of the CSRD regulatory environment, its evolution from NFRD, and the broader implications for financial reporting and sustainability.
• Differentiate between CSRD requirements and global initiatives and analyse the impact on mandatory compliance for various companies.
• Connect the dots between CSRD and EU Taxonomy and assess how taxonomy alignment shapes reporting practices.
• Master the principles of effective ESG data management, ensuring data quality, integrity, and meeting assurance requirements within the CSRD framework.
• How to construct an integrated report by integrating financial and non-financial data, and how to review best practices through exemplary case studies.
• CSRD training also explores governance structures, policies, and procedures, focusing on aligning them with best practices to ensure effective sustainability reporting and full compliance with the CSRD framework.

The CSRD course is suited for professionals in the following areas:

• ESG and Sustainability specialists
• Corporate Finance
• Accounts, Audit and Reporting
• Financial Analysts
• Investment Professionals
• Risk Management and Compliance Officers

The Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) exposes financial institutions and investors to a paradigm shift in non-financial reporting; one with considerable implications for strategic investment decisions. This advanced CSRD training course breaks down the intricate landscape of the CSRD, equipping professionals from across the financial services sector with the knowledge and skills they need to navigate and comply with this new regulatory landscape.

We explain the context behind why it was introduced, why it matters from a reporting perspective, and how it interacts with other reporting frameworks like the ISSB, GRI and the EU Taxonomy.

Redcliffe Training’s CSRD courses equip you with best practices in sustainability reporting and how this can inform corporate strategy and communication. Case studies and step-by-step guidance will help to demystify the transition from NFRD to CSRD, enabling clear communication of sustainability performance to all stakeholders.