Course Description

What key data points must organisations collect for sustainability reporting?
How can they meet the general disclosure requirements of the ESRS?
And what is the best way to report on material sustainability matters?

This course provides clear, practical answers to these questions, offering a step-by-step walkthrough of data collection and reporting under the European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS).

Participants will:

• Explore common types of sustainability data required for ESRS reporting
• Learn how to apply ESRS 2: General Disclosures as the backbone of reporting
• Understand how to report on material matters identified through the double materiality process
• Gain focused insights into three topical standards: ESRS E1: Climate Change, ESRS S2: Workers in the Value Chain, and ESRS G1: Business Conduct
• Learn from a real-world case study (Prysmian) on preparing for ESRS reporting

By the end, participants will know what data to collect, how to structure it, and how to report it in line with ESRS expectations.

 

Course Content / Training Agenda

Delivery format: Blended training with expert guidance, practical walkthroughs, and real-life case studies.

Introduction

• Course overview, objectives, and structure
• Importance of data-driven sustainability reporting under CSRD/ESRS

♦ Part 1: Common Data Collection Activities

• Typical sustainability data types and collection practices
• Role of internal systems, cross-functional collaboration, and value chain data
• Gaps between traditional ESG data collection and ESRS expectations

♦ Part 2: Reporting on ESRS 2 – General Disclosures

• Governance, strategy, policies, and impact management requirements
• How ESRS 2 provides the foundation for ESRS-compliant reporting
• Walkthrough of disclosure examples

♦ Part 3: Reporting on Material Matters

• How to translate double materiality results into disclosures
• Structuring narrative vs. quantitative disclosures
• Linking IROs (Impacts, Risks, Opportunities) to reporting requirements

♦ Part 4: Topical Standards – E1, S2, G1

• ESRS E1: Climate Change – emissions, targets, climate risk data
• ESRS S2: Workers in the Value Chain – fair work conditions, rights, traceability
• ESRS G1: Business Conduct – ethics, compliance, anti-corruption reporting

♦ Part 5: Case Study – Prysmian

• How Prysmian is preparing for its first ESRS report
• Practical lessons learned in collecting and reporting ESRS-aligned data

♦ Wrap-Up

• Key takeaways and next steps
• Resources for continued learning and support

All participants receive course slides, checklists for data collection, and a Certificate of Completion.

 

Target Audience

This course is designed for professionals responsible for data collection and reporting under ESRS, as well as those supporting CSRD compliance.

Ideal for:

• ESG and sustainability professionals coordinating reporting processes
• Corporate reporting teams and CSRD compliance leads
• Consultants and advisors guiding clients through ESRS implementation
• Data analysts, controllers, and system owners managing ESG data
• Auditors and assurance providers assessing disclosure quality

 

Skills You Will Acquire

By completing this course, you will be able to:

• List common data collection activities for ESRS reporting
• Identify disclosure requirements in ESRS 2: General Disclosures
• Structure disclosures for material topics identified via double materiality
• Define key data points across ESRS topical standards (E, S, G)
• Understand when and how omissions are permitted, and how to document them

These skills help ensure transparent, complete, and decision-useful ESRS reporting aligned with CSRD obligations.

 

Course Information

• Duration: 1 day
• Language: English or Bosnian/Croatian/Serbian
• Delivery Options: Live remote training or face-to-face workshops
• Prerequisites: No prior knowledge required
• Certificate: Certificate of Completion (issued by GRI Academy — see example)
• Course Fees: View Course Fees (including available discounts)
• What We Offer: Explore Course Benefits (tekst ispod)
• SDG Alignment: Your Contribution to Achieving the UN SDGs
• Note: This course is part of the ESRS Professional Certification Program

Top 3 Relevant Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production

• Improves accountability in resource use, emissions, waste, and value chains
• Supports accurate reporting aligned with ESRS E2–E5
• Promotes transparency across production and supply chain practices

SDG 13: Climate Action

• Covers reporting under ESRS E1: Climate Change
• Ensures accurate emissions, targets, and climate risk data collection
• Links CSRD/ESRS to EU climate legislation and net-zero strategies

SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth

• Reinforces reporting under ESRS S2: Workers in the Value Chain
• Focuses on labour practices, safety, and worker rights
• Strengthens responsible and inclusive value chain practices

What We Offer

• Live, Instructor-Led Training – with expert walkthroughs and real-life case studies
• Interactive Components – exercises, quizzes, and practical data collection drills
• Peer Collaboration – discussions on challenges and solutions
• Smart Learning Tools – templates, glossaries, and reporting guides
• EU Context & Local Relevance – clear links to CSRD/ESRS requirements
• Direct Trainer Access – individual feedback and Q&A

 

Learning objectives

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

1. List common data collection activities for sustainability reporting
2. Identify the general disclosure requirements under the ESRS
3. Identify the ESRS requirements for reporting on material matters
4. Define disclosure requirements and datapoints from the ESRS, including those that derive from other EU legislation, for diferent material matters
5. Explain how the information required to be reported under the ESRS can be omited