Sustainability Reporting Essentials (Live Online Training)

Description

GRI, IFRS S1/S2 & CSRD Overview

Sustainability reporting has become a strategic business priority. Organisations are facing growing expectations from regulators, investors, customers, and other stakeholders to disclose consistent, reliable, and decision-useful information about their sustainability impacts, risks, and opportunities. With multiple reporting frameworks and standards continuing to evolve, understanding where to start can be challenging.

This live online course provides a practical introduction to the sustainability reporting landscape, helping participants navigate the key frameworks shaping reporting today. Focusing on the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI), the International Sustainability Standards Board (IFRS S1 and IFRS S2), and the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD), the course explains how these frameworks differ, how they complement one another, and what organisations need to consider when preparing meaningful sustainability disclosures.

Through practical examples, case studies, and interactive discussion, participants will develop a clear understanding of reporting principles, materiality, governance, and implementation, enabling them to support their organisation’s sustainability reporting journey with confidence.

Key Topics

The course covers:

• The evolving sustainability reporting landscape.
• Introduction to GRI Standards.
• Understanding IFRS S1 and IFRS S2.
• An overview of the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD).
• Materiality, financial materiality, and double materiality.
• Governance and accountability for sustainability reporting.
• Data collection, metrics, and internal reporting processes.
• Common reporting challenges and implementation considerations.
• The relationship between sustainability reporting, enterprise risk management, and organisational strategy.
• Preparing for future regulatory and stakeholder expectations.

Who Is This Course For?

This course is designed for:

• Sustainability and ESG professionals.
• Corporate reporting teams.
• Finance and accounting professionals.
• Risk managers.
• Governance and compliance professionals.
• Internal audit and assurance teams.
• Senior leaders responsible for sustainability strategy and reporting.

The course is suitable for participants who are new to sustainability reporting, as well as professionals seeking a practical overview of the current reporting landscape and emerging requirements.

Course Format

This course is delivered as a live online training programme over two half-day sessions, each lasting 4 hours.

The course combines:

• Expert-led presentations.
• Interactive discussion.
• Practical exercises.
• Real-world case studies.
• Take home resources and tools

Participants will receive a Certificate of Completion following attendance.

 

In-House Delivery

This course can also be delivered as a private programme for organisations.

Sessions can be tailored to your sector, sustainability maturity, and organisational priorities, making them suitable for leadership teams, sustainability functions, governance professionals, risk teams, and cross-functional business groups.

The course is also available as a bespoke programme, with content adapted to your organisation’s strategy, regulatory requirements, and operational context. Contact us to discuss in-house or customised delivery options.

Pricing Notes

All prices listed for this training course are exclusive of VAT. For customers purchasing within the United Kingdom, VAT will be applied at checkout where applicable.

We also offer discounted rates for group bookings and can provide tailored in-house delivery for organisations seeking to train multiple participants together.