In today’s fast-moving ESG landscape, organisations are under pressure to report clearly, consistently and credibly. This practical two-day course is designed for managers and professionals responsible for ESG reporting, sustainability strategy and regulatory compliance. 

Participants will gain a working knowledge of the CSRD, ESRS and IFRS Sustainability Disclosure Standards (S1 and S2) and, more importantly, learn how to turn these into effective internal processes and public disclosures. 

With a focus on materiality, data readiness and cross-functional collaboration, this course bridges the gap between technical requirements and real-world implementation. 

Day 1: Laying the foundation 

• The ESG reporting landscape: who’s regulating and why it matters 

• CSRD and the ESRS: scope, timeline and reporting obligations 

• IFRS S1 and S2: global baseline for sustainability disclosures 

• Double materiality: a practical framework 

• Key reporting structures: governance, strategy, risk and metrics 

• Aligning sustainability and financial reporting 

• Case studies: how leading companies are responding 

Day 2: Practical implementation 

• Data collection and internal controls: getting your systems ESG-ready 

• Integrating ESG into risk, finance and corporate reporting processes 

• Using existing frameworks: GRI, TCFD, SASB and their links to ESRS 

• Building your ESG reporting roadmap: what to do now, next and later 

• Preparing for limited assurance 

• Common challenges in reporting and how to overcome them 

• Interactive workshop: apply your learning to a real-world reporting scenario 

This course is designed to be immersive, practical and focused on implementation: 

• Group live (or group internet-based) instruction by experts via virtual or in-person sessions 

• Step-by-step walkthroughs of reporting requirements and frameworks 

• Hands-on exercises and case studies using real-life disclosures and best practices 

• Interactive group discussions to explore challenges, share insights and build confidence 

• Downloadable tools, templates and checklists to support action planning back at work 

• In line with VantagePoint’s sustainability commitment, course materials are provided in digital format. Printed handouts will be limited to in-class exercises only. 

This course provides 16 hours of CPE/CPD credits.

VantagePoint is currently in the process of registering with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: www.nasbaregistry.org.