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Learning Objectives
Develop expertise in sustainability reporting standards and ESG report design techniques.
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Sustainability Report Design & Development – Training Course
The "Sustainability Report Design & Development" training course provides an in-depth overview of current best practices for preparing sustainability reports aligned with the latest European and international regulatory standards. Participants will gain specific knowledge of the CSRD directive and the new European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS), alongside international frameworks like GRI and IFRS S1/S2. The course covers essential topics including double materiality, defining the reporting scope including value chain and subsidiaries, data collection and quality assurance, as well as selecting and tracking material KPIs. Practical examples and real case studies support understanding of methodologies and internal controls needed to produce transparent, reliable, and compliant sustainability reports. This course is tailored for sustainability professionals, consultants, and controllers aiming to implement or enhance non-financial reporting according to evolving transparency and corporate disclosure requirements.
Exam duration90 min
Pass mark70%
Available questions200
CIWZ PROFESSIONAL ASSESSMENT
High-integrity learning environment
The pathway is designed for managers, executives, function owners, auditors and professionals. Lessons use validated minimum study time and a contextual tutor; assessments use server-side random selection of questions and answers, session-continuity controls, camera and local audio-activity monitoring during protected tests.
Traceability and reliability: integrity events are logged for authorized review; automated signals do not determine the result on their own.
OFFICIAL PATHWAY INFORMATION
Course technical sheet
Purpose, references, delivery method, commercial terms and certificate value, presented clearly and transparently.
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Skills Acquired
Understanding of CSRD, ESRS, GRI, IFRS S1/S2; definition of reporting scope and value chains; data management and quality control; KPI selection and definition; implementation of internal controls.
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Target Audience
Sustainability professionals, controllers, auditors, consultants, and non-financial reporting managers.
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Prerequisites
Basic knowledge of financial statements, sustainability principles, and corporate reporting.
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Syllabus
- Regulatory framework and international standards
- Principles of double materiality and scope definition
- Data management and quality assurance
- KPI selection and definition
- Internal controls and assurance readiness
- Report structure and communication
- Practical cases and real examples
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Teaching Methodology
Lectures, case studies, guided discussions, and analysis of real-life examples.
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Assessment Method
Multiple-choice test with a 70% pass mark.
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Duration
90 minutes.
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Certification
Completion certificate available for an additional fee.
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Expected Outcomes
Ability to design and develop a compliant, reliable sustainability report ready for assurance processes.