Leadership

CSRD Readiness

CSRD Readiness is an immersive learning experience tailored for senior managers and board-level executives seeking to fortify their understanding and readiness for compliance with the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD).

Recommended Duration

Self-paced

Online learning

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Eco-literacy assessment

CPD credits

Employee surveys

CSRD

Environmental Management

Reporting

ESRS

GRI

Corporate Governance

Overview

CSRD Readiness demystifies the process of CSRD preparedness and is an essential course for rapidly increasing CSRD literacy levels across often dispersed teams responsible for CSRD compliance.

This course offers a comprehensive look into the significance, scope, timelines, required information, and the risks of non-compliance. Participants will also learn about European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS) and the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) and why CSRD reports aligning with either of these should be integrated with Financial Reports to promote a holistic view of their organisation.

This course aims to empower the key employees responsible for CSRD reporting with essential information and actionable templates so that they can guide their organisation towards full compliance with the CSRD.

Assessment Criteria

The assessment takes approximately 10 minutes and is graded by percentage. There are 10 multiple choice questions (MCQs) upon completion of four lessons. The certification criteria is 40%, and learners may retake the assessment.

SDG's

Business Value

88% of companies do not yet feel ready to meet the expectations of CSRD and 57% feel they have little or no knowledge of the new reporting obligations that arise from the new regulations.

Objectives

By the end of this course, learners will have a strong understanding of:

The significance and objectives of the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD), including its implications for businesses and stakeholders.

The scope and timelines of CSRD compliance, enabling them to navigate reporting requirements effectively.

Specific information required in sustainability statements, including European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS) and key reporting metrics.

Risks associated with non-compliance with CSRD.

Common bottlenecks and challenges companies face implementing CSRD reporting and how to overcome them effectively.

Practical templates and tools available to facilitate CSRD reporting, streamlining the reporting process and enhancing efficiency.

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Course Breakdown

sections

duration

Introduction

Uncover the critical business risks linked to non-compliance with the CSRD and learn why proactive preparation is essential. Gain valuable insights to safeguard your business and stay ahead in the ever-evolving ESG regulatory landscape.

Actionable Outcome:

Conduct a risk assessment to identify specific vulnerabilities associated with non-compliance with CSRD regulations. Develop a proactive strategy highlighting the importance of early preparation to mitigate risks effectively.

lessons to complete

min

Section duration

Scope

Navigate the scope of the CSRD, understand the criteria for its applicability, demystify thresholds and inclusion requirements, and assess reporting timelines for a clear grasp of CSRD compliance.

Actionable Outcome:

Clarify CSRD applicability criteria including thresholds and requirements for inclusion. Establish clear timelines and milestones for CSRD compliance reporting to ensure adherence.

lessons to complete

min

Section duration

Disclosure Requirements

Discover the pivotal overlap between ESRS and GRI with the CSRD, and understand the nuances of data collection, verification, and disclosure requirements essential for compliance.

Actionable Outcome:

Map out overlaps and distinctions between ESRS, GRI, and CSRD to streamline data collection and reporting processes. Develop protocols for data collection, verification, and disclosure that meet CSRD requirements effectively.

lessons to complete

min

Section duration

Action

Initiate the preparation process to establish a robust foundation for CSRD compliance, identify key stakeholders needed for reporting, and complete immediate action items using purpose-built templates.

Actionable Outcome:

Based on identified requirements, build a robust framework for CSRD compliance. Identify and engage stakeholders crucial for successful CSRD reporting and compliance.

lessons to complete

min

Section duration

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What people are saying

Áine Higgins

Head, ESG and Sustainability

"NTR had the pleasure of working with the Vyra Team. The training was engaging, beautifully presented, and prompted participants to consider what they could do to help the biodiversity challenge. The structure of the training made it easy for all to fit into busy schedules."

June 2024

Sean O’Connell

Event Operations Executive

“At the beginning of our sustainability journey, we were looking for assistance in helping us to educate our staff on the various topics in this space. We found Vyra’s online platform and content the perfect tool to achieve this.”

August 2023

David Terceño

ESG & Corporate Communications

"Working with Vyra has allowed us to develop high quality biodiversity and sustainability modules that are not only informative but also engaging and easy to complete, allowing our employee to keep their focus in all their essential work."

Jan 2024

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Board Member

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Nov 2024

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Sustainability Co-ordinator

"Vyra is an amazing tool that makes sustainability part of our everyday life, combining practical challenges and a great interface with trustworthy information on a wide variety of ESG topics. It really helps us to inspire and empower our team!"

Dec 2023