CSRD Awareness

Many European companies are required to provide information on their sustainability performance in a phased approach. This information is intended to help investors make sustainable decisions. Knowledge of the requirements of the CSRD is therefore relevant for employees who have to compile and verify this information, as well as for employees of investors who use this information in their decisions.

This e-learning is a course at HBO (higher vocational education) level. We assume that participants already have some prior knowledge of the financial sector.

This training is developed to complement our ESG Awareness and SFDR Awareness trainings.

This e-learning course will provide you with the basics and context of the CSRD. Upon completion you will understand:

• The purpose and scope of the CSRD;
• The reporting requirements of the CSRD;
• The architecture and structure of the ESRS and what the 12 ESRS entail;
• How the CSRD is harmonised internationally with other regulations and initiatives;
• How the WBCSD and TCFD are helping companies manage and report on sustainability risks;
• The timetable for the entry into force of the CSRD in the Netherlands; and
• How Dutch organisations can prepare for the CSRD.

Baseline measurement

This awareness training starts with a baseline measurement to determine whether you can go straight to the test or better study the theory first.

Theory

• CSRD context: EU Action Plan and issues in this Action Plan
• Purpose and scope of the CSRD
• Reporting requirements: dual materiality, reporting requirements and external assurance
• Sustainability standards: the ESRS
• Risks: climate risk and recommendations of the WBCSD and the TCFD
• Implementation: timelines and preparation for implementation

Test

You can complete this course with a test in the learning environment. You can also take resits in the learning environment.

Certificate

After passing the test, you can download your personal CSRD Awareness certificate from the learning environment.

The CSRD Awareness training can be completed via our online learning environment, wherever and whenever it suits you. The e-learning course takes an average of one to two hours to complete, depending on your level of knowledge.

In our online learning environment, employers can view and export individual learner progress via a freely accessible dashboard. This provides you with an overview of the learner, course and content statistics for all courses taken within your organisation. Please ask for details during the enrolment process.