Course overview and learning outcomes

In today’s fast-changing business world, knowing how to apply ESG and sustainability standards isn’t optional – it’s vital. Our six “ESRS Made Simple: Practical Training for Real-World Results” courses (GRI and CPD Certified) guide you clearly through the CSRD and ESRS landscape.

This 6-course bundle gives you the practical knowledge to meet the European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS) under the EU’s Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) – and prepares you to pass the GRI ESRS Certification Exam.

FBRH courses stand out for their practical relevance – participants gain the tools to apply their learning immediately, cutting the need for costly consultancy. By completing all six courses, you’re fully prepared to follow the GRI ESRS Certification pathway and sit the exam to become a “GRI Certified ESRS Sustainability Professional.”

Each course includes a step-by-step plan.

Classroom and Realtime remote learning options available.

This article explains the what and why.
Practical implementation is a separate step.

A globally applicable professional development that allows professionals to:

• Train with FBRH—one of the original GRI Certified Training Providers, renowned for high-impact learning, over 200 five-star endorsements, and a trusted training partner to some of the world’s largest companies.
• Build and lead CSRD-compliant ESRS reports.
• Conduct rigorous ESRS double materiality assessments grounded in GRI, OECD, UNGPs & SDG frameworks.
• Engage stakeholders systematically and meet disclosure expectations.
• Prepare robust data for external assurance.
• Align digital reporting formats for CSRD.
• Prepare with the exclusive FBRH mock exam—free for all course participants—and take the next step to pass the GRI ESRS Certification Exam and become a recognised ESRS sustainability expert.

Feeling overwhelmed? That’s normal.

Most professionals reading this are not trying to become sustainability experts.
They simply want to:

• avoid mistakes
• meet expectations
• build something they won’t have to redo next year

That’s exactly how SustainCase is designed.

If any of these sound like you, start here:

 I’m new and don’t know where to begin
 I need to report, but only proportionately
 I’m under time pressure
 I want to do this once and do it properly

How to Begin Sustainability Reporting — Safely

A short, practical orientation used by professionals before they commit time or budget.

Key facts about the GRI ESRS Professional Certification Exam

• Exam Questions: Exam candidates will have to answer 40 questions of various types in one hour.
• Exam Scoring: The passing score for the exam is 75%. Candidates have up to three attempts in total within a six-month period, with a mandatory 7-day cooling-off period between attempts.
• Certificates and recognition:  If participants complete all required courses and pass the exam, they will receive a certificate confirming their status as “GRI Certified ESRS Sustainability Professional” and a corresponding badge to include in their email signature.
• Pricing: The price of the exam is €250. Participants of the ESRS training courses through the GRI Certified Training Partners get a 25% discount on the ESRS Certification Exam fee.

The difference FBRH makes

• The FBRH ESRS Certification Mock Exam is available as a means to reinforce the knowledge participants have gained – exclusive to FBRH course participants.
• FBRH Consultants is one of few CTPs (Certified Training Partner) to offer this course with an instructor.
• Our clients include some of the world’s biggest companies.
• Exclusive templates, case studies, and an FBRH action plan that course participants can use and adapt to the needs of their organisation.

Recognition of the Credential

Some of the benefits of the certification exam and the title GRI Certified ESRS Sustainability Professional:

• You will be able to demonstrate to current and future employees/ clients that you have completed training and possess the unique skills and expertise of a GRI Certified ESRS Sustainability Professional.
• You will have the ability to address growing sustainability compliance challenges/ pressure (ESRS, due diligence, companies outside the EU that have to report according to the ESRS).
• Your name will appear on the GRI website.

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What happens next (if you want this to work):

1. Get oriented
2. Decide scope
3. Build once, not twice
4. Grow capability over time

SustainCase exists to support that journey — proportionately.

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Stakeholder Engagement for ESRS Reporting: 

Build trust. Enhance impact. Align with ESRS confidently.

Navigating the CSRD and ESRS can feel daunting—but stakeholder engagement doesn’t have to. This FBRH-certified course simplifies what’s essential: how to engage with stakeholders in a way that drives credible, transparent sustainability reporting.

In just a few hours, you’ll learn:

• Why stakeholder engagement is a cornerstone of ESRS compliance
• How to structure and document stakeholder input effectively
• How to use feedback to shape materiality and strategy
• Whether you’re new to the CSRD or enhancing existing practices, this hands-on course is built for professionals who need clarity and results.
Designed around practical application—not theory
Aligned with EU regulatory expectations and GRI-certified best practices Delivered by experts in double materiality and sustainability assurance

Join FBRH and leave with tools you can use—immediately. Make stakeholder engagement your strategic advantage.

Stakeholder Engagement for ESRS Reporting course target audience:
This Stakeholder Engagement for ESRS Reporting course is suitable for newcomers to ESRS sustainability reporting and for anyone interested in deepening their understanding of the ESRS and best practices for stakeholder engagement.

Stakeholder Engagement for ESRS Reporting learning outcomes:
By the end of this Stakeholder Engagement for ESRS Reporting course, you will be able to:

• Articulate the significance of stakeholder engagement in sustainability reporting, including its role in the materiality assessment
• Identify the essential elements of a successful stakeholder engagement strategy
• Explain the reporting requirements of the ESRS in regard to stakeholder engagement
• Utilize insights from case studies to facilitate successful stakeholder engagement

This article explains the what and why.
Practical implementation is a separate step.

What participants are saying

“I started this journey with very little knowledge or idea of how to tackle our company reporting. Having completed the courses, I feel well equipped to take on the challenge. The fact that Simon is available for follow-up questions and advice is an added bonus!”
Anna Cook – CERN HSE Communications

Why choose this program?

As ESRS becomes the new norm under EU law, companies must adopt structured, transparent, and independently assured Sustainability Reporting. The course empowers you to:

• Train with FBRH—one of the original GRI Certified Training Providers, renowned for high-impact learning, over 200 five-star endorsements, and a trusted training partner to some of the world’s largest companies.
• Build and lead CSRD-compliant ESRS reports.
• Conduct rigorous ESRS double materiality assessments grounded in GRI, OECD, UNGPs & SDG frameworks.
• Engage stakeholders systematically and meet disclosure expectations.
• Prepare robust data for external assurance.
• Align digital reporting formats for CSRD.
• Prepare with the exclusive FBRH mock exam—free for all course participants—and take the next step to pass the GRI ESRS Certification Exam and become a recognised ESRS sustainability expert.

Feeling overwhelmed? That’s normal.

Most professionals reading this are not trying to become sustainability experts.
They simply want to:

• avoid mistakes
• meet expectations
• build something they won’t have to redo next year

That’s exactly how SustainCase is designed.

If any of these sound like you, start here:

 I’m new and don’t know where to begin
 I need to report, but only proportionately
 I’m under time pressure
 I want to do this once and do it properly

How to Begin Sustainability Reporting — Safely

A short, practical orientation used by professionals before they commit time or budget.

The complete course bundle

Six GRI Certified Courses Delivered by Expert Trainers

• Introduction to the CSRD and Reporting with the ESRS
  Learn the structure of the CSRD and ESRS, and how to plan your reporting process.
• Stakeholder Engagement for ESRS Reporting
  Master techniques to identify, prioritise, and engage stakeholders effectively.
• Double Materiality Assessment under the ESRS
  Conduct impact and financial materiality assessments aligned with regulatory expectations.
• How to Collect and Report Material Information under the ESRS
  Learn systems and tools for capturing relevant, verifiable sustainability data.
• Preparing for External Assurance for ESRS Reporting
  Understand assurance standards, evidence requirements, and how to reduce audit risk.
• Digital Reporting under the CSRD
  Explore digital tagging, ESEF/HTML formats, and how to prepare machine-readable reports.

Outcomes you can expect

• GRI Certified ESRS Pathway Completion
  Gain certificates from GRI and CPD. Full preparation for the GRI ESRS Certification Exam.
• Immediate Practical Skills
  Receive templates, case studies, and an FBRH action plan to implement what you learn.
• Professional Recognition
  Become a GRI Certified ESRS Sustainability Professional—your name listed on the GRI website.

Learning formats

Classroom Delivery: London School of Economics (3 Days)
Remote Learning: Live via Zoom (3 Days)

Includes group exercises, breakout sessions, expert feedback, and live Q&A.

Course fees

Full Bundle Price:

£2400* (Classroom Delivery: London School of Economics)
£1300* (Remote Learning)

Includes all six certified courses, free mock exam access, templates, and course completion certificates.

*VAT where applicable

VAT applies to UK participants and all participants taking the UK based classroom course. Group discounts available.

Expert trainer: Simon Pitsillides

• MBA (Oxford Brookes University)
• University of Cambridge business courses: “Sustainable Finance”, “Sustainable Supply Chain Management”
• GRI Nominated Trainer
• Institute of Sustainability and Environmental Professionals (ISEP) Trainer
• Fellow of Institute of Sustainability and Environmental Professionals (ISEP)
• Fellow of Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM)
• Member of the Chartered Institute of Journalism (CIoJ)
• 200+ Course Reviews ★★★★★
• Practical, clear, implementation-driven instruction
• Editor: www.sustaincase.com

Free mock exam

All participants receive exclusive access to the FBRH GRI ESRS Certification Mock Exam—test your readiness and reinforce your learning.

Register Now

What happens next (if you want this to work):

1. Get oriented
2. Decide scope
3. Build once, not twice
4. Grow capability over time

SustainCase exists to support that journey — proportionately.

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Introduction to the CSRD and Reporting with the ESRS overview: 

Start smart. Understand the why, what, and how of ESRS reporting.

Feeling behind in preparing for your first ESRS report? Or just starting your journey into EU sustainability reporting? This FBRH-designed course is the perfect launchpad.

Get a clear, practical overview of what the CSRD and ESRS really mean for your organisation. Learn how to go from confusion to confidence—with step-by-step guidance and a real-world case study from a company already on the path.

In this introductory course, you’ll:

• Understand the CSRD’s role in shaping sustainability reporting across Europe
• Master the structure and logic behind the ESRS
• Learn how to organise your first reporting cycle with confidence
• Gain practical tips from real-life ESRS preparation stories

Who is it for?

Perfect for professionals new to ESRS or anyone needing a solid, structured overview of Europe’s new sustainability reporting landscape—sustainability teams, compliance officers, project managers, and consultants alike.
Straightforward breakdown of complex standards
Real-world insights from companies already reporting
Practical tools for launching your ESRS reporting process

At FBRH, we don’t just explain—we prepare you to act.
Join us to make your first step into CSRD and ESRS a strong one.

This article explains the what and why.
Practical implementation is a separate step.

What participants are saying

“I started this journey with very little knowledge or idea of how to tackle our company reporting. Having completed the courses, I feel well equipped to take on the challenge. The fact that Simon is available for follow-up questions and advice is an added bonus!”
Anna Cook – CERN HSE Communications

Why choose this program?

As ESRS becomes the new norm under EU law, companies must adopt structured, transparent, and independently assured Sustainability Reporting. The course empowers you to:

• Train with FBRH—one of the original GRI Certified Training Providers, renowned for high-impact learning, over 200 five-star endorsements, and a trusted training partner to some of the world’s largest companies.
• Build and lead CSRD-compliant ESRS reports.
• Conduct rigorous ESRS double materiality assessments grounded in GRI, OECD, UNGPs & SDG frameworks.
• Engage stakeholders systematically and meet disclosure expectations.
• Prepare robust data for external assurance.
• Align digital reporting formats for CSRD.
• Prepare with the exclusive FBRH mock exam—free for all course participants—and take the next step to pass the GRI ESRS Certification Exam and become a recognised ESRS sustainability expert.

Feeling overwhelmed? That’s normal.

Most professionals reading this are not trying to become sustainability experts.
They simply want to:

• avoid mistakes
• meet expectations
• build something they won’t have to redo next year

That’s exactly how SustainCase is designed.

If any of these sound like you, start here:

 I’m new and don’t know where to begin
 I need to report, but only proportionately
 I’m under time pressure
 I want to do this once and do it properly

How to Begin Sustainability Reporting — Safely

A short, practical orientation used by professionals before they commit time or budget.

The complete course bundle

Six GRI Certified Courses Delivered by Expert Trainers

• Introduction to the CSRD and Reporting with the ESRS
  Learn the structure of the CSRD and ESRS, and how to plan your reporting process.
• Stakeholder Engagement for ESRS Reporting
  Master techniques to identify, prioritise, and engage stakeholders effectively.
• Double Materiality Assessment under the ESRS
  Conduct impact and financial materiality assessments aligned with regulatory expectations.
• How to Collect and Report Material Information under the ESRS
  Learn systems and tools for capturing relevant, verifiable sustainability data.
• Preparing for External Assurance for ESRS Reporting
  Understand assurance standards, evidence requirements, and how to reduce audit risk.
• Digital Reporting under the CSRD
  Explore digital tagging, ESEF/HTML formats, and how to prepare machine-readable reports.

Outcomes you can expect

• GRI Certified Pathway Completion
  Gain certificates from GRI and CPD. Full preparation for the GRI ESRS Certification Exam.
• Immediate Practical Skills
  Receive templates, case studies, and an FBRH action plan to implement what you learn.
• Professional Recognition
  Become a GRI Certified ESRS Sustainability Professional—your name listed on the GRI website.

Learning formats

Classroom Delivery: London School of Economics (3 Days)
Remote Learning: Live via Zoom (3 Days)

Includes group exercises, breakout sessions, expert feedback, and live Q&A.

Course fees

Full Bundle Price:

£2400* (Classroom Delivery: London School of Economics)
£1300* (Remote Learning)

Includes all six certified courses, free mock exam access, templates, and course completion certificates.

*VAT where applicable

VAT applies to UK participants and all participants taking the UK based classroom course. Group discounts available.

Expert trainer: Simon Pitsillides

• MBA (Oxford Brookes University)
• University of Cambridge business courses: “Sustainable Finance”, “Sustainable Supply Chain Management”
• GRI Nominated Trainer
• Institute of Sustainability and Environmental Professionals (ISEP) Trainer
• Fellow of Institute of Sustainability and Environmental Professionals (ISEP)
• Fellow of Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM)
• Member of the Chartered Institute of Journalism (CIoJ)
• 200+ Course Reviews ★★★★★
• Practical, clear, implementation-driven instruction
• Editor: www.sustaincase.com

Free mock exam

All participants receive exclusive access to the FBRH GRI ESRS Certification Mock Exam—test your readiness and reinforce your learning.

Register Now

What happens next (if you want this to work):

1. Get oriented
2. Decide scope
3. Build once, not twice
4. Grow capability over time

SustainCase exists to support that journey — proportionately.

The post Introduction to the CSRD and Reporting with the ESRS appeared first on SustainCase - Sustainability Magazine.

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Double Materiality Assessment under the ESRS overview: 

Cut through double materiality complexity. Deliver credible, ESRS-aligned disclosures.

Struggling to turn regulatory theory into clear, actionable reporting? This course gives you a step-by-step method to perform a Double Materiality Assessment that meets CSRD and ESRS requirements—without the overwhelm.

At FBRH, we simplify the essential. In this practical, expert-led course, you’ll learn how to conduct a defensible materiality assessment that stands up to external assurance and drives strategic reporting decisions.

In this course, you’ll:
Grasp the core concept of double materiality under ESRS
• Learn the key steps for executing your assessment
• Discover how to use stakeholder input and value chain data effectively
• Apply insights through real-world case studies

Who should attend?
Ideal for professionals new to ESRS or preparing for CSRD compliance—especially sustainability leads, consultants, and assurance providers who need to turn regulation into reliable practice.
Practical, hands-on approach using tested frameworks
Built around ESRS requirements, GRI guidance, and real-world application
Designed to get you audit-ready—fast

FBRH gives you the tools to do it right.
Join us and complete your first—or next—Double Materiality Assessment with confidence.

This article explains the what and why.
Practical implementation is a separate step.

What participants are saying

“I started this journey with very little knowledge or idea of how to tackle our company reporting. Having completed the courses, I feel well equipped to take on the challenge. The fact that Simon is available for follow-up questions and advice is an added bonus!”
Anna Cook – CERN HSE Communications

Why choose this program?

As ESRS becomes the new norm under EU law, companies must adopt structured, transparent, and independently assured Sustainability Reporting. The course empowers you to:

• Train with FBRH—one of the original GRI Certified Training Providers, renowned for high-impact learning, over 200 five-star endorsements, and a trusted training partner to some of the world’s largest companies.
• Build and lead CSRD-compliant ESRS reports.
• Conduct rigorous ESRS double materiality assessments grounded in GRI, OECD, UNGPs & SDG frameworks.
• Engage stakeholders systematically and meet disclosure expectations.
• Prepare robust data for external assurance.
• Align digital reporting formats for CSRD.
• Prepare with the exclusive FBRH mock exam—free for all course participants—and take the next step to pass the GRI ESRS Certification Exam and become a recognised ESRS sustainability expert.

Feeling overwhelmed? That’s normal.

Most professionals reading this are not trying to become sustainability experts.
They simply want to:

• avoid mistakes
• meet expectations
• build something they won’t have to redo next year

That’s exactly how SustainCase is designed.

If any of these sound like you, start here:

 I’m new and don’t know where to begin
 I need to report, but only proportionately
 I’m under time pressure
 I want to do this once and do it properly

How to Begin Sustainability Reporting — Safely

A short, practical orientation used by professionals before they commit time or budget.

The complete course bundle

Six GRI Certified Courses Delivered by Expert Trainers

• Introduction to the CSRD and Reporting with the ESRS
  Learn the structure of the CSRD and ESRS, and how to plan your reporting process.
• Stakeholder Engagement for ESRS Reporting
  Master techniques to identify, prioritise, and engage stakeholders effectively.
• Double Materiality Assessment under the ESRS
  Conduct impact and financial materiality assessments aligned with regulatory expectations.
• How to Collect and Report Material Information under the ESRS
  Learn systems and tools for capturing relevant, verifiable sustainability data.
• Preparing for External Assurance for ESRS Reporting
  Understand assurance standards, evidence requirements, and how to reduce audit risk.
• Digital Reporting under the CSRD
  Explore digital tagging, ESEF/HTML formats, and how to prepare machine-readable reports.

Outcomes you can expect

• GRI Certified Pathway Completion
  Gain certificates from GRI and CPD. Full preparation for the GRI ESRS Certification Exam.
• Immediate Practical Skills
  Receive templates, case studies, and an FBRH action plan to implement what you learn.
• Professional Recognition
  Become a GRI Certified ESRS Sustainability Professional—your name listed on the GRI website.

Learning formats

Classroom Delivery: London School of Economics (3 Days)
Remote Learning: Live via Zoom (3 Days)

Includes group exercises, breakout sessions, expert feedback, and live Q&A.

Course fees

Full Bundle Price:

£2400* (Classroom Delivery: London School of Economics)
£1300* (Remote Learning)

Includes all six certified courses, free mock exam access, templates, and course completion certificates.

*VAT where applicable

VAT applies to UK participants and all participants taking the UK based classroom course. Group discounts available.

Expert trainer: Simon Pitsillides

• MBA (Oxford Brookes University)
• University of Cambridge business courses: “Sustainable Finance”, “Sustainable Supply Chain Management”
• GRI Nominated Trainer
• Institute of Sustainability and Environmental Professionals (ISEP) Trainer
• Fellow of Institute of Sustainability and Environmental Professionals (ISEP)
• Fellow of Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM)
• Member of the Chartered Institute of Journalism (CIoJ)
• 200+ Course Reviews ★★★★★
• Practical, clear, implementation-driven instruction
• Editor: www.sustaincase.com

Free mock exam

All participants receive exclusive access to the FBRH GRI ESRS Certification Mock Exam—test your readiness and reinforce your learning.

Register Now

What happens next (if you want this to work):

1. Get oriented
2. Decide scope
3. Build once, not twice
4. Grow capability over time

SustainCase exists to support that journey — proportionately.

The post Double Materiality Assessment under the ESRS appeared first on SustainCase - Sustainability Magazine.

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How to Collect and Report Material Information Under the ESRS overview: 

From data chaos to clarity—learn how to report what truly matters.

Collecting the right sustainability data isn’t just about ticking boxes. It’s about telling a clear, accurate story that meets ESRS requirements—and withstands scrutiny. This hands-on FBRH course gives you the tools to do exactly that.

Get to grips with the data collection process, ESRS general disclosures, and how to handle material topics—all with a focus on practical application. Whether you’re leading reporting or supporting data owners across the organization, this course will give you a structured, actionable approach.

In this course, you’ll learn to:
• Identify essential activities for collecting reliable sustainability data
• Understand the full scope of ESRS general disclosure requirements Navigate reporting obligations for material sustainability topics
• Pinpoint specific data points required by ESRS (and linked EU legislation)
• Know when and how information may be justifiably omitted

Who should take this course?
Tailored for sustainability professionals, data owners, consultants, and anyone supporting ESRS reporting—from ESG teams to internal auditors.
Practical frameworks and checklists
Covers data expectations from ESRS and related EU law
Guidance on aligning reporting with materiality findings

With FBRH, you’ll report with purpose—and precision.
Join us to master the nuts and bolts of credible ESRS reporting.

This article explains the what and why.
Practical implementation is a separate step.

What participants are saying

“I started this journey with very little knowledge or idea of how to tackle our company reporting. Having completed the courses, I feel well equipped to take on the challenge. The fact that Simon is available for follow-up questions and advice is an added bonus!”
Anna Cook – CERN HSE Communications

Why choose this program?

As ESRS becomes the new norm under EU law, companies must adopt structured, transparent, and independently assured Sustainability Reporting. The course empowers you to:

• Train with FBRH—one of the original GRI Certified Training Providers, renowned for high-impact learning, over 200 five-star endorsements, and a trusted training partner to some of the world’s largest companies.
• Build and lead CSRD-compliant ESRS reports.
• Conduct rigorous ESRS double materiality assessments grounded in GRI, OECD, UNGPs & SDG frameworks.
• Engage stakeholders systematically and meet disclosure expectations.
• Prepare robust data for external assurance.
• Align digital reporting formats for CSRD.
• Prepare with the exclusive FBRH mock exam—free for all course participants—and take the next step to pass the GRI ESRS Certification Exam and become a recognised ESRS sustainability expert.

Feeling overwhelmed? That’s normal.

Most professionals reading this are not trying to become sustainability experts.
They simply want to:

• avoid mistakes
• meet expectations
• build something they won’t have to redo next year

That’s exactly how SustainCase is designed.

If any of these sound like you, start here:

 I’m new and don’t know where to begin
 I need to report, but only proportionately
 I’m under time pressure
 I want to do this once and do it properly

How to Begin Sustainability Reporting — Safely

A short, practical orientation used by professionals before they commit time or budget.

The complete course bundle

Six GRI Certified Courses Delivered by Expert Trainers

• Introduction to the CSRD and Reporting with the ESRS
  Learn the structure of the CSRD and ESRS, and how to plan your reporting process.
• Stakeholder Engagement for ESRS Reporting
  Master techniques to identify, prioritise, and engage stakeholders effectively.
• Double Materiality Assessment under the ESRS
  Conduct impact and financial materiality assessments aligned with regulatory expectations.
• How to Collect and Report Material Information under the ESRS
  Learn systems and tools for capturing relevant, verifiable sustainability data.
• Preparing for External Assurance for ESRS Reporting
  Understand assurance standards, evidence requirements, and how to reduce audit risk.
• Digital Reporting under the CSRD
  Explore digital tagging, ESEF/HTML formats, and how to prepare machine-readable reports.

Outcomes you can expect

• GRI Certified Pathway Completion
  Gain certificates from GRI and CPD. Full preparation for the GRI ESRS Certification Exam.
• Immediate Practical Skills
  Receive templates, case studies, and an FBRH action plan to implement what you learn.
• Professional Recognition
  Become a GRI Certified ESRS Sustainability Professional—your name listed on the GRI website.

Learning formats

Classroom Delivery: London School of Economics (3 Days)
Remote Learning: Live via Zoom (3 Days)

Includes group exercises, breakout sessions, expert feedback, and live Q&A.

Course fees

Full Bundle Price:

£2400* (Classroom Delivery: London School of Economics)
£1300* (Remote Learning)

Includes all six certified courses, free mock exam access, templates, and course completion certificates.

*VAT where applicable

VAT applies to UK participants and all participants taking the UK based classroom course. Group discounts available.

Expert trainer: Simon Pitsillides

• MBA (Oxford Brookes University)
• University of Cambridge business courses: “Sustainable Finance”, “Sustainable Supply Chain Management”
• GRI Nominated Trainer
• Institute of Sustainability and Environmental Professionals (ISEP) Trainer
• Fellow of Institute of Sustainability and Environmental Professionals (ISEP)
• Fellow of Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM)
• Member of the Chartered Institute of Journalism (CIoJ)
• 200+ Course Reviews ★★★★★
• Practical, clear, implementation-driven instruction
• Editor: www.sustaincase.com

Free mock exam

All participants receive exclusive access to the FBRH GRI ESRS Certification Mock Exam—test your readiness and reinforce your learning.

Register Now

What happens next (if you want this to work):

1. Get oriented
2. Decide scope
3. Build once, not twice
4. Grow capability over time

SustainCase exists to support that journey — proportionately.

The post How to Collect and Report Material Information Under the ESRS appeared first on SustainCase - Sustainability Magazine.

Register Now

Preparing for External Assurance for ESRS Reporting overview: 

Be assurance-ready. Build trust, avoid surprises, and meet CSRD expectations.

External assurance is no longer optional—it’s becoming central to credible sustainability reporting under the CSRD. But what does assurance actually involve, and how can you ensure your organization is prepared?

This focused FBRH course demystifies the external assurance process, with practical steps to align your reporting systems, timelines, and documentation with what auditors—and regulators—expect.

You’ll learn to:
• Understand the purpose, value, and growing momentum behind external assurance
• Navigate the assurance process: from timing and costs to the shift from limited to reasonable assurance
• Identify the most widely used assurance standards (e.g., ISAE 3000, AA1000AS)
• Understand how CSRD requirements influence assurance obligations—and how national variations may impact you Structure your internal systems and controls for a smoother, audit-ready reporting process

Who should take this course?
Perfect for sustainability managers, compliance officers, reporting leads, and consultants involved in ESRS or CSRD reporting—and anyone supporting audit readiness.
Based on GRI’s leading assurance guidance
Step-by-step roadmap to prepare internal teams and systems
Addresses both current compliance and future-proofing for reasonable assurance

At FBRH, we equip you not just to comply—but to earn trust.
Join us and be confident your sustainability report is ready for independent assurance.

This article explains the what and why.
Practical implementation is a separate step.

What participants are saying

“I started this journey with very little knowledge or idea of how to tackle our company reporting. Having completed the courses, I feel well equipped to take on the challenge. The fact that Simon is available for follow-up questions and advice is an added bonus!”
Anna Cook – CERN HSE Communications

Why choose this program?

As ESRS becomes the new norm under EU law, companies must adopt structured, transparent, and independently assured Sustainability Reporting. The course empowers you to:

• Train with FBRH—one of the original GRI Certified Training Providers, renowned for high-impact learning, over 200 five-star endorsements, and a trusted training partner to some of the world’s largest companies.
• Build and lead CSRD-compliant ESRS reports.
• Conduct rigorous ESRS double materiality assessments grounded in GRI, OECD, UNGPs & SDG frameworks.
• Engage stakeholders systematically and meet disclosure expectations.
• Prepare robust data for external assurance.
• Align digital reporting formats for CSRD.
• Prepare with the exclusive FBRH mock exam—free for all course participants—and take the next step to pass the GRI ESRS Certification Exam and become a recognised ESRS sustainability expert.

Feeling overwhelmed? That’s normal.

Most professionals reading this are not trying to become sustainability experts.
They simply want to:

• avoid mistakes
• meet expectations
• build something they won’t have to redo next year

That’s exactly how SustainCase is designed.

If any of these sound like you, start here:

 I’m new and don’t know where to begin
 I need to report, but only proportionately
 I’m under time pressure
 I want to do this once and do it properly

How to Begin Sustainability Reporting — Safely

A short, practical orientation used by professionals before they commit time or budget.

The complete course bundle

Six GRI Certified Courses Delivered by Expert Trainers

• Introduction to the CSRD and Reporting with the ESRS
  Learn the structure of the CSRD and ESRS, and how to plan your reporting process.
• Stakeholder Engagement for ESRS Reporting
  Master techniques to identify, prioritise, and engage stakeholders effectively.
• Double Materiality Assessment under the ESRS
  Conduct impact and financial materiality assessments aligned with regulatory expectations.
• How to Collect and Report Material Information under the ESRS
  Learn systems and tools for capturing relevant, verifiable sustainability data.
• Preparing for External Assurance for ESRS Reporting
  Understand assurance standards, evidence requirements, and how to reduce audit risk.
• Digital Reporting under the CSRD
  Explore digital tagging, ESEF/HTML formats, and how to prepare machine-readable reports.

Outcomes you can expect

• GRI Certified Pathway Completion
  Gain certificates from GRI and CPD. Full preparation for the GRI ESRS Certification Exam.
• Immediate Practical Skills
  Receive templates, case studies, and an FBRH action plan to implement what you learn.
• Professional Recognition
  Become a GRI Certified ESRS Sustainability Professional—your name listed on the GRI website.

Learning formats

Classroom Delivery: London School of Economics (3 Days)
Remote Learning: Live via Zoom (3 Days)

Includes group exercises, breakout sessions, expert feedback, and live Q&A.

Course fees

Full Bundle Price:

£2400* (Classroom Delivery: London School of Economics)
£1300* (Remote Learning)

Includes all six certified courses, free mock exam access, templates, and course completion certificates.

*VAT where applicable

VAT applies to UK participants and all participants taking the UK based classroom course. Group discounts available.

Expert trainer: Simon Pitsillides

• MBA (Oxford Brookes University)
• University of Cambridge business courses: “Sustainable Finance”, “Sustainable Supply Chain Management”
• GRI Nominated Trainer
• Institute of Sustainability and Environmental Professionals (ISEP) Trainer
• Fellow of Institute of Sustainability and Environmental Professionals (ISEP)
• Fellow of Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM)
• Member of the Chartered Institute of Journalism (CIoJ)
• 200+ Course Reviews ★★★★★
• Practical, clear, implementation-driven instruction
• Editor: www.sustaincase.com

Free mock exam

All participants receive exclusive access to the FBRH GRI ESRS Certification Mock Exam—test your readiness and reinforce your learning.

Register Now

What happens next (if you want this to work):

1. Get oriented
2. Decide scope
3. Build once, not twice
4. Grow capability over time

SustainCase exists to support that journey — proportionately.

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Digital Reporting under the CSRD overview: 

Make sense of XBRL, tagging, and the digital future of sustainability reporting.

Feeling lost in a sea of acronyms like XBRL, iXBRL, and taxonomy? You’re not alone. This FBRH-designed course demystifies digital reporting under the CSRD and ESRS—turning complexity into competence.

Whether you’re new to digital disclosures or already reporting under sustainability frameworks, this course gives you practical skills to meet the EU’s digitization mandate with confidence.

In this course, you’ll:
• Understand why digital reporting is a game-changer for transparency and comparability
• Break down the CSRD’s digital reporting obligations
• Learn to navigate the ESRS XBRL Taxonomy and tag sustainability data correctly
• Discover how to publish your report digitally in compliance with EU rules
• Prepare for what’s next in digital sustainability reporting

Who should take this course?
Ideal for beginners, consultants, internal ESG teams, and assurance providers looking to understand the new digital landscape of CSRD compliance.
No prior technical experience needed
Practical guidance on tagging, taxonomy, and publication
Designed to get you CSRD-digital-ready—quickly

At FBRH, we simplify the future—starting with your next digital report.
Join us and step into digital reporting with confidence.

This article explains the what and why.
Practical implementation is a separate step.

What participants are saying

“I started this journey with very little knowledge or idea of how to tackle our company reporting. Having completed the courses, I feel well equipped to take on the challenge. The fact that Simon is available for follow-up questions and advice is an added bonus!”
Anna Cook – CERN HSE Communications

Why choose this program?

As ESRS becomes the new norm under EU law, companies must adopt structured, transparent, and independently assured Sustainability Reporting. The course empowers you to:

• Train with FBRH—one of the original GRI Certified Training Providers, renowned for high-impact learning, over 200 five-star endorsements, and a trusted training partner to some of the world’s largest companies.
• Build and lead CSRD-compliant ESRS reports.
• Conduct rigorous ESRS double materiality assessments grounded in GRI, OECD, UNGPs & SDG frameworks.
• Engage stakeholders systematically and meet disclosure expectations.
• Prepare robust data for external assurance.
• Align digital reporting formats for CSRD.
• Prepare with the exclusive FBRH mock exam—free for all course participants—and take the next step to pass the GRI ESRS Certification Exam and become a recognised ESRS sustainability expert.

Feeling overwhelmed? That’s normal.

Most professionals reading this are not trying to become sustainability experts.
They simply want to:

• avoid mistakes
• meet expectations
• build something they won’t have to redo next year

That’s exactly how SustainCase is designed.

If any of these sound like you, start here:

 I’m new and don’t know where to begin
 I need to report, but only proportionately
 I’m under time pressure
 I want to do this once and do it properly

How to Begin Sustainability Reporting — Safely

A short, practical orientation used by professionals before they commit time or budget.

The complete course bundle

Six GRI Certified Courses Delivered by Expert Trainers

• Introduction to the CSRD and Reporting with the ESRS
  Learn the structure of the CSRD and ESRS, and how to plan your reporting process.
• Stakeholder Engagement for ESRS Reporting
  Master techniques to identify, prioritise, and engage stakeholders effectively.
• Double Materiality Assessment under the ESRS
  Conduct impact and financial materiality assessments aligned with regulatory expectations.
• How to Collect and Report Material Information under the ESRS
  Learn systems and tools for capturing relevant, verifiable sustainability data.
• Preparing for External Assurance for ESRS Reporting
  Understand assurance standards, evidence requirements, and how to reduce audit risk.
• Digital Reporting under the CSRD
  Explore digital tagging, ESEF/HTML formats, and how to prepare machine-readable reports.

Outcomes you can expect

• GRI Certified Pathway Completion
  Gain certificates from GRI and CPD. Full preparation for the GRI ESRS Certification Exam.
• Immediate Practical Skills
  Receive templates, case studies, and an FBRH action plan to implement what you learn.
• Professional Recognition
  Become a GRI Certified ESRS Sustainability Professional—your name listed on the GRI website.

Learning formats

Classroom Delivery: London School of Economics (3 Days)
Remote Learning: Live via Zoom (3 Days)

Includes group exercises, breakout sessions, expert feedback, and live Q&A.

Course fees

Full Bundle Price:

£2400* (Classroom Delivery: London School of Economics)
£1300* (Remote Learning)

Includes all six certified courses, free mock exam access, templates, and course completion certificates.

*VAT where applicable

VAT applies to UK participants and all participants taking the UK based classroom course. Group discounts available.

Expert trainer: Simon Pitsillides

• MBA (Oxford Brookes University)
• University of Cambridge business courses: “Sustainable Finance”, “Sustainable Supply Chain Management”
• GRI Nominated Trainer
• Institute of Sustainability and Environmental Professionals (ISEP) Trainer
• Fellow of Institute of Sustainability and Environmental Professionals (ISEP)
• Fellow of Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM)
• Member of the Chartered Institute of Journalism (CIoJ)
• 200+ Course Reviews ★★★★★
• Practical, clear, implementation-driven instruction
• Editor: www.sustaincase.com

Free mock exam

All participants receive exclusive access to the FBRH GRI ESRS Certification Mock Exam—test your readiness and reinforce your learning.

Register Now

What happens next (if you want this to work):

1. Get oriented
2. Decide scope
3. Build once, not twice
4. Grow capability over time

SustainCase exists to support that journey — proportionately.

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The learning you gain

This course introduces participants to sustainability reporting practice and to key concepts of the GRI sustainability reporting Standards such as the reporting principles, impact, stakeholder engagement, material topics. Course attendees will become familiar with sustainability challenges, understand what sustainable development is and the benefits of reporting.

After attending the course participants will be able to:

• List the key elements of a sustainability report and the value and benefits of reporting
• Explain the structure, features and key concepts of the GRI Standards
• Define sustainability through a holistic, structured, multi-dimensional approach
• Describe sustainability challenges and demonstrate how reporting contributes to sustainable development

Questions to ask yourself when choosing a preparation programme – GRI Academy or a CTP-Certified Training Partner:

• Does the CTP have experience? What other clients have they worked with?
• Are there testimonials or reviews available?
• Is there an instructor for you to ask questions?
• After the course, are you equipped with resources you can implement right away?

The FBRH Difference

• Pre-Course Preparation: Our pre-course preparation questionnaire helps us understand your specific needs
• Post-Course Info Pack: After the course you will receive a valuable post-course information pack
• Exclusive templates, exclusive case studies that you can adopt and adapt to your organisation’s needs
• You will be able, immediately, to prepare your sustainability action plan

Why FBRH

• After successfully completing the course you will receive GRI, CPD and ISEP completion certificates
• FBRH Consultants has 24 years of experience
• Attendees’ reviews provide key insights regarding the course’s high quality
• FBRH’s clients include some of the world’s biggest companies

78% of the world’s 250 largest companies report in accordance with the GRI Standards

SustainCase was primarily created to demonstrate, through case studies, the importance of dealing with a company’s most important impacts in a structured way, with use of the GRI Standards. To show how today’s best-run companies are achieving economic, social and environmental success – and how you can too.

Research by well-recognised institutions is clearly proving that responsible companies can look to the future with optimism.

7 GRI sustainability disclosures get you started

Any size business can start taking sustainability action

GRI, ISEP, CPD Certified Sustainability courses (2-5 days): Live Online or Classroom  (venue: London School of Economics)

• Exclusive FBRH template to begin reporting from day one
• Identify your most important impacts on the Environment, Economy and People
• Formulate in group exercises your plan for action. Begin taking solid, focused, all-round sustainability action ASAP. 
• Benchmarking methodology to set you on a path of continuous improvement

See upcoming training dates.

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Sustainability has been a hot topic over the past decade, not least due to the urgent need to strengthen climate resilience. When it comes to sustainability reporting, disclosures, organisations, and metrics, there are a lot of acronyms, from ESG to GRI to COP. They may provide frameworks and guidelines, help set goals, and assess how businesses may be affected by things like climate change or impact the environment and society.

For companies that are just beginning to engage in sustainability reporting, it can be discouraging. Hence, here’s a list of commonly used acronyms and terminologies, what they stand for and mean.

1. ESG: Environmental, Social, Governance
These are criteria or categories for people to evaluate an organisation’s performance, impacts and how far advanced they are with sustainable development. Environmental factors may include greenhouse gas emissions, waste management and energy efficiency, social factors may refer to underpaid labour, workplace health and safety and the protection of human rights, while governance factors might relate to stakeholder engagement, transparency and anti-corruption.

2. SDGs: Sustainable Development Goals
The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) were adopted by the United Nations in 2015 as a universal call to action to end poverty, protect the planet, and ensure that by 2030 all people enjoy peace and prosperity. The 17 SDGs are integrated, recognising that action in one area will affect outcomes in others. Some of the 17 goals include gender equality, quality education, climate action, zero hunger, affordable and clean energy.

This article explains the what and why.
Practical implementation is a separate step.

3. GRI: Global Reporting Initiative
GRI is an independent, international non-profit organisation that helps businesses and organisations worldwide account for their impacts by providing them with the tools to communicate those impacts. The GRI Standards are the world’s most widely used sustainability reporting standards, adopted by 73% of the largest 250 global companies and by 68% of a wider sample of 5,800 businesses around the globe.

4. ISSB: International Sustainability Standards Board
On 3 November 2021, the IFRS (International Financial Reporting Standards) Foundation Trustees announced the creation of a new standard-setting board, the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB). The ISSB’s aim is to deliver a comprehensive global baseline of sustainability-related disclosure standards that provide international investors and other capital market participants with quality, reliable information about companies’ sustainability-related risks and opportunities (climate and other ESG matters), to help them make informed decisions.

Feeling overwhelmed? That’s normal.

Most professionals reading this are not trying to become sustainability experts.
They simply want to:

• avoid mistakes
• meet expectations
• build something they won’t have to redo next year

That’s exactly how SustainCase is designed.

If any of these sound like you, start here:

 I’m new and don’t know where to begin
 I need to report, but only proportionately
 I’m under time pressure
 I want to do this once and do it properly

How to Begin Sustainability Reporting — Safely

A short, practical orientation used by professionals before they commit time or budget.

5. COP: Conference of the Parties
For almost three decades, the UN has been bringing together almost every country on the planet for global climate summits, so as to find ways to reduce greenhouse gas emissions globally in an equitable way and fight climate change. This annual meeting is also called the COP. The latest COP summit, referred to as COP27 as it was the 27th UN climate change conference, took place in November 2022, in Egypt.

6. ESRS: European Sustainability Reporting Standards
The European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS) are widely regarded as a key step towards holding all large EU companies accountable for their sustainability impacts. Under the EU’s Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD), the ESRS will apply to almost 8,000 EU & non EU businesses from 2024.

7. Circular Economy
A circular economy is an alternative to a traditional linear economy that involves sharing, leasing, reusing, repairing, refurbishing and recycling existing materials and products as long as possible, thus reducing pressure on the environment. This helps to drive greater resource productivity, creating a more competitive economy and addressing resource scarcity.

What happens next (if you want this to work):

1. Get oriented
2. Decide scope
3. Build once, not twice
4. Grow capability over time

SustainCase exists to support that journey — proportionately.

78% of the world’s 250 largest companies report in accordance with the GRI Standards

SustainCase was primarily created to demonstrate, through case studies, the importance of dealing with a company’s most important impacts in a structured way, with use of the GRI Standards. To show how today’s best-run companies are achieving economic, social and environmental success – and how you can too.

Research by well-recognised institutions is clearly proving that responsible companies can look to the future with optimism.

7 GRI sustainability disclosures get you started

Any size business can start taking sustainability action

GRI, ISEP, CPD Certified Sustainability courses (2-5 days): Live Online or Classroom  (venue: London School of Economics)

• Exclusive FBRH template to begin reporting from day one
• Identify your most important impacts on the Environment, Economy and People
• Formulate in group exercises your plan for action. Begin taking solid, focused, all-round sustainability action ASAP. 
• Benchmarking methodology to set you on a path of continuous improvement

See upcoming training dates.

This article is based on published information by Insider, IFRS and Aventis Learning Group. For the sake of readability, we did not use brackets or ellipses. However, we made sure that the extra or missing words did not change the publication’s meaning. If you would like to quote these written sources from the original please revert to the following links:

https://www.businessinsider.com/companies-need-to-understand-confusing-acronyms-of-esg-and-sustainability-2022-7

https://www.ifrs.org/groups/international-sustainability-standards-board/

https://aventislearning.com/top-8-most-used-sustainability-acronyms/

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They are a robust, always updated framework and, most importantly, have a principled approach to taking sustainability action that just makes business sense. GRI framework outcomes can help you form a holistic business strategy that can focus on creating/ delivering value to the business, stakeholders and the planet.

Simon Pitsillides (Editor, SustainCase)

Rating agencies and indices rely on GRI reports for detailed, standardised, and comparable data on companies’ sustainability practices. With 78% of the world’s largest companies utilising GRI, this aids in making more informed assessments and ratings.

Solid, focused sustainability action requires the GRI Standards as the umbrella all-encompassing sustainability reporting framework. Other frameworks can be plugged in when they are assessed and deemed to add further value to business, stakeholders, and the planet.

78% of the world’s 250 largest companies report in accordance with the GRI Standards

SustainCase was primarily created to demonstrate, through case studies, the importance of dealing with a company’s most important impacts in a structured way, with use of the GRI Standards. To show how today’s best-run companies are achieving economic, social and environmental success – and how you can too.

Research by well-recognised institutions is clearly proving that responsible companies can look to the future with optimism.

7 GRI sustainability disclosures get you started

Any size business can start taking sustainability action

GRI, ISEP, CPD Certified Sustainability courses (2-5 days): Live Online or Classroom  (venue: London School of Economics)

• Exclusive FBRH template to begin reporting from day one
• Identify your most important impacts on the Environment, Economy and People
• Formulate in group exercises your plan for action. Begin taking solid, focused, all-round sustainability action ASAP. 
• Benchmarking methodology to set you on a path of continuous improvement

See upcoming training dates.

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