Why CSRD & ESG Reporting Became Non-Optional The EU Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) is not a “nice-to-have” sustainability trend. It is a regulatory reset that moves sustainability information into the same world as financial reporting: structured, auditable, comparable and decision-grade. For companies that sell into Europe, the most important reality is the supply-chain domino effect. Even if your organization is not directly in scope today, EU customers are already asking
It is designed for SMEs exporting to the EU, suppliers in EU value chains, and corporate teams in sustainability, finance, EHS, quality, procurement and compliance. It also fits consultants, auditors and career switchers building CSRD/ESRS and VSME capability.
No. The course starts from fundamentals and builds step-by-step. Spreadsheet comfort is helpful, but no advanced background is required.
Yes. Double Materiality is taught as a workflow with stakeholder engagement logic and an Excel-style scoring matrix approach so you can replicate it in real company settings.
Yes. You will learn how scopes map to activities, how to collect carbon data inputs, and how ESRS E1 connects targets, transition elements, risks and opportunities.
Yes. The course explains when to use VSME, how its modules work and how to structure an SME-ready disclosure pack that supports supplier questionnaires.
No. This is an independent educational program created by IIENSTITU. It is not affiliated with EU institutions or regulators. For binding compliance decisions, follow official publications and professional advice.
The program is 10 hours and delivered as 15 focused video lessons designed for working professionals.
No. There is no mandatory homework or project. The course focuses on practical workflows and examples inside the lessons.
You must pass the final assessment with at least 70/100. After successful completion, you receive the EU-approved IIENSTITU certificate.
Yes. The course is designed to be update-friendly, with short update lessons added when important guidance, thresholds or expectations change.
