Sustainablility Reporting Masterclass

The Sustainability Reporting Masterclass is designed for professionals navigating the complexity of today’s multi-framework sustainability reporting landscape. With regulatory expectations rising and stakeholders demanding greater transparency, companies must align their disclosures with leading standards — including IFRS Sustainability, GRI Standards, and the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD).

This interactive masterclass offers clear, hands-on guidance on how to develop, compare, and integrate these frameworks into one cohesive ESG reporting process. Drawing from real-world examples and delivered by expert facilitators, this course empowers sustainability, finance, and communication professionals to deliver credible, compliant, and strategically aligned ESG reports.

What You Will Learn:

Introduction to Sustainability Reporting

Why sustainability matters to corporate strategy and decision-makingWho is looking for your sustainability informationHow transparency drives credibilityHow to choose the right standards and frameworks

• Why sustainability matters to corporate strategy and decision-making
• Who is looking for your sustainability information
• How transparency drives credibility
• How to choose the right standards and frameworks

Understanding and Comparing Three Major Reporting Standards

IFRS Sustainability Disclosure Standards: Investor-focused financial materialityGlobal Reporting Initiative (GRI): Broad stakeholder transparency and impact materialityCorporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD): EU regulatory compliance and double materiality

• IFRS Sustainability Disclosure Standards: Investor-focused financial materiality
• Global Reporting Initiative (GRI): Broad stakeholder transparency and impact materiality
• Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD): EU regulatory compliance and double materiality

Building the Organization’s Reporting Capacity

How companies handle multi-standard reportingUnderstanding best practice through company examplesAvoiding common pitfallsRole of Assurance and Verification

• How companies handle multi-standard reporting
• Understanding best practice through company examples
• Avoiding common pitfalls
• Role of Assurance and Verification

Developing the sustainability reporting process

By the end of this session, you'll have a comprehensive understanding of these three important sustainability reporting standards, gain practical insights from industry leaders, and build confidence to structure reports that meet regulatory requirements while adding strategic value to your organization.

Why This Course Helps Your Sustainability Career

If you’re working in sustainability, finance, legal, compliance, or corporate communications, this course will give you the clarity and confidence to lead ESG reporting in your organization. You'll walk away with:

• A firm grasp of the differences and synergies between GRI, IFRS, and CSRD
• Knowledge of how to structure, govern, and execute ESG reporting processes
• Insights into how top companies are navigating reporting complexity
• A recognized certificate that builds your ESG credentials
• Access to the Impact Maker Community for ongoing support

What Participants say

"Clear, comprehensive, and highly relevant. This masterclass gave me a real understanding of how to align GRI, IFRS, and CSRD in one report."

— Maria L., ESG Manager, Healthcare Sector

Course Details:

• Delivery Method: Zoom or other tools
• Duration: 10 Hours (2 half days)

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Who should attend this masterclass?

This course is ideal for sustainability professionals, ESG consultants, finance and compliance teams, communications specialists, and business leaders involved in sustainability reporting and disclosure.

What reporting standards will be covered?

The masterclass covers three major frameworks in depth:

• IFRS Sustainability Disclosure Standards
• GRI Standards
• Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD)

Do I need prior experience in ESG reporting?

No prior reporting experience is required. The course is designed for both beginners and experienced professionals looking to deepen their understanding or align with new standards.

Is the course live or self-paced?

The ESG Reporting Masterclass is delivered as a live, interactive course via Zoom over two half-day sessions (10 hours total).

Will I receive a certificate?

Yes. Participants will receive an Impact Maker Certificate of Completion, recognizing their learning in multi-standard ESG reporting.

Are group registrations available?

Yes. Discounts are available for groups of 3 or more. Custom sessions for teams and organizations are also available on request.

What materials will I receive?

Participants get access to all slides, templates, case examples, comparison guides, and a downloadable ESG reporting toolkit.

Why This Masterclass Helps Your ESG Expert Career?

The ESG Reporting Masterclass is a high-impact course designed for professionals navigating today’s evolving sustainability disclosure landscape. With growing demands from investors, regulators, and other stakeholders, ESG leaders must deliver transparent, credible, and strategic disclosures across multiple frameworks — including IFRS Sustainability Disclosure Standards, GRI Standards, and the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD).

In this course, you’ll gain a deep understanding of the key ESG frameworks, how they differ, and how to align them in practice. You’ll learn the difference between financial materiality, impact materiality, and double materiality, and how these concepts influence reporting under CSRD, GRI, and IFRS. You'll also explore how to build reporting capacity, structure effective ESG processes, and prepare for assurance and verification.

The course includes practical examples, comparison tools, and guidance from industry experts. It’s ideal for sustainability managers, finance and compliance professionals, consultants, and anyone looking to future-proof their ESG knowledge.

Whether you're pursuing a career in ESG, contributing to your company’s CSRD compliance, or aligning with global sustainability standards, this course will equip you with the tools, insights, and confidence to lead ESG reporting in 2025 and beyond.