4-Day Instructor-Led Programme
The XCSRD Certification Programme is the practitioner standard for ESG and sustainability reporting professionals who implement Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) compliance programmes, produce IFRS Sustainability Disclosure Standards reports, and govern ESG data across enterprise reporting functions. Assessed on Day 4 through a supervised CSRD materiality assessment and ESG report framework design — no MCQs, no exam, uncontested in the UK instructor-led market.
Duration
4 Days
Price
$3,995
The Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) is mandatory for thousands of organisations operating in the EU — including UK companies with EU operations or listing on EU-regulated markets. CSRD requires double materiality assessments, assurance-ready ESG data, and disclosures aligned to the European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS). Simultaneously, the ISSB's IFRS S1 and S2 standards are becoming the global baseline for sustainability disclosure in capital markets. Almost no training provider offers a practical programme that teaches professionals how to implement these requirements — not just describe them. XCSRD fills that gap completely.
Across four instructor-led days, participants build ESG reporting practitioner capability across the complete reporting lifecycle: CSRD applicability assessment and timeline, double materiality assessment methodology (impact materiality + financial materiality), ESRS implementation, IFRS S1/S2 climate disclosure, GRI Standards application, TCFD and climate scenario analysis, Scope 1/2/3 emissions accounting, ESG data quality and assurance, and building sustainable reporting governance structures. Every session applies to real reporting scenarios from listed companies, large private enterprises, and supply chain sustainability obligations.
On Day 4, participants conduct a double materiality assessment for a simulated enterprise and design an ESG reporting framework aligned to CSRD and ISSB standards. A senior sustainability reporting practitioner assesses methodology quality and framework design. XCSRD certificate and Practitioner Assessment Report issued. Aligned with CSRD/ESRS, IFRS S1/S2, GRI Standards 2021, TCFD, CDP, UK SDR, SEC Climate Rules, and ISO 14064 for GHG accounting.
Hands-on double materiality assessment exercises, ESRS disclosure mapping, Scope 1/2/3 emissions calculation methodology, TCFD scenario analysis, and ESG reporting framework design on Day 4.
Mentor-led sessions examining real CSRD implementation challenges, ESRS materiality assessment case studies, ISSB adoption timelines across key markets, and how assurance-ready ESG data is built from operational data sources.
Design and implement CSRD-compliant ESG reporting programmes including double materiality assessments, ESRS-aligned disclosures, and assurance-ready ESG data governance.
Assess organisational applicability to CSRD and develop a CSRD implementation roadmap aligned to the mandatory reporting timeline
Conduct double materiality assessments following EFRAG guidance including stakeholder engagement, IRO identification, and materiality threshold documentation
Design ESRS-aligned disclosure frameworks covering all applicable topic standards and cross-cutting requirements
Apply IFRS S1 and S2 to produce climate-related financial disclosures including climate scenario analysis and transition plan requirements
Calculate and govern Scope 1, 2, and 3 greenhouse gas inventories aligned to GHG Protocol Corporate Standard and prepare for ISO 14064-3 verification
Build assurance-ready ESG data governance frameworks aligned to ISAE 3000/3410 limited assurance requirements
Minimum 2 years in a finance, sustainability, governance, or corporate reporting role
Basic understanding of corporate reporting and financial statements — accounting experience helpful but not required
Interest in sustainability and ESG — no prior ESG reporting experience required, though familiarity with basic sustainability concepts helps
Organized by professional domains with comprehensive coverage
Master these in-demand skills through hands-on practice
A clear view of the roles this programme supports, what typically comes next, and where learners progress over time
Choose the learning format that works best for you and your team
Instructor-Led Training
Join live instructor-led sessions from anywhere. Interactive, engaging, and flexible.
Price per person
Group enrolments and early planning options available.
All prices are exclusive of VAT where applicable. Group enrolments and custom packages available on request.
Not everyone learns best in a group. If you want focused guidance, faster clarity, and confidence you can use on the job, our 1-to-1 Fast-Track Training gives you private, mentor-led support tailored to your experience and goals.
"Many learners choose 1-to-1 when they want understanding, not memorisation."
Credential
On successful completion of Xcademia ESG & Sustainability Reporting Practitioner, learners receive an Xcademia Certificate of Completion. This standalone certificate is issued directly by Xcademia and recognised by employers across the UK defence and security sector.
Everything you need to know about the certification exams
You will receive an Xcademia certificate of completion based on participation and successful completion of labs and scenario simulations.
Everything you need to know about this course
CSRD applies from FY2024 for large public-interest entities (500+ employees), from FY2025 for large companies (250+ employees/€40m+ turnover/€20m+ balance sheet — two of three criteria), and from FY2026 for listed SMEs. Non-EU companies with EU turnover above €150m must also report from FY2028. UK companies with EU subsidiaries, listings, or operations are likely in scope — XCSRD helps determine this and plan accordingly.
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