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url: "https://xcademia.com/courses/xcsrd-xcademia-esg-and-sustainability-reporting-practitioner"
title: "XCSRD: Xcademia ESG and Sustainability Reporting Practitioner "
description: "Earn XCSRD through a 4-day ESG reporting programme. CSRD, ISSB IFRS S1/S2, GRI Standards, TCFD, double materiality. UK instructor-led. Practitioner-assessed. "
publishedAt: "2026-04-20T05:53:05.363115+00:00"
updatedAt: "2026-04-28T12:27:13.825371+00:00"
type: course
code: "HSS-0085"
level: Expert
duration_days: "4"
track: "Environmental & ESG"
category: "Health, Safety & Sustainability"
credential_tier: tier1
price_gbp: "3195"
---

# XCSRD: Xcademia ESG and Sustainability Reporting Practitioner 

> The XCSRD Certification Programme is the practitioner standard for ESG and sustainability reporting professionals who implement CSRD compliance programmes, conduct double materiality assessments, produce IFRS Sustainability Disclosure Standards reports, and govern ESG data across enterprise reporting functions.   Assessed on Day 4 through a supervised double materiality assessment and ESG reporting framework design. No MCQs. Completely uncontested in UK instructor-led format.

## Overview

The Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive is mandatory for thousands of organisations operating in the EU, including UK companies with EU operations, subsidiaries, or listings on EU-regulated markets. CSRD requires double materiality assessments, assurance-ready ESG data, and disclosures aligned to the European Sustainability Reporting Standards. Simultaneously, the ISSB 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 rather than describe them. XCSRD fills this gap entirely. 

Across four instructor-led days, participants build ESG reporting practitioner capability across the complete reporting lifecycle: CSRD applicability assessment and mandatory timeline, double materiality assessment methodology per EFRAG guidance, ESRS cross-cutting and topic-specific standard application, IFRS S1 and S2 climate disclosure, GRI Standards 2021 alignment, TCFD and climate scenario analysis, Scope 1/2/3 greenhouse gas accounting, ESG data quality and assurance preparation, and ESG reporting governance. Every session applies to real reporting scenarios from listed companies and large private enterprises. 

On Day 4, participants conduct a double materiality assessment for a simulated enterprise and design an ESG reporting framework. A senior sustainability reporting practitioner assesses methodology quality and framework design. XCSRD certificate and Practitioner Assessment Report issued together.

## Prerequisites

-  Minimum 2 years in a finance, sustainability, governance, or corporate reporting role
- Basic understanding of corporate reporting and financial statements. Accounting experience is helpful but not required.
- No prior ESG reporting experience required, though basic sustainability concept familiarity helps

## What you will learn

-  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 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 and prepare for ISO 14064-3 verification 
- Build assurance-ready ESG data governance frameworks aligned to ISAE 3000 and ISAE 3410 limited assurance requirements

## Skills you will gain

- CSRD applicability and ESRS structure
- Double materiality assessment (EFRAG)
- IFRS S1 and S2 (ISSB)
- GRI Standards 2021
- TCFD and climate scenario analysis
- Scope 1/2/3 GHG accounting (GHG Protocol)
- ESG data governance and quality controls
- Supply chain sustainability (Scope 3/CSDDD)
- ESG assurance preparation (ISAE 3000/3410)
- UK SDR and anti-greenwashing
- CDP reporting methodology
- ESG governance structure design

## Career progression

- ESG Reporting Manager
- Head of Sustainability
- ESG Analyst
- Chief Sustainability Officer
- Finance Director (Sustainability)
- Non-Executive Director (Sustainability Committee)

## Framework alignment

- CSRD and ESRS
- IFRS S1 and S2 (ISSB)
- GRI Standards 2021
- TCFD
- GHG Protocol
- UK SDR
- ISO 14064
- CSDDD

## Curriculum

1. **Module 1**
2. **Module 2**

## Exam & certification

You will receive an Xcademia certificate of completion based on participation and successful completion of labs and scenario simulations.

## Delivery options

- **Live Online** — Join live instructor-led sessions from anywhere. Interactive, engaging, and flexible.
- **Onsite Training** — We come to you. Training delivered at your workplace for teams of 6 or more.
- **Venue-Based** — Classroom training at a professional venue. Ideal for focused, immersive learning.
- **Blended** — Combine online and in-person learning for maximum flexibility and impact.

## Frequently asked questions

**Who is required to comply with CSRD? **

CSRD applies from FY2024 for large public-interest entities (500 plus employees), from FY2025 for large companies (250 plus employees, 40 million EUR plus turnover, 20 million EUR plus balance sheet: meeting two of three criteria), from FY2026 for listed SMEs, and from FY2028 for non-EU companies with EU turnover above 150 million EUR. UK companies with EU subsidiaries, listings, or operations meeting these thresholds are in scope. 

**What is double materiality and why does it matter?**

Double materiality is the core methodological innovation of CSRD. It requires companies to assess both impact materiality (how the company impacts society and environment) and financial materiality (how sustainability issues impact the company financially). Traditional single materiality (investor-only focus) is insufficient for CSRD. The double materiality assessment drives which ESRS topic standards are mandatory and which are voluntary. 

**Does XCSRD cover Scope 3 emissions in detail? **

Yes. Scope 3 is covered in depth across Day 3 including all 15 categories, boundary setting and materiality decisions, activity-based vs spend-based methodology, IPCC AR6 GWP factors, SBTi FLAG requirements, and supplier engagement programme design for Scope 3 data collection. This is the most challenging element of CSRD Scope 3 disclosure and XCSRD addresses it practically. 

**Does XCSRD cover both CSRD and ISSB, and what is the difference?**

CSRD is an EU directive requiring mandatory ESG reporting using ESRS standards for large EU companies and non-EU companies with EU operations. ISSB IFRS S1/S2 is the emerging global capital markets baseline adopted in the UK, Australia, Canada, and Singapore. Both are covered in XCSRD with explicit interoperability mapping. Most practitioners serving global companies need to understand both. 

**What career paths does XCSRD support?**

ESG Reporting Manager: £55,000 to £90,000 UK. Head of Sustainability: £75,000 to £130,000. Chief Sustainability Officer: £100,000 to £180,000. ESG Analyst: £40,000 to £65,000. ESG Consultant: £600 to £1,200 per day. CSRD implementation is creating significant demand for qualified practitioners across all sectors, and XCSRD is the only practical instructor-led programme in the UK market.

## Course at a glance

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Code | HSS-0085 |
| Duration | 4 days |
| Level | Expert |
| Track | Environmental & ESG |
| Category | Health, Safety & Sustainability |
| Credential tier | tier1 |
| Price (GBP) | £3195 |

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