ESG Reporting & Management

ESG Reporting & Management, offered by Goethe Business School (GBS), is an executive education course designed to help professionals understand the evolving sustainability reporting landscape and its implications for corporate strategy and decision-making. The programme focuses on mandatory ESG disclosure requirements, sustainability reporting frameworks, and how organisations can use sustainability information to improve transparency, governance, and managerial decisions. 

Core Content

The course explores the regulatory and practical aspects of ESG reporting, with a particular focus on the European sustainability reporting environment. Learners examine key frameworks and regulations including the European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS) and the EU Taxonomy Regulation, while developing an understanding of sustainability disclosures, reporting requirements, ESG data points, key performance indicators (KPIs), and the connection between reporting practices and corporate strategy. The programme also examines how sustainability reports reflect organisational sustainability priorities and performance. 

Key Skills

Participants will develop the ability to navigate sustainability reporting requirements, interpret ESG disclosures, identify relevant sustainability KPIs, and assess the quality and relevance of corporate sustainability reports. The course builds skills in ESG reporting, ESRS implementation, EU sustainability regulations, sustainability data analysis, corporate disclosure practices, ESG governance, and integrating sustainability information into management decisions.

Target Learners

This course is designed for professionals involved in sustainability reporting, ESG management, corporate strategy, finance, compliance, and sustainability-related decision-making. It is particularly relevant for sustainability managers, reporting specialists, consultants, investors, corporate leaders, finance professionals, and professionals working with ESG data, regulatory compliance, and sustainability transformation within organisations. 

Learning Format

The programme is delivered through an executive education format combining academic insights with practical applications. Participants engage with sustainability reporting frameworks, regulatory requirements, corporate reporting examples, and management implications of ESG disclosures. The course is structured to help professionals understand both the technical requirements of sustainability reporting and how reporting outcomes influence organisational strategy and decision-making. 

Additional Benefits

The course provides practical knowledge for professionals navigating the increasing expectations around sustainability transparency and regulatory reporting. By focusing on European reporting developments, ESRS requirements, and the strategic value of ESG information, the programme helps participants understand how sustainability reporting can move beyond compliance and support better organisational decision-making. 

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