The Deep Dive into the Gap Analysis for CSRD course, offered by Greenomy Academy, is an advanced-level online program crafted to empower professionals with the expertise required for effective CSRD (Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive) reporting. The course focuses on enabling participants to conduct comprehensive gap analyses and assess organizational data readiness for CSRD compliance. It is ideally suited for sustainability officers, ESG reporting professionals, and corporate strategists seeking advanced, practical tools for aligning with the latest EU sustainability mandates. The course is accessible free of charge, making it widely available for global learners aiming to elevate their skills in regulatory reporting and sustainable business management.

Core Content

The curriculum guides learners through the essential steps of conducting a rigorous gap analysis, following the completion of a Double Materiality Assessment (DMA). Participants systematically explore how to identify discrepancies between their existing ESG data ecosystem and CSRD requirements, understand the breadth of required disclosures, and navigate the process of evaluating data quality and availability. The course also addresses common obstacles—such as internal data integration, stakeholder coordination, and evolving regulatory expectations—while providing actionable solutions for each. Emphasis is placed on applying the Capital Institute’s 8 Principles of Regenerative Vitality and using leading digital tools (including Greenomy’s own platform) to streamline the assessment process and translate findings into a targeted organizational action plan.

Key Skills

Learners develop advanced competencies in gap analysis methodology, data readiness assessment, and cross-departmental stakeholder engagement. The course empowers participants to critically evaluate their organization’s current sustainability reporting, identify data gaps, and develop clear, actionable strategies that align with CSRD, ESRS, and broader EU standards. Skills in documenting, prioritizing, and bridging reporting gaps are coupled with capacities for ongoing monitoring and improvement, ensuring long-term adaptability and compliance in a rapidly shifting regulatory landscape. The ability to communicate findings and mobilize internal teams around sustainability reporting is a key outcome of the program.

Target Learners

This course is tailored for professionals responsible for ESG reporting, sustainability management, and regulatory compliance, including sustainability managers, ESG officers, compliance professionals, and consultants. It is particularly valuable for those aiming to go beyond baseline sustainable finance concepts and implement sophisticated, future-forward reporting practices. Organizations preparing for upcoming CSRD requirements or seeking to build robust internal reporting infrastructure will find the training particularly relevant and practical.

Learning Format

Deep Dive into the Gap Analysis for CSRD is delivered entirely online, featuring on-demand video lectures, step-by-step guides, real-world case studies, and interactive quizzes. The course blends expert-led instruction with practical exercises that draw upon current regulatory standards and digital platforms for data management. Participants engage in group discussions and can access additional resources and community support to reinforce understanding. With a flexible, self-paced structure, learners can tailor their engagement to individual schedules, and upon completion, receive a certificate demonstrating proven skills in gap analysis and CSRD readiness.

Additional Benefits

Graduates of the course emerge equipped to drive organizational change and compliance, strengthening their ability to support or lead the transition to comprehensive, transparent sustainability reporting in line with the latest EU requirements. The program not only enhances participants’ technical proficiency but also connects them to Greenomy’s community of global learners and sustainability leaders. Skills acquired are recognized as increasingly vital in ESG, compliance, and corporate sustainability roles across industries. Access to advanced methodology and digital tools ensures learners are positioned at the forefront of sustainable business practices and reporting excellence.

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