Compile the Course That Reflects Your Unique Needs

Effective and 100% Customized Sustainability Reporting Training for Corporate Leaders

London Reporting Academy is an award-winning training and consultancy organization specialising in sustainability reporting and disclosures. We proud ourselves in having developed effective sustainability strategies and advanced reporting techniques for our clients in the US, Europe, Asia and the Middle East. With a strong focus on practical application and strategic integration, LRA empowers professionals and organisations with the expertise to drive meaningful change within their companies and for their clients.

In particular, all training programmes have a deep focus on modern business practices, real-world experience and direct applicability of knowledge. The programmes include a flexible interplay of global and local aspects, a high-quality academic background, and the absolute possibility to acquire all knowledge online. This approach allows LRA to provide delegates with the most applied knowledge driven by the current competency map for today's sustainability and ESG professionals in a convenient and most accessible way.

Our vision of the training programme that works best for you

Customized delivery process

Guiding you toward Achieving your Sustainability Goals

Selected key training topics & reporting standards

Selected ESG reporting standards, frameworks, and requirements

Participants profiles

Our Vision of the Training Programme that Works Best for you

Practical, In-Depth Expertise

Our training programme is designed to immerse your team in advanced ESG reporting strategies, built on the latest industry insights and years of daily, successful consulting practice. We offer hands-on expertise that directly addresses your current challenges and seamlessly translates into real-world applications and actionable outcomes.

Personalized Content Delivery

Our training program is built around the most cutting-edge knowledge in ESG reporting and is fully tailored to your specific needs. The entire program is designed to adjust according to your expectations and requirements. Moreover, we adapt and expand the content on the go, incorporating real-time feedback and emerging requests from participants to ensure it remains relevant and impactful.

Globally Recognized Certifications

As a globally licensed provider, we offer you the opportunity to enhance your ESG credentials with a certified course on GRI Standards, recognized worldwide. This certification is available at a special rate through our partnership with the GRI organization. Additionally, you can integrate our certified programs into your corporate trainings, allowing your team to earn internationally recognized certifications directly from the London Reporting Academy, further elevating your organization's expertise in ESG reporting and disclosure.

Personalized Content Delivery

Our programmes facilitate meaningful internal discussions but also empowers your team to spark collaboration, innovation, and alignment on sustainability goals across the entire organization. Our trainers bring deep cross-functional expertise and speak a common language across different functions, enabling seamless integration of various departments into a cohesive, results-driven unit. This holistic approach ensures the effective implementation of best practices, while fostering improved communication and a shared understanding across departments. As a result, your company will benefit from practical, impactful outcomes that align with your sustainability goals.

Confidentiality and Tailored Guidance

Our training goes beyond open discussions, offering a secure environment where even the most sensitive and confidential aspects of your ESG disclosure can be addressed with confidence. Guided by experienced trainers, your team will receive direct, personalized advice that is tailored to your company’s specific challenges, ensuring that no critical detail is overlooked. This approach not only helps you navigate complex ESG issues but also builds trust and clarity within your organization, enabling you to make informed, strategic decisions with confidence.

Adaptive Learning Pace

We understand that every team has unique needs, which is why our programme allows you to adjust the pace - whether speeding up, slowing down, or intensifying focus - based on your team's progress and priorities. We also offer the flexibility to determine the duration and intensity of the training, ensuring it fits seamlessly into your schedule and maximizes effectiveness.

Сustomized Delivery Process

Phase 1

We Get to Know You

Understanding your unique ESG challenges.

Phase 2

We Train You

Empowering your team with tailored ESG expertise.

Phase 3

We Support Your Success

Guiding you toward achieving your sustainability goals.

Guiding you toward Achieving Your
Sustainability Goals

At the core of our approach is a commitment to creating customized corporate programs that are deeply aligned with your specific goals and challenges. We believe that effective training begins with a thorough understanding of where your organization currently stands and where it aims to go. Our process starts with a comprehensive discovery phase, ensuring that every aspect of our program is tailored to your unique needs.

Phase 1

Discovery and Analysis

Our programs start with an in-depth discovery and analysis phase, where we assess the current state of your sustainability reporting practices. This is not a one-size-fits-all approach. Instead, we dive deep into your company's existing reporting and disclosure, conducting a thorough analysis of your latest reports, if available, while also evaluating your overall reporting and disclosure systems. This assessment highlights the strengths of your current disclosures and pinpoints areas that require improvement. The insights we gather during this phase shape the curriculum for a subsequent training session aimed at equipping your team with the necessary skills to address all identified areas.

We facilitate a pre-training workshop that includes pre-work, analysis, and a strategic meeting with your decision-makers and future participants in the training. This workshop is a collaborative effort that involves:

ESG Disclosure System Evaluation:

We begin by thoroughly evaluating your company’s entire ESG disclosure system. This involves a detailed assessment of the regulatory environment in which your organization operates, ensuring that your disclosures are aligned with industry standards and legal requirements. Our review focuses on your current reporting framework, evaluating its effectiveness in meeting the expectations of key stakeholders, including investors, regulators, and internal teams. By identifying gaps in your system, we provide actionable recommendations to enhance transparency and ensure compliance with evolving ESG regulations. These insights directly inform the development of your tailored training program, ensuring that all content is relevant to your company's expectations.

Detailed Analysis of Your
Sustainability Report:

Should a sustainability report already be in place, our experts will thoroughly review it to evaluate the quality of your disclosures. This analysis identifies areas for improvement and informs the creation of a curriculum tailored to address your specific challenges. If no report is available, we will assess your current practices and help establish a strong foundation for future sustainability reporting. This analysis not only identifies areas for improvement but also informs the creation of a curriculum that directly addresses your specific challenges.

Comprehensive ESG Data Analysis:

We delve deeply into your organization’s data collection and management systems to gain a clear understanding of the data that can be relied upon for your ESG reporting. This involves a thorough examination of the processes you use to gather, track, and verify data across various departments, ensuring we identify both the strengths and areas for improvement in your current system.

Our goal is to determine which data can be effectively leveraged for reporting and how this data can be aligned with the most suitable ESG frameworks. By pinpointing the data sources and their reliability, we are able to offer precise recommendations that enhance your reporting accuracy and transparency. Additionally, this analysis enables us to provide strategic advice on audit practices, verification processes, and the overall structuring of your disclosure approach.

All insights gained from this detailed analysis will be seamlessly integrated into our training program, ensuring that your team is equipped with the knowledge and skills needed to optimize your ESG reporting and disclosure processes. This holistic approach guarantees that the training is directly relevant to your unique challenges and objectives, driving meaningful improvements in your sustainability practices.

Professionally Crafted Customized Questionnaires:

We develop exclusive, professionally crafted questionnaires that thoroughly capture insights into your company’s background, priorities, and strategic focus areas. These customized tools serve as a crucial foundation for shaping training elements that are perfectly aligned with your reporting needs. This ensures that our program resonates deeply with your specific ESG reporting challenges, laying a strong groundwork for impactful and effective education.

Collaborative Strategy Session:

Following the analysis and data collection, we hold discussions with your decision-makers to align our recommendations with your strategic objectives. Together, we develop a curriculum specifically designed to address your needs and elevate your ESG reporting capabilities.

Using the analysis from Phase 1, we design a training curriculum that directly responds to the identified needs and gaps in your sustainability reporting processes. Each module is crafted to ensure that the content is both relevant and immediately applicable to your organization's context.

By combining rigorous analysis with personalized content creation, our corporate programs ensure that your team receives exactly the training it needs to achieve excellence in sustainability reporting.

Phase 2

Comprehensive Bespoke Sustainability Reporting Training

In Phase 2, our focus shifts to delivering a highly customized training program that directly targets your company’s unique ESG reporting challenges and objectives. We offer flexible learning models to ensure that the program fits seamlessly into your company’s operations. Whether you prefer fully online training, on-site sessions at your office, immersive workshops at our Canary Wharf office, or a hybrid approach combining multiple formats, we tailor the delivery to your needs. Key components of Phase 2 include:

Interactive Training Sessions:

Our training sessions are designed to be highly interactive, combining theoretical knowledge with practical application. Through case studies, real-world examples, and hands-on exercises, your team will gain the skills and confidence needed to implement best practices in ESG reporting.

Expert-Led Workshops:

Led by experienced trainers with deep expertise in sustainability and ESG disclosure, these workshops provide in-depth guidance and personalized support. Trainers facilitate discussions on industry standards, regulatory requirements, and emerging trends, ensuring your team is equipped with the latest knowledge.

Adaptable Learning Modules:

Expert-Led Workshops:

To maximize the impact of the training, we offer flexibility in the delivery of content. The program can be adjusted in real-time based on participant feedback, allowing for deeper exploration of topics that are most relevant to your team.

Focus on Practical Outcomes:

The goal of Phase 2 is to ensure that your team can confidently apply what they've learned to improve your ESG reporting and disclosure practices. We emphasize actionable takeaways that will have an immediate impact on your reporting processes.

This phase culminates in equipping your team with the tools, knowledge, and confidence to elevate your company’s ESG reporting, ensuring alignment with industry standards and enhancing overall transparency.

Training Duration:

Considerations:

The duration of our ESG reporting training is carefully tailored to your organization’s unique needs. We consider several factors, including the depth of content required, the specific goals of your team, and the existing level of ESG knowledge within your organization. Whether you need a concise overview or an in-depth exploration, we structure the program to ensure maximum effectiveness.

Flexible Formats:

Our training can range from focused 2-3 hour sessions addressing specific topics to comprehensive 3-4 month programs that cover ESG reporting in full detail.

Delivery Options:

Whether you prefer fully online training, on-site sessions at your office, immersive workshops at our Canary Wharf office, or a hybrid approach, we adapt the format to best suit your needs.

Custom Scheduling:

We offer flexible scheduling options to fit your team’s availability, ensuring that the training is not only effective but also convenient for your organization.

Phase 3

Post-Training Support

Our commitment to your success doesn’t end when the training is over. We provide ongoing support to ensure your team continues to excel in ESG reporting and disclosure. This includes:

Check-ins and Follow-up Consultations:

We offer periodic check-ins to address any new challenges, provide further guidance, and help refine your ESG strategies as they evolve.

Updates on Emerging ESG Trends and Regulations:

We keep you informed on the latest trends, regulatory changes, and reporting standards, ensuring that your practices remain compliant and ahead of the curve.

Access to a Network of Experts:

Stay connected with our community of ESG professionals for insights, advice, and best practices as new developments arise in the field.

On-Demand Resources and Tools:

Access exclusive resources, templates, and tools designed to support your ongoing ESG efforts and enhance your reporting capabilities.

This continued partnership ensures that your organization maintains momentum and continues to improve its ESG reporting practices, adapting to new challenges and opportunities as they arise.

Selected Key Training Topics &
Reporting Standards

Explore a comprehensive range of key ESG reporting topics that form the foundation of our corporate training programs. Each topic is carefully selected to ensure your team gains practical knowledge and actionable insights that align with your organization's specific needs. Our training covers everything from global standards like ISSB-IFRS, GRI, and TCFD to industry-specific guidelines and regional requirements such as CSRD/ESRS and UAE ESG regulations. By working closely with your organization, we tailor the curriculum to focus on the most relevant topics, ensuring your team is fully equipped to navigate the complexities of ESG reporting with confidence and clarity.

These topics form the backbone of our training curriculum, providing a solid foundation for your customized learning journey. Based on the insights gathered during Phase 1, we further refine and tailor the topics to meet your organization’s unique needs, ensuring that your team receives the most relevant and impactful training possible.

TOPIC 1:

Introduction to ESG Reporting

TOPIC 2:

Global Reporting Standards

TOPIC 3:

Regional ESG Requirements

TOPIC 4:

Sector-Specific ESG Guidelines

TOPIC 5:

Conducting Materiality (Including Double Materiality) Assessments

TOPIC 6:

Stakeholder Engagement in Reporting

TOPIC 7:

Conducting Materiality (Including Double Materiality) Assessments

TOPIC 8:

Aligning Corporate Reports with Multiple Global Standards

TOPIC 9:

Social Impact Reporting

TOPIC 10:

ESG and Climate Risk Disclosure

TOPIC 11:

Greenhouse Gas Accounting and Disclosure

TOPIC 12:

Incorporating ESG Rating Requirements

TOPIC 13:

Accountability and Verifiability in Reports

TOPIC 14:

ESG Reporting Strategy Development

TOPIC 15:

Structuring Sustainability Reports and Content Development

TOPIC 16:

ESG Data Collection Best Practices

TOPIC 17:

Future Trends in Sustainability Reporting

Each of these topics is designed to provide practical knowledge and actionable insights, ensuring your team is fully equipped to lead your organization's ESG initiatives with confidence and clarity.
These are just sample topics that provide a general overview of the key areas covered in our programs. However, we understand that your organization's needs are unique, and we will develop customized topics specifically tailored to your goals. Additionally, you are welcome to suggest your own topics, which we can incorporate into the training within the framework of the standards and requirements listed below.

Selected ESG Reporting Standards, Frameworks, and Requirements

Discover an extensive selection of crucial ESG reporting standards and frameworks that serve as the foundation of our corporate training programs. Our expertise spans international reporting standards, sector-specific guidelines, and the latest regulatory requirements, ensuring your team gains a comprehensive understanding of the evolving ESG landscape. We customize each program based on your organization's specific goals, integrating key expectations from frameworks like ISSB-IFRS, GRI, and TCFD, as well as regional standards such as the CSRD/ESRS and UAE ESG guidelines. With insights gathered during our initial assessment, we tailor the curriculum to provide the most relevant and impactful training experience, empowering your team to meet the demands of modern ESG reporting and compliance.

International Reporting Standards and Frameworks

ISSB-IFRS S1 & S2

Global Reporting Initiative (GRI)

Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB)

Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD)

International Integrated Reporting Council (IIRC)

UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

Global Compact Communication on Progress (COP)

Social Accountability International (SA8000)

UN Guiding Principles  Reporting Framework  (UNGP Reporting Framework)

European Reporting Standards and ESG Requirements

European Sustainability Reporting Standards (CSRD/ESRS)

EU Taxonomy Regulation

Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR)

EU Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDD)

Sectoral Reporting Standards and Guidance

PIECA Oil and Gas Industry Guidance on Voluntary Sustainability Reporting

American Petroleum Institute (API) Sustainability Reporting Guidance

International Council on Mining and Metals (ICMM) Sustainability Framework

Global Tailings Review Standard

Equator Principles

Principles for Responsible Banking (PRB)

Sustainable Agriculture Initiative Platform

Global Real Estate Sustainability Benchmark (GRESB)

Airlines for America (A4A) Environmental and Sustainability Reporting

Disclosure towards requirements of the leading ESG Rating Agencies

S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment (CSA)

Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP)

MSCI ESG Ratings

Sustainalytics ESG Risk Ratings

ISS ESG Ratings

Vigeo Eiris (Moody’s)

Bloomberg ESG Disclosure Scores

Fitch Ratings ESG Relevance Scores

Refinitiv ESG Scores

EcoVadis Sustainability Ratings

Airlines for America (A4A) Environmental and Sustainability Reporting

Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Initiative (PSCI) Principles

Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) Criteria

Stock Exchanges with ESG Disclosure Requirements:

London Stock Exchange (LSE)

Euronext

New York Stock Exchange (NYSE)

Nasdaq

Dubai Financial Market (DFM)

Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX)

Hong Kong Stock Exchange (HKEX)

Singapore Exchange (SGX)

Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE)

Tokyo Stock Exchange (TSE)

Modern Slavery Reporting Standards and Requirements:

Shanghai Stock Exchange (SSE) and Shenzhen Stock Exchange (SZSE)

Australian Securities Exchange (ASX)

UK Modern Slavery Act (2015)

Australia's Modern Slavery Act (2018)

California Transparency in Supply Chains Act (2010)

Regions We Operate:

We have extensive experience in developing and delivering training programs tailored to meet the local ESG reporting requirements of various regions. Our expertise spans key jurisdictions including the UK, EU, US, Middle East, Central and South Asia, and Central Africa. Each program is carefully designed to align with the specific sustainability regulatory and compliance demands of these regions, ensuring that your team is equipped to navigate both global and regional ESG challenges effectively.

Participants Profiles

We recommend assembling a team of up to 12 participants from a range of key roles across your organization. These roles are divided into two categories based on their level of involvement in ESG and sustainability reporting:

Heavily Involved in ESG and Sustainability Reporting:

Corporate Sustainability
Environmental Management
Corporate Governance
Investor Relations
Compliance and Regulatory Affairs
Risk Management
Financial Reporting
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)
Human Resources
Operations Management
Supply Chain Management
Marketing and Communications

Functions Less Involved in ESG and Sustainability Reporting:

IT and Data Management
Product Development
Sales
Customer Service
Legal Department
Facilities Management
Procurement
Research and Development
Logistics
Administrative Support

This diverse team composition ensures a holistic approach, where both directly and indirectly involved functions collaborate to enhance your organization's overall ESG strategy and reporting capabilities.

Our programs can be optimized for various leadership levels, from department managers to top executives and board members, ensuring that every layer of your organization is aligned and empowered to drive sustainability forward.

For all inquiries about the course, bespoke trainings, and group bookings, please feel free to reach out to us at:

By email:

lra@reporting.academy

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