Durga Analytics Academy | ESG & Sustainability
ESG Reporting Certification Prep
SASB · GRI · IFRS Sustainability (ISSB)
A practitioner-led, certification-oriented program that prepares you to design and deliver ESG disclosures aligned to leading frameworks — SASB, GRI and IFRS Sustainability (ISSB) — with a strong focus on metrics, data, controls and reporting processes.
Frameworks: SASB Standards · GRI Standards · IFRS Sustainability / ISSB (e.g., IFRS S1, S2)
Format: Live Online · Case Studies · Templates · Capstone ESG Reporting Project
Program Snapshot
- • 8–10 weeks, 2 live sessions per week (2–2.5 hours each)
- • Aligned to leading ESG disclosure frameworks and investor expectations
- • Cross-functional perspective: finance, sustainability, risk, data and audit
- • Hands-on project to design an ESG disclosures pack for a sample company
Who Should Join This ESG Reporting Course?
The course is structured for professionals who need both conceptual clarity on ESG frameworks and practical skills to coordinate, compile and review ESG disclosures at an enterprise level.
Sustainability & ESG Teams
Sustainability managers, ESG leads and CSR teams responsible for non-financial reporting, materiality assessments, stakeholder engagement and sustainability strategy.
Finance, Risk & Governance
CFO and FP&A teams, risk managers, internal auditors and corporate governance professionals who must integrate ESG into mainstream reporting, controls and board packs.
Analysts & Consultants
ESG analysts, investment professionals, consultants and data specialists who analyse, benchmark or advise on ESG performance and disclosures across frameworks.
Curriculum — SASB, GRI & IFRS Sustainability in Practice
The curriculum combines a structured walkthrough of key frameworks with hands-on templates, industry case studies and a capstone reporting project. We keep a strong focus on “how-to” rather than just describing standards.
Module 1 — ESG & Sustainability Reporting Fundamentals
- What ESG is (and isn’t): environmental, social and governance dimensions
- Why ESG reporting matters: investors, regulators, customers, lenders
- Types of ESG reporting: voluntary vs mandatory, standalone vs integrated
- Landscape overview: SASB, GRI, IFRS Sustainability/ISSB, TCFD, regional regimes (high-level)
Module 2 — Materiality & Stakeholder Engagement
- Financial vs impact materiality; double materiality concepts
- Stakeholder mapping and engagement approaches
- Designing and running a materiality assessment
- From materiality results to ESG priorities and KPIs
Module 3 — SASB Standards Deep Dive
- Origins and philosophy of SASB: industry-specific, investor-focused
- Understanding SASB’s sector and industry classification
- Working with SASB metrics: E, S and G across selected industries
- Case study: applying SASB to a sample company and mapping metrics to data sources
Module 4 — GRI Standards Deep Dive
- GRI structure: Universal, Sector and Topic Standards (overview)
- GRI principles: accuracy, balance, comparability, etc.
- Mapping material topics to GRI disclosures
- Case study: building a GRI content index and cross-referencing disclosures
Module 5 — IFRS Sustainability / ISSB (e.g., IFRS S1 & S2)
- Overview of IFRS Sustainability / ISSB approach and objectives
- General sustainability-related disclosures (e.g., governance, strategy, risk, metrics & targets)
- Climate-related disclosures and linkage to TCFD-style structure
- Implications for finance and integration with financial reporting
Module 6 — ESG Data, Systems & Controls
- ESG data sources: internal systems, surveys, external data, estimates
- Data definitions, boundaries and calculation methodologies
- Designing ESG data controls, review and sign-off workflows
- Working with spreadsheets vs ESG tools, and integration with data platforms
Module 7 — Reporting, Assurance & ESG Ratings
- Structuring an ESG/sustainability report or integrated section
- Storytelling with metrics: consistency, comparability and balance
- Internal and external assurance considerations
- How ESG ratings and indices (e.g., MSCI, Sustainalytics) consume disclosures
Module 8 — Exam & Certification Preparation
- Overview of popular ESG reporting certifications and credentials (conceptual)
- Core exam domains, weightages and common question patterns
- Study plan, summary notes and memory aids across SASB, GRI, IFRS Sustainability
- Question practice and mock test with debrief
Capstone — ESG Reporting Pack for a Sample Company
In the capstone project, you will work in small groups (or individually) to design a mini ESG reporting pack:
- Select a sector and company profile (provided cases or your organisation)
- Identify material topics and map them to SASB, GRI and IFRS Sustainability disclosures
- Design a metrics and disclosures table with data sources and owners
- Draft selected narrative sections and a “board-level” summary slide
- Present to a panel for feedback on clarity, completeness and practicality
Learning Experience & Format
Live, Case-Based Sessions
Instructor-led cohorts with interactive case discussions, polls and Q&A. Recordings are shared for a limited time for revision and catch-up.
Templates & Practical Tools
Sample materiality matrices, metrics catalog templates, data collection sheets, control checklists and draft disclosure outlines (for learning purposes only).
Mentoring & Career Orientation
Guidance on ESG reporting career paths, how to position your experience, and how to work effectively with sustainability, finance, risk and audit stakeholders.
Indicative Pricing & Course Options
Fees vary by geography, cohort size and customisation. ESG-related external certifications and membership fees (if any) are not included in the course fee.
Standard Cohort
For individual participants joining a public online batch.
- 8–10 weeks, live online
- All modules + capstone
- Access to recordings & materials
Premium Plus (Small Group / 1:1)
For professionals needing deeper focus on specific sectors, ratings expectations and tailored support for external certifications or internal leadership presentations.
- Smaller cohort or 1:1
- Extra project review & feedback
- Optional 1:1 career guidance session
Corporate / Team Training
Tailored program with your sector focus, existing reports, internal controls and upcoming regulations built into examples and workshops.
- Custom agenda & timing
- Optional working sessions on your draft disclosures
- Can be aligned with board/management workshops
Disclaimer: “SASB”, “GRI”, “IFRS” and related names are trademarks of their respective organisations. This course is an independent training program designed to help participants understand and apply these frameworks. It is not affiliated with or endorsed by those organisations, and it does not include any official certification or exam voucher.
Faculty & Coaching Style
Lead Instructor — ESG Reporting Practitioner
Sustainability / ESG reporting practitioner with hands-on experience in preparing or reviewing ESG reports, working with finance, risk and assurance teams across sectors, and translating standards into practical metrics.
Teaching Approach
- Explaining standards in clear, business-oriented language
- Showing how disclosures, metrics and controls connect in real organisations
- Helping participants think like both issuers and users of ESG information
- Providing honest guidance on what matters most to investors and regulators
Get the ESG Reporting Course Brochure & Upcoming Batch Dates
Share a brief overview of your role, sector, current involvement in ESG reporting and whether you are joining as an individual or representing a company. We’ll send you the detailed syllabus, next cohort dates, and fee options, along with suggestions on suitable external ESG certifications you can pursue after the course.