Updated for 2025 requirements

CSRD Compliance
Made Simple

The Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive affects 50,000+ EU companies. Get clarity on deadlines, requirements, and the best tools for compliance.

50,000+
Companies affected
€2-5B
Compliance market size
12
ESRS Standards
2025
First reports due

When Do You Need to Report?

CSRD is being phased in gradually. Find your deadline based on company size.

2025
Large public companies (>500 employees)
First reports due January 2025
NOW
2026
Large companies (>250 employees, >€40M revenue)
2027
Listed SMEs (optional delay until 2028)
2028
Non-EU companies with €150M+ EU revenue

Key Requirements

What you need to know about CSRD compliance.

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Double Materiality

Assess both how sustainability issues affect your company AND how your company impacts people and environment.

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ESRS Standards

12 European Sustainability Reporting Standards covering Environment, Social, and Governance topics.

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Digital Tagging

Reports must be digitally tagged (XBRL) and filed in the European Single Access Point (ESAP).

Third-Party Assurance

Limited assurance from an independent auditor is mandatory. Full assurance expected by 2028.

CSRD Software Tools

Compare the leading sustainability reporting platforms.

ToolBest ForPrice Range
WorkivaEnterprise€€€€
SpheraEnterprise€€€€
PersefoniMid-Market€€€
WatershedMid-Market€€€
Plan ASME€€
NormativeSME€€

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