How to Prepare a CSRD-Compliant Sustainability Report – Format, Structure & Best Practices
As CSRD becomes the law of the land for sustainability reporting across the EU, many companies are asking: What should my CSRD-compliant sustainability report look like? This guide walks you through: The required sections and structure Formatting and digital submission rules Tips for alignment with ESRS standards Common mistakes to avoid How EcoPrism automates report creation and formatting What Is a CSRD Sustainability Report? Under the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD), companies must produce an annual sustainability report that includes environmental, social, and governance (ESG) disclosures following the European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS) . 🔗 EU Commission CSRD Overview Who Must Report and When? Company Type First Reporting Year Large public-interest entities FY 2024 (Reports in 2025) Large private EU companies FY 2025 Listed SMEs FY 2026 (some opt-out) Non-EU companies with EU branches FY 2028 Report Structure: What t...