Glossary · Sustainability policy

What is CSRD?

Also called Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive.

Definition

CSRD means: CSRD is the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive, which expands EU sustainability reporting duties for companies and ties reporting to European Sustainability Reporting Standards. Source: EUR-Lex: Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive.

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Why it matters

It changes who must report, what sustainability information must be disclosed and how assurance and digital reporting are phased in.

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Frequently asked

What is CSRD?

CSRD is the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive, which expands EU sustainability reporting duties for companies and ties reporting to European Sustainability Reporting Standards.

Why does CSRD matter in EU policy?

It changes who must report, what sustainability information must be disclosed and how assurance and digital reporting are phased in.

Where can I verify the definition of CSRD?

Lex cites EUR-Lex: Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive for this definition and links the source records on this page.

Official sources

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