Glossary · Sustainability policy

What is ESRS?

Also called European Sustainability Reporting Standards.

Definition

ESRS means: ESRS are the European Sustainability Reporting Standards used under CSRD to specify the sustainability information companies must report. Source: EUR-Lex: Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive.

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Why it matters

They translate CSRD's reporting obligation into detailed disclosure requirements, metrics and topical standards.

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Frequently asked

What is ESRS?

ESRS are the European Sustainability Reporting Standards used under CSRD to specify the sustainability information companies must report.

Why does ESRS matter in EU policy?

They translate CSRD's reporting obligation into detailed disclosure requirements, metrics and topical standards.

Where can I verify the definition of ESRS?

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

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