Contents
Current sustainability obligations
- Overview of the current European sustainability obligations: CSRD, ESRS, CSDDD, VSME.
- Classification of the Omnibus Regulation as an instrument for adapting reporting obligations.
- Concrete effects of the new standards on business practice.
Best practices for SMEs
- Practical tips for the start: What companies should prepare now and how they can continue to use the efforts they have already made.
- Dealing with voluntary standards such as DNK and VSME: When does a voluntary standard make sense?
- Concrete work with the VSME standard using a best practice case.
- Requirements for smaller companies and simplifications.
Discussion & exchange
- Moderated exchange in which open questions, uncertainties and individual challenges can be discussed. Together, we reflect on previous content, clarify specific concerns and develop practical solutions. This gives participants the opportunity to contribute their own perspectives and benefit from the group's experience.
Learning environment
Once you have registered, you will find useful information, downloads and extra services relating to this training course in your online learning environment.
Your benefit
- You will understand the current and future requirements for sustainability reporting (CSRD, ESRS, VSME) and learn how the Omnibus Regulation will influence future adjustments.
- You have fewer concerns and worries about what the omnibus means for your company.
- You will get answers to the question of why it is worth pursuing your sustainability initiatives and you will receive the right arguments to convince the decision-makers in your company.
- You will receive recommendations for practical implementation in order to further develop existing processes.
- You know the leeway and deadlines that give you time and how you can use this time wisely to make your company fit for the future.
- You know how to deal confidently with voluntary standards such as the DNK and VSME.
Methods
- trainer and best-practice examples.
- Group work.
- Discussion & exchange.
- Miro-Board.
Recommended for
Sustainability managers, specialists and executives from small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) who develop or implement sustainability strategies. It is also aimed at those responsible for sustainability management, ESG, compliance, law, controlling, HR & training and supply chain management who are entrusted with sustainable transformation processes. Investor experts experts and people who are or have been involved in the practical implementation of sustainability measures will also benefit from this training.
Start dates and details

Monday, 21.07.2025
09:00 am - 12:00 pm

Thursday, 18.09.2025
09:00 am - 12:00 pm

Friday, 14.11.2025
09:00 am - 12:00 pm

Monday, 08.12.2025
09:00 am - 12:00 pm

Tuesday, 24.02.2026
09:00 am - 12:00 pm

Monday, 27.04.2026
09:00 am - 12:00 pm

Wednesday, 17.06.2026
09:00 am - 12:00 pm

Thursday, 17.09.2026
09:00 am - 12:00 pm