ESG key figures for controllers
Develop, measure and report sustainability KPIs
Contents
Introduction to ESG and sustainability in controlling
- Why ESG is changing controlling.
- Overview of the legal requirements: CSRD, ESRS, EU taxonomy.
- The role of controlling in the sustainability transformation.
- What characterizes an ESG indicator?
Relevant ESG key figures at a glance
- CO₂ footprint, resource efficiency, social KPIs and CO₂ accounting.
- Selection and prioritization of suitable key figures.
- Practice: ESG indicators for reporting.
ESG data management and ESG reporting
- Data sources, challenges and solutions.
- Tools and systems - from Excel to specialized ESG software.
- Reporting requirements in practice: CSRD and ESRS.
ESG in corporate management and communication
- Linking ESG and financial indicators.
- Application in planning, budgeting and reporting.
- Stakeholder dialogs in practice.
Workshop: Developing your own key figures
- Development of an individual KPI set.
- Peer feedback and group discussion.
- Direct transfer to your own work context.
Learning environment
In your online learning environment, you will find useful information, downloads and extra services for this training course once you have registered.
Your benefit
- Practical and directly applicable: Concrete templates for implementation in everyday working life.
- Legally up to date: Get clarity on CSRD and ESRS as well as Omnibus and learn how to comply with them.
- Efficient and compact: In just one day, you will be fit for ESG key figures - including templates.
- Secure a competitive advantage: Score strategically as an ESG-competent controller . You position your company as a sustainable player and yourself as an ESG expert.
Methods
Practice-oriented training, workshop, case studies & exchange of experience.
Recommended for
- controllers and specialists in finance and accounting who want to integrate sustainability into their work.
- Controlling managers who want to prepare their teams for ESG requirements.
- Employees from the areas of communication and investor relations in order to be able to speak to stakeholders and formulate ESG information more clearly.
- Experienced professionals from all sectors who would like to expand their knowledge of sustainability controlling.
Prerequisite: Basic knowledge of controlling. Previous ESG knowledge is not necessary.
Start dates and details
Monday, 02.03.2026
09:00 am - 5:00 pm
Monday, 22.06.2026
09:00 am - 5:00 pm
Friday, 25.09.2026
09:00 am - 5:00 pm
Monday, 19.10.2026
09:00 am - 5:00 pm
Monday, 15.02.2027
09:00 am - 5:00 pm
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