CSRD Compliance
Regulatory Insights | November 5, 2024

CSRD's Hidden Teeth: The Compliance Traps That Will Catch 80% of Companies

The Bottom Line

While most companies are focused on the headline requirements of CSRD, it's the overlooked details that pose the greatest compliance risks. This article reveals the hidden compliance traps that are catching even well-prepared organizations off guard.

Beyond the Headlines

When it comes to the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD), most companies are focused on the obvious requirements: double materiality assessment, value chain reporting, and the European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS).

But these headline requirements are just the tip of the compliance iceberg. Beneath the surface lurk numerous technical details and procedural requirements that can sink even the most diligent sustainability teams.

The Most Overlooked CSRD Requirements

  • Data Tagging Requirements: Digital reporting with mandatory XBRL tagging
  • Assurance Standards: Specific requirements for limited and reasonable assurance
  • Governance Sign-Off: Formal board approval and attestation processes
  • Transition Plan Details: Specific components required in climate transition plans

These requirements aren't just technical footnotes – they're fundamental to CSRD compliance and often require significant lead time to implement properly.

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