The Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) includes specific references to the use of technical standards, recognizing them as an essential tool in sustainability reporting. It facilitates organizations to align with legislative requirements by providing a clear and well-defined framework.

Standards are integrated into the European regulatory framework through the New Legislative Framework, facilitating compliance with various European directives and regulations. The use of sustainability-based standards in reporting leads to increased consistency with European regulations, strengthening confidence in the reporting process.

Organizations invest significant time and resources to comply with the standards. By recognizing and using these standards in ESG reporting, organizations can optimize the use of resources, leveraging previous efforts and avoiding duplication of work.

The standards provide support in all aspects of environmental, social and governance (ESG), from emissions management and energy efficiency, to diversity and inclusion, and good governance. This broad coverage provides a solid basis for reporting, improving the quality and comprehensiveness of the information presented.

Using the standards allows organizations to report both quantitative data, such as water or energy consumption, and qualitative information on sustainability policies and strategies.

This balance between qualitative and quantitative increases the transparency and relevance of the reports.

The standardization process is open, transparent and consensus-based, ensuring that technical standards are widely recognized and accepted. This gives sustainability reporting a solid and credible basis, increasing stakeholder confidence.