Overview

The Sustainability Reporting specialization provides a comprehensive exploration of the field, equipping students with a deep understanding of current regulatory requirements and the rapidly evolving landscape of sustainability reporting, particularly within the European Union (e.g., NFRD, CSRD, EU Taxonomy). The program delves into key frameworks and standards (e.g., ESRS, IFRS Sustainability Disclosure Standards) and addresses the auditing of sustainability reports, preparing students to navigate practical challenges in this domain. The focus extends to the impact of sustainability factors on investment and financing decisions, reflecting the regulatory and societal shifts that have elevated sustainability reporting to a strategic priority for top management.

The European Union's commitment to achieving a sustainable and net-zero economy highlights the growing demand for expertise in creating consistent, reliable, and legally compliant sustainability reporting systems. This specialization addresses that demand by integrating latest research insights and ensuring that students gain both foundational knowledge and practical skills in this expansive area.

The Sustainability Reporting Register provides and introductory overview of the key regulations shaping sustainability reporting practices.

Career Prospects

The specialization in sustainability reporting equips students for international careers in an exciting and rapidly expanding professional field. Potential career paths include specialist and management positions with a focus on: 

• preparing sustainability reports in (inter)national non-financial and financial companies, 

• ensuring the quality of sustainability data in (inter)national non-financial and financial companies, 

• providing consulting services for the preparation, audit, and assurance of sustainability reports.

Admission Process WS 2024/25

Course schedules

The course schedule can be found in the course catalogue.