Diploma in Sustainability Reporting (CSRD/ESRS)
Online postgraduate diploma of 800 hours in Sustainability Reporting (CSRD/ESRS): 8 modules covering the CSRD framework, double materiality, environmental, social and governance ESRS, data systems and XBRL, assurance and preparation of the sustainability statement, with an assigned technical tutor.
Diploma in Sustainability Reporting (CSRD/ESRS) — studying from India
India is one of the world's largest automobile markets, with major manufacturing clusters around Chennai, Pune, Gurugram, Manesar and Sanand. Maruti Suzuki, Tata Motors, Mahindra & Mahindra, Hyundai and Toyota Kirloskar anchor a dense supplier ecosystem of component makers across Chennai and Pune. Vehicle standards and type approvals are handled by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways and the Automotive Research Association of India, while the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers represents the industry. Engineers work on powertrain design, vehicle dynamics, quality validation and motorsport engineering, with demand rising as the industry transitions to new technologies.
Fees for India: ₹190,000 (Indian Rupee), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.
Relevant bodies in India
Typical roles
Questions from India
How are automotive engineers recognised in India, and which bodies matter?
Automotive engineering in India is recognised mainly through the Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI), the Society of Automotive Engineers India (SAE India) and the Institution of Engineers (India). Engineering degrees from recognised universities are the usual entry route. SEIUM's private qualifications are not state degrees and are not accredited by any national body, so their value for membership or roles depends on the employer or body concerned.
Which employers in India hire automotive and motorsport engineers?
Automotive engineers in India are hired by carmakers such as Tata Motors, Mahindra, Maruti Suzuki and Hyundai India, their component suppliers, and design and testing firms. Motorsport teams and racing series also employ engineers. A private online programme can add specialised knowledge to your profile, but employers generally judge candidates on demonstrated skills, projects and experience.
Is this programme workable with a job in India, and does it need a visa?
Yes. The programme is fully online and taught in English, so no student visa is needed to study from home. Workload depends on the format: a master's is about 1,900 hours, a postgraduate diploma about 800 and a specialist course about 300. You get an assigned technical tutor and can pay in instalments. Some employers offer sponsorship, so it is worth asking your HR team before you enrol.
Take the controls.
Run a real engineering trade-off from this field. Move the sliders, watch the model react in real time and beat the challenge.
What you will be able to do
Understand the CSRD framework and the ESRS standards.
Carry out a double materiality assessment.
Prepare environmental disclosures.
Prepare social and governance disclosures.
Implement sustainability data systems.
Prepare the company for assurance.
Produce a complete sustainability statement.
Who it's for
- Sustainability reporting managers moving into full CSRD/ESRS reporting.
- ESG analysts who want to master the ESRS disclosure requirements.
- Sustainability information auditors preparing for assurance engagements.
- Sustainability controllers in charge of data and internal control.
- CSRD consultants advising companies on their first reports.
- Investor relations managers who communicate ESG performance.
- Engineering or science graduates looking to enter industry.
What you'll work with
- Directive (EU) 2022/2464 CSRD (Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive)
- Delegated Regulation (EU) 2023/2772 ESRS (European Sustainability Reporting Standards)
- Regulation (EU) 2020/852 Taxonomy (classification of sustainable activities)
- Regulation (EU) 2019/2088 SFDR (sustainability disclosures in financial services)
- ISAE 3000 (assurance engagements)
- GHG Protocol Corporate Standard (greenhouse gas accounting)
- ISSB IFRS S1 and IFRS S2 (sustainability and climate disclosures)
- Spanish Law 11/2018 (non-financial information)
- Workiva
- Sphera
- Microsoft Sustainability Manager
- Power BI
8 modules
1.1The CSRD Directive and its scope1.2Application timeline and the Omnibus package1.3EFRAG ESRS standards1.4ESRS 1 and ESRS 21.5Structure of the topical standards1.6Relationship with the EU Taxonomy1.7Relationship with the SFDR1.8ISSB standards and interoperability1.9Transposition in Spain1.10Case study: determining the obligations of an industrial company
2.1Impact materiality2.2Assessing financial materiality2.3Identifying impacts, risks and opportunities2.4The value chain and its scope2.5Stakeholder engagement2.6Thresholds and rating scales2.7Documenting the assessment2.8EFRAG implementation guidance2.9Common mistakes and how to prevent them2.10Workshop: double materiality assessment
3.1ESRS E1 climate change3.2Climate transition plan3.3Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions3.4ESRS E2 pollution3.5ESRS E3 water and marine resources3.6ESRS E4 biodiversity3.7ESRS E5 circular economy3.8Metrics and targets3.9Anticipated financial effects3.10Practical exercise: ESRS E1 disclosures
4.1ESRS S1 own workforce4.2ESRS S2 workers in the value chain4.3ESRS S3 affected communities4.4ESRS S4 consumers and end-users4.5ESRS G1 business conduct4.6Policies, actions and metrics4.7Pay gap and diversity4.8Health and safety4.9Anti-corruption policies and metrics4.10Case study: own-workforce metrics
5.1Sustainability data architecture5.2Data collection across subsidiaries5.3Internal control over data5.4Estimates and approximations5.5Software tools5.6XBRL digital tagging5.7The ESRS XBRL taxonomy5.8Quality and traceability5.9Closing calendar5.10Lab: XBRL tagging of disclosures
6.1Limited assurance engagements6.2ISAE 3000 assurance standards6.3The role of the assurance provider6.4Preparing for assurance6.5The audit committee6.6Board responsibility6.7Sustainability-linked remuneration6.8Risk management6.9Communication with investors6.10Workshop: preparing evidence for assurance
7.1Structure of the sustainability statement7.2Integration into the management report7.3Clear and comparable writing7.4Presenting comparative information7.5Phased-in disclosures7.6Value-chain information7.7Use of cross-references7.8Review and approval7.9Lessons from the first reports7.10Practical exercise: drafting a section of the report
8.1Selecting the company8.2Double materiality assessment8.3Map of ESRS requirements8.4Data collection8.5Drafting the disclosures8.6Assurance plan8.7Improvement roadmap8.8Conclusions and areas for improvement8.9Report and presentation8.10Final project: final review with the tutor
How you'll learn
Training is 100% online on SEIUM's campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and an assigned technical tutor. There are no fixed timetables: you progress at your own pace within each intake, so the programme fits around your job.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is Workiva, Sphera, Microsoft Sustainability Manager and Power BI, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Exercises are based on real procedures for double materiality assessment, Scope 3 emissions calculation and preparing evidence for assurance. Assessment is continuous by module, plus the final capstone project.
Standards covered: Directive (EU) 2022/2464 CSRD, Delegated Regulation (EU) 2023/2772 ESRS, Regulation (EU) 2020/852 Taxonomy, Regulation (EU) 2019/2088 SFDR, ISAE 3000, GHG Protocol Corporate Standard, ISSB IFRS S1 and IFRS S2, Spanish Law 11/2018 on non-financial information.
Build it end to end
Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.
Where this takes you
Requirements
- Prior technical training or professional experience in the sector. No university degree is required.
- Internet connection and a computer able to run the programme software.
- English sufficient to read technical standards.
Ready to start?
Send your application today. Our admissions team replies within 72 hours with your study plan and funding options.
Frequently asked questions
The programme totals 800 hours over 6–8 months. You set your own pace within each intake, and your tutor helps you plan the workload around your job.
You work with Workiva, Sphera, Microsoft Sustainability Manager and Power BI, using free, academic or evaluation versions. Your tutor indicates the free alternative wherever one exists.
A SEIUM Institute diploma, awarded on passing the continuous assessment and the final project. It is SEIUM's own qualification, not an official state degree; its recognition depends on the programme completed and the regulations of each country.
Yes. Modules passed are recognised in a higher programme in the same area (postgraduate diploma or master's). Ask about the recognition policy when you enrol.
Prior technical training or professional experience in the sector (no university degree required), a computer able to run the programme software and English sufficient to read technical standards.
Start dates are set by SEIUM's faculty for each intake. Our admissions team will confirm the next available date when you apply.
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