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CSRD / ESRS — Gap Analysis

Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive — European Sustainability Reporting Standards Set 1
ESRS 2023 Edition All Gaps only
Compliant
Partial
Non-compliant
Not assessed

About CSRD / ESRS

The Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) is the EU's mandatory sustainability reporting framework, in force since 5 January 2023. Reports follow the European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS) developed by EFRAG. The first wave (large public-interest entities with >500 employees) reported FY2024. Coverage expands progressively to large undertakings (FY2025), listed SMEs (FY2026), and non-EU parents (FY2028). ESRS introduces 'double materiality' — impact materiality (the entity’s impacts on people/environment) and financial materiality (sustainability impacts on the entity).

Issuing Body

European Commission — Directive (EU) 2022/2464; ESRS developed by EFRAG

Edition

2023

Coverage

Double materiality (impact + financial), all 12 ESRS standards covering cross-cutting, environment, social and governance topics.

Typical Users

Large EU undertakings, listed SMEs, and non-EU groups with significant EU activity (€150m+ EU turnover) — phased application 2024-2028.

How to use this tool

1. Work through each clause. For each requirement, choose Compliant, Partial, Non-compliant, or leave as Not assessed.

2. Add notes against any requirement to record evidence, gaps, or corrective actions.

3. Click Save progress — data is stored locally in your browser, never uploaded.

4. Export the report as TXT, CSV, JSON or print to PDF for your audit file.

Note: This tool is a guided self-assessment. It does not replace a third-party audit and the authoritative version of the standard must be obtained from the issuing body.

ISO Xpert — Get in touch

UK-based consultancy specialising in management-system gap analysis, training and certification preparation across ISO, API, Halal, GFSI, ESG, cybersecurity and industry-specific standards.

Phone / WhatsApp

+44 7853 109840

Office

71-75 Shelton Street, Covent Garden, London WC2H 9JQ, UK

Common Questions

CSRD / ESRS EU Sustainability Reporting — Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers about the CSRD / ESRS EU Sustainability Reporting gap analysis tool, data privacy, audit preparation, and ISO Xpert consulting.

What is the CSRD / ESRS EU Sustainability Reporting gap analysis tool and how does it work?
The CSRD / ESRS EU Sustainability Reporting gap analysis tool is a free browser-based checklist that compares your current management system against the clauses of CSRD / ESRS EU Sustainability Reporting. You answer clause-by-clause questions and rate each requirement as Compliant, Partial or Non-compliant. The tool calculates a live compliance score, highlights gaps on a heat-map, captures evidence and corrective-action notes, and exports the full assessment as JSON, CSV, TXT or print-ready PDF for management review and Stage 1 / Stage 2 audit preparation.
Is the CSRD / ESRS EU Sustainability Reporting gap analysis tool really free to use?
Yes — the CSRD / ESRS EU Sustainability Reporting tool is 100% free with no sign-up, no email capture, no credit card, no watermarks, and no usage limits. It runs entirely in your browser; nothing is transmitted to ISO Xpert servers. You can clear or export your data at any time.
Where is my CSRD / ESRS EU Sustainability Reporting assessment data stored?
All CSRD / ESRS EU Sustainability Reporting assessment data is stored locally in your browser’s storage. Nothing is uploaded to our servers. This makes the tool GDPR-friendly and suitable for confidential audit data classified up to Restricted. Export anytime as JSON (re-importable), CSV (Excel-pivotable), TXT (executive summary) or PDF (audit-trail evidence).
Can I use this tool to prepare for CSRD / ESRS EU Sustainability Reporting certification or surveillance audits?
Yes. The CSRD / ESRS EU Sustainability Reporting gap analysis is designed to support preparation for certification by UKAS-, IAS- or ANAB-accredited bodies. Use the exported report as evidence of internal audit, feed it into management review, and prioritise high-severity non-conformities ahead of Stage 1 / Stage 2 visits. ISO Xpert consultants can assist with documented information, internal audits and full implementation if required.
How long does a CSRD / ESRS EU Sustainability Reporting gap analysis typically take?
Most users complete an initial CSRD / ESRS EU Sustainability Reporting gap analysis in 60 to 120 minutes for a single site, depending on system maturity and clause depth. The tool auto-saves continuously, so you can pause, switch devices via JSON export/import, and resume at any time. Re-assessments after corrective action usually take 20 to 40 minutes.
Does ISO Xpert offer CSRD / ESRS EU Sustainability Reporting consulting or training?
Yes. ISO Xpert Ltd (London, UK) provides CSRD / ESRS EU Sustainability Reporting gap analysis consulting, internal audits, Stage 1 and Stage 2 certification preparation, lead auditor / internal auditor training, and full management-system implementation. Contact info@iso-xpert.com or WhatsApp +44 7853 109840.

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