Program Overview

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Introduction to the Expert in Preparation and Verification of Sustainability Reports Program

The Expert in Preparation and Verification of Sustainability Reports program is a response to the urgent demand in the business, legal, and social fields for transparency and accountability. This program, offered by the Rey Juan Carlos University and the General Council of Economists, provides a unique opportunity to acquire knowledge and practical skills in the preparation and verification of sustainability reports.

Objectives

• Become an expert in the preparation and verification of sustainability reports.
• Acquire knowledge on non-financial reporting statements (NFRS)/sustainability statements and the first European sustainability reporting standards (NEIS/ESRS).
• Apply the knowledge acquired in professional work immediately.

Program Structure

The program is divided into several modules, each focusing on a different aspect of sustainability reporting:

Module 1: State of the Question

• Introduction to the current state of sustainability reporting.
• Practical cases and real experiences.

Module 2: Sustainability, CSR, and Good Governance

• Unit 1: Sustainability
• Unit 2: Corporate Social Responsibility and SDGs
• Unit 3: Corporate legitimacy and good governance

Module 3: Preparation of Non-Financial or Sustainability Information: Regulation

• Unit 1: Preparation of non-financial or sustainability information
• Unit 2: Preparation of non-financial information in Spain: Law 11/2018 on non-financial information and other provisions

Module 4: Transversal ESRS

• Unit 1: ESRS 1 General Requirements
• Unit 2: ESRS 2 General information

Module 5: Thematic ESRS - Environment

• Unit 1: ESRS E1 Climate Change
• Unit 2: ESRS E2 Pollution
• Unit 3: ESRS E3 Water and marine resources
• Unit 4: ESRS E4 Biodiversity and ecosystems
• Unit 5: ESRS E5 Resources and circular economy

Module 6: Thematic ESRS - Social

• Unit 1: ESRS S1 Own template
• Unit 2: ESRS S2 Workers in the value chain
• Unit 3: ESRS S3 Affected Communities
• Unit 4: ESRS S4 Consumers and end users

Module 7: Thematic ESRS - Governance

• Unit 1: ESRS G1 Business Conduct

Module 8: Specific Cases - Sectoral and SME Development

Module 9: Due Diligence

Module 10: Verification of the Sustainability Report

• Unit 1: Introduction
• Unit 2: Acceptance of the assignment
• Unit 3: Planning the work
• Unit 4: Execution: information review, verification tests, and evidence analysis
• Unit 5: Closing and Reporting (Conclusions and final steps)

Module 11: Global Case Study New Report

Module 12: Finance and Sustainable Taxation

• Unit 1: Sustainable finance
• Unit 2: Sustainable taxation

Quality Commission

The quality of the program is ensured by a commission consisting of:

• José Ángel Rivero Menéndez (URJC)
• Miguel Ángel Sánchez de Lara (URJC)
• Salvador Marín Hernández (Director of the Research Service of the General Council of Economists)
• Esther Ortiz Martínez (Vice President of Accounting Economists of the General Council of Economists)

Recipients

This course is aimed at students with a previous university degree who are looking to specialize in the preparation and verification of sustainability reports. Candidates are expected to have a solid foundation in topics related to sustainability, data analysis, and an understanding of the current regulations in this area.

Access Requirements

• Students with a previous university degree.
• Solid foundation in sustainability-related topics, data analysis, and current regulations.

Selection Criteria

In the event of exceeding the number of applications, a selection will be made based on:

1. Degree affinity (0% - 25%)
2. Academic record (0% - 25%)
3. English level (0% - 25%)
4. CV and motivation letter (0% - 25%)

Academic Management and Faculty

The program is directed by:

• José Ángel Rivero Menéndez
• Miguel Ángel Sánchez de Lara With a faculty consisting of experts from the URJC and other institutions.

Duration and Development

• Modality: Blended/online
• Number of credits: 15
• Contact hours: 2 per session
• Place of delivery: e-learning
• Start and end date: January 2026 - June 2026

Reservation of Place and Enrollment

• Pre-registration and registration period: 17/09/2025 - 17/12/2025
• Title price: 1,300
• Possibility of scholarship: Yes

Documentation to Attach, Forms, and Place of Delivery

Applicants must submit the following documentation:

• National Identity Document or equivalent
• University Degree
• Curriculum vitae
• Responsible declaration of veracity of the data provided
• Any other document required by the Academic Department of Continuing Education for acceptance.