The final Simplified ESRS explained: Key changes and practical lessons for FY2026 reporting

The simplified ESRS is expected to become the reporting framework of choice for many companies in FY2026.

As reporting teams start planning around the revised standards, many are looking for practical answers on how the simplified ESRS should be applied in practice.

Drawing on hands-on experience with the first sustainability statements prepared under the draft simplified ESRS, including Position Green’s 2025 Annual Report and ESVAGT’s 2025 Sustainability Report, the session will focus on how companies can apply the revised standards in practice, make informed decisions about their reporting approach, and prepare for FY2026 reporting.

The webinar will cover:

• Which disclosure requirements have been removed, simplified or deferred? 
• What new reliefs and transition provisions have been introduced? 
• And what are the practical implications for companies preparing their FY2026 sustainability statements?
• Reporting strategy for FY2026: Factors to consider when deciding whether to transition to the simplified ESRS
• Lessons from early adopters: Insights from Position Green’s 2025 Annual Report and ESVAGT’s 2025 Sustainability Report prepared under the draft simplified ESRS
• Preparing for assurance: What auditors are likely to focus on and how to avoid common reporting pitfalls