Navigating Responsible Business with EU ESG Regulatory Frameworks

VECTRA International

Course overview

The European Union is leading the global movement toward sustainability through a comprehensive set of ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) regulatory frameworks. This course provides a clear understanding of these frameworks — including the CSRD, ESRS, CSDDD, EUDR, and EU Forced Labor Ban Regulation — and how they align with the EU Green Deal and UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).


Learners will explore the purpose, scope, and interlinkages of these regulations and their role in promoting responsible business conduct, human rights protection, and environmental stewardship. By the end of the course, you’ll be able to navigate EU ESG requirements and understand how they support corporate sustainability and compliance.

What to expect

Course Type - Online e-learning
course Duration - 20-30 minutes

Skills covered

Ethical behavior Leadership Compliance
Course outline

Introduction to ESG Standards

  • What ESG means and why it matters
  • ESG reporting and corporate transparency

Overview of EU ESG Regulatory Frameworks

  • EU Forced Labor Ban Regulation
  • Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD)
  • European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS)
  • Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD)
  • European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR)
  • EU Battery Regulation

Implementation Timelines and Interlinkages

  • How ESG regulations align under the EU Green Deal
  • Phased compliance and adaptation timelines

The EU Green Deal

  • Vision for a climate-neutral Europe by 2050
  • Linkages between sustainability, economic growth, and inclusivity

UN Guiding Principles (UNGP) and SDGs

  • The role of UNGP in business and human rights
  • Overview of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals and their relevance to ESG
Course outcome

After completing this course, you will:

  • Understand ESG principles and their importance in responsible business practices.
  • Describe key EU ESG regulatory frameworks such as CSRD, ESRS, CSDDD, EUDR, and the EU Forced Labor Ban.
  • Explain how the EU Green Deal integrates and reinforces these frameworks.
  • Recognize the connection between EU regulations, UN Guiding Principles (UNGP), and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
  • Identify how these frameworks promote corporate accountability, transparency, and sustainability.
  • Analyze how EU ESG regulations influence global supply chains and compliance strategies.

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