CSRD in Transition: The Simplified ESRS & New VSME Standard
Join our expert-led, two-part webinar series to understand how the latest EU sustainability reporting changes can be turned into strategic opportunities for your organisation.
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The EU’s sustainability reporting landscape is undergoing its most significant transformation since the adoption of the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD).
On 31 July 2025, EFRAG published simplified exposure drafts of the European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS), which serve as the requirements underpinning CSRD. The revisions cut mandatory datapoints by more than 50%, eliminate all voluntary disclosures, and introduce a more streamlined structure that’s better aligned with global reporting frameworks.
At the same time, the European Commission has confirmed adjustments to the CSRD reporting timeline and formally endorsed the new Voluntary Sustainability Reporting Standard for SMEs (VSME), offering a practical and proportionate approach to ESG disclosures for smaller enterprises facing growing demands from customers, investors, and regulators.
But what do these changes really mean for your organisation? Join Zevero’s experts as we unpack the key developments, explore the implications for companies of all sizes, and share practical guidance on how to adapt your reporting strategy.
What you’ll learn:
✔️ What’s changed in the ESRS drafts, and why it matters
✔️ How to navigate the revised materiality assessment
✔️ What the updated CSRD timeline means for your organisation
✔️ What the VSME means for SMEs and for larger companies that work with them
✔️ Actions you can take now to prepare for FY2026 reporting
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Meet Your Speakers
Divyanshu Sethi - Senior Carbon Consultant, Zevero
Divy is a Senior Carbon Consultant at Zevero, where he leverages his expertise to advise businesses on product carbon footprinting, emissions reporting, and navigating climate-related disclosures. His background includes significant work at TUV SUD on ISO-aligned reporting and verification projects for prominent organisations such as Arcelor Mittal and ADNOC.
George Wade - Co-founder and Chief Commercial Officer, Zevero
George is the Co-Founder and Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) at Zevero, where he drives commercial growth by helping brands measure, reduce, and report their carbon emissions. He brings a deep passion for using data-driven solutions to fight climate change, drawing from his experience as a former carbon consultant in waste management.
📅 Coming in September – Part two of our webinar series
Beyond the EU: The Global Impact of CSRD Reporting Changes
We’ll explore the ripple effects for international companies, including supply chain expectations and interoperability with global frameworks.
Date: To be announced
