Lead the New Era
of Business with
CSRSA

Certified Sustainability Reporting & Strategy Advisor — an internationally recognised professional designation for future leaders in sustainability.

1

Year Programme

3

Levels

10

Modules

CSRSA Programme

The CSRSA
Qualification

The Certified Sustainability Reporting & Strategy Advisor (CSRSA) is a premier professional qualification designed to develop senior finance and business professionals with advanced expertise in sustainability reporting and strategic integration.

It enables participants to advise boards and executive management on aligning sustainability with governance, risk management, and long-term business strategy.

  • Interpret and apply global sustainability reporting standards with confidence
  • Embed sustainability into corporate strategy and governance frameworks
  • Design industry-relevant metrics, GHG reduction pathways, and climate-aligned targets
  • Deliver independent, credible assurance on sustainability disclosures

Qualification Snapshot

Type Certified Professional Qualification
Title CSRSA
Duration One Year
Designators CSRSA (Foundation, Application, Expert)
Levels 3 Progressive Levels
1

Year Programme

3

Levels

10

Modules

Global

Recognition

Foundation → Application → Expert

A progressive pathway designed for professionals at all career stages.

01
Foundation Level

Advanced Certificate in Sustainability Reporting & Strategy

Build strong grounding in sustainability concepts, frameworks, and reporting foundations. Understand the evolving sustainability reporting landscape and integrated approaches to sustainability.

Entry Level
02
Application Level

Diploma in Sustainability Reporting & Strategy

Apply frameworks, integrate reporting obligations into corporate strategy, and design effective disclosures. Master industry-specific metrics, targets, and GHG emission pathways for real-world impact.

Intermediate
03
Expert Level

Higher Diploma in Sustainability Reporting & Strategy

Gain deep expertise in independent assurance on sustainability disclosures, climate transition pathways, and global regulatory alignment. Lead at board and executive management level.

Advanced

Programme Modules

Ten carefully structured modules spanning the full sustainability reporting lifecycle.

01

Sustainability Reporting Cycle and Maturity Model

02

Evolving Sustainability Reporting Landscape

03

An Integrated Approach to Sustainability

04

Integrating SRROs into Corporate Strategy

05

Metrics & Targets – Industry Specific Disclosures

06

Metrics & Targets – GHG Emissions

07

GHG Emission Targets and Transition

08

Metrics & Targets – Cross-Industry Metrics

09

Metrics & Targets – Climate Targets

10

Independent Assurance on Sustainability Reporting

The CSRSA Advantage

01

Global Recognition

Earn CSRSA credentials across Foundation, Application, and Expert levels, internationally recognised and valued by leading employers worldwide.

02

Career Advancement

Elevate your profile as a trusted advisor in sustainability reporting and strategic leadership. Accelerate your career trajectory in a high-demand field.

03

Applied Expertise

Build advanced, practice-oriented capabilities to address complex ESG, reporting, and assurance challenges through real-world case studies and frameworks.

04

Global Network

Connect with an influential community of sustainability professionals, industry leaders, and global practitioners shaping the future of responsible business.

Designed for
Tomorrow's Leaders

This qualification is built for professionals driving sustainability strategy across sectors.

01

Sustainability Professionals & Consultants

Formalise and advance your expertise with a globally recognised designation.

02

Finance, Risk & Strategy Managers

Integrate ESG into financial planning and enterprise risk frameworks with confidence.

03

Auditors & Assurance Providers

Build credibility in the fast-growing field of sustainability assurance and disclosure verification.

04

Policy Makers & Regulators

Understand reporting standards and frameworks to shape effective policy environments.

05

Business Leaders Driving ESG Transformation

Lead your organisation's sustainability agenda from the boardroom with authority.

Practical Orientation

Learn real-world applications through case studies and live frameworks drawn from leading Sri Lankan and global organisations.

Stay aligned with fast-evolving ESG and climate disclosure regulations including IFRS S1, IFRS S2, and GRI Standards.

The progressive Foundation → Application → Expert pathway ensures every professional — regardless of their current level — can begin and advance at their own pace.

IFRS S1

Covered

IFRS S2

Covered

GRI

Standards

GHG

Protocol

Shape the Future with CSRSA

Take the first step toward becoming a globally recognised sustainability leader.