How does it compare?

No Certification

Generic

Certification

40-50 Questions

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CSRXTM

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7 Standards/Frameworks

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100 Questions

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80% Passing Score

CSRMTM

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Experiential Certification

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150 Questions

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80% Passing Score

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2 Projects

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Plus

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Interview with Panel

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Certified Sustainability Reporting Expert

CSRXTM

This exam tests your knowledge on :

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• 17 SDGs and how to integrate them into business strategies

• Sustainability Reporting through SDGs

• How to report using GRI Standards

• How to write an Integrated Report

• What are AccountAbility Principles

• What

• Key differences between CDP, IR, SASB, and GRI

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Exam Specification:

100 Multiple choice questions

Time limit: 90 mins

Passing score: 80%

Proctored: Yes

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Study Material 

• Sustainability Reporting Practitioner (2 Hours)

• SDGs Reporting Practitioner (1.5 Hours)

• GRI Reporting Practitioner (2 Hours)

• Integrated Reporting Practitioner (2 Hours)

• AccountAbility Principles Practioner (1.5 Hours)

• CDP Practitioner (1 Hour)

• TCFD Practitioner (1.5 Hours)

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Cost: €1320 (2 Attempts)

Cost Early Bird (Before 15th May): €1000 (2 Attempts)

Re-Attempt: €300/per Attempt

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Language: English

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Validity: 12 Months

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Re-Certification: 25 Approved CPD hours

Re-Certification Fee: €250

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How can I get Approved CPD hours after Certification:

You can achieve CPD hours in 3 ways:

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1.  Earth Academy Course list

2. Earth Academy Mentoring Program

3. External Approved course list

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Certified Sustainability Reporting Master

CSRMTM

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How to become CSRM:

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Prerequisite: CSRX

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Step 1: Take the Exam (Strictly Proctored)

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• 17 SDGs and how to integrate them into business strategies

• Sustainability Reporting through SDGs

• How to report using GRI Standards

• How to write an Integrated Report

• How to write a report using TCFD recommendations

• CDP Questionnaire 

• How to write a report using SASB standards

• AccountAbility Principles (AA1000AP) for report assurance

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Exam Specification:

50 Essay Questions

Time limit: 120 mins

Passing score: 75%

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Study Material (15+ hours of eLearning)

• Sustainability Reporting Practitioner (2 Hours)

• SDGs Reporting Practitioner (1.5 Hours)

• GRI Reporting Practitioner (2 Hours)

• Integrated Reporting Practitioner (2 Hours)

• Accountability Principles Practioner (1.5 Hours)

• SASB Practitioner (2 Hours)

• CDP Foundation (1 Hour)

• TCFD Practitioner (1.5 hours)

• IFRS Practitioner (1.5 Hours)

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Step 2: Send information about 2 sustainability reports you have written or managed. You can download a template to send your information

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Step 3: Schedule an interview with an Earth Academy Subject Matter Expert.

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Cost: €1500 (2 Attempts for Step 1 and 1 attempt for Step 2 &3)

Re-Attempt: €500/per Attempt for Step 1. No Fee for step 2& 3

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Language: English

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Validity: 24 Months

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Re-Certification: 30 Approved CPD hours

Re-Certification Fee: €500

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How can I get Approved CPD hours after Certification:

You can achieve CPD hours in 3 ways:

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1.  Earth Academy Course list

2. Earth Academy Mentoring Program

3. External Approved course list

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Partners