CSRD software: key insights for compliance and selection
The Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) marks one of the most significant changes to sustainability reporting in Europe. It expands the number of companies in scope, raises expectations for data quality and auditability, and requires a more structured approach to sustainability data collection, analysis and disclosure.
At the same time, the EU Omnibus package is reshaping how sustainability regulation is implemented, bringing greater emphasis on consistency, interoperability and alignment across EU reporting requirements. This makes software selection even more critical, as organisations must prepare for CSRD today while remaining adaptable to regulatory change.
Selecting the right CSRD software solution is now essential if you want to ensure compliance, improve data accuracy and future-proof your reporting approach. The right platform will help centralise sustainability data, automate workflows and support audit-ready reporting across your organisation.
At KEY ESG, we help organisations navigate these evolving requirements with confidence. Our updated CSRD software buyer’s guide has been redesigned for 2026 and provides 80 key questions to help you evaluate potential solutions, compare capabilities and make a confident procurement decision.
Why this guide matters
CSRD compliance is not simply a regulatory exercise. It demands robust sustainability data management, built-in double materiality assessments, carbon accounting, internal controls and transparency for external assurance. The EU Omnibus reinforces the need for structured, standardised data that can be reused across regulatory and risk management use cases.
Relying on spreadsheets or general purpose tools increases compliance risk and operational burden. Purpose-built CSRD software supports efficiency, data integrity and long-term regulatory alignment.
What you’ll find inside
In this buyer’s guide you’ll get:
- A clear overview of CSRD and the implications of the EU Omnibus package
- 80 practical questions to ask software vendors during evaluation
- Criteria for assessing sustainability data collection, governance and controls
- Guidance on double materiality, audit-readiness and assurance support
- Considerations for scalability, integration and ongoing regulatory change
Who this guide is for
This guide supports sustainability, risk and compliance leaders, procurement teams and executives who are:
- preparing for or enhancing CSRD compliance
- responding to the evolving EU regulatory landscape
- evaluating sustainability data and reporting platforms
- seeking to improve data governance and operational efficiency
Download the guide
Get your copy of the updated CSRD software buyer’s guide and take the guesswork out of solution evaluation. Complete the form below to access the guide and start choosing software that aligns with your CSRD and wider EU compliance needs.
Key features of CSRD software
CSRD software is designed to simplify the reporting process, reduce manual effort, and minimise human error in data collection, analysis, and reporting. Here are some key features to look for:
Data collection and management
CSRD software can handle large volumes of sustainability data, including quantitative sustainability data and carbon emissions, ensuring accurate and comprehensive data collection.
Double Materiality Assessment
CSRD software facilitates a Double Materiality Assessment, helping companies identify and report the most significant sustainability risks and opportunities, aligning with the CSRD requirements.
Carbon management
CSRD software assists in measuring, managing, and reporting carbon emissions, including Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions, supporting robust carbon accounting practices.
ESG reporting
CSRD software supports ESG reporting, enabling companies to disclose their sustainability performance and progress towards more sustainable business practices.
Reporting process automation
CSRD software reduces manual effort and minimises human error, streamlining the entire reporting process from data collection to final reporting.
By leveraging these features, companies can enhance their sustainability reporting, ensure compliance with the CSRD, and improve their overall sustainability performance.
12 essential factors to consider when choosing CSRD software
1. Provider’s DNA
2. System setup & controls
3. Double Materiality Assessment
5. Carbon accounting strength
6. Analytics
7. Reporting
8. Targets & improved tracking
9. Audits & transparency
10. Beyond CSRD
11. Support & user-friendliness
12. Customisation & product development
Choosing the right CSRD software achieves compliance and better sustainability performance
Data integrity and accuracy in ESG reporting
CSRD mandates rigorous data validation to ensure the reliability of sustainability reports. The ideal software should provide automated data reconciliation, anomaly detection, and audit trails to maintain transparency and reduce reporting errors.
Interoperability with existing systems
Effective CSRD software should integrate seamlessly with existing financial, HR, and operational platforms to streamline data aggregation. API connectivity and modular frameworks allow organisations to synchronise sustainability data across multiple business functions, improving reporting efficiency.
Automating ESG reporting to reduce manual effort
Manual ESG data collection is time-consuming and prone to errors. Advanced CSRD software automates data collection, standardises metrics, and generates real-time dashboards, allowing sustainability teams to focus on strategy rather than administration.
Ensuring regulatory readiness with real-time updates
The evolving nature of ESG regulations requires businesses to stay agile. The right CSRD software should include automated regulatory updates, ensuring compliance with the latest reporting requirements while reducing the risk of non-compliance penalties.
To gain access to 80 carefully curated questions to ask providers of CSRD software when assessing their suitability for your business, submit your details in the form below.
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CSRD software: key insights for compliance and selection
The Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) marks one of the most significant changes to sustainability reporting in Europe. It expands the number of companies in scope, raises expectations for data quality and auditability, and requires a more structured approach to sustainability data collection, analysis and disclosure.
At the same time, the EU Omnibus package is reshaping how sustainability regulation is implemented, bringing greater emphasis on consistency, interoperability and alignment across EU reporting requirements. This makes software selection even more critical, as organisations must prepare for CSRD today while remaining adaptable to regulatory change.
Selecting the right CSRD software solution is now essential if you want to ensure compliance, improve data accuracy and future-proof your reporting approach. The right platform will help centralise sustainability data, automate workflows and support audit-ready reporting across your organisation.
At KEY ESG, we help organisations navigate these evolving requirements with confidence. Our updated CSRD software buyer’s guide has been redesigned for 2026 and provides 80 key questions to help you evaluate potential solutions, compare capabilities and make a confident procurement decision.
Why this guide matters
CSRD compliance is not simply a regulatory exercise. It demands robust sustainability data management, built-in double materiality assessments, carbon accounting, internal controls and transparency for external assurance. The EU Omnibus reinforces the need for structured, standardised data that can be reused across regulatory and risk management use cases.
Relying on spreadsheets or general purpose tools increases compliance risk and operational burden. Purpose-built CSRD software supports efficiency, data integrity and long-term regulatory alignment.
What you’ll find inside
In this buyer’s guide you’ll get:
- A clear overview of CSRD and the implications of the EU Omnibus package
- 80 practical questions to ask software vendors during evaluation
- Criteria for assessing sustainability data collection, governance and controls
- Guidance on double materiality, audit-readiness and assurance support
- Considerations for scalability, integration and ongoing regulatory change
Who this guide is for
This guide supports sustainability, risk and compliance leaders, procurement teams and executives who are:
- preparing for or enhancing CSRD compliance
- responding to the evolving EU regulatory landscape
- evaluating sustainability data and reporting platforms
- seeking to improve data governance and operational efficiency
Download the guide
Get your copy of the updated CSRD software buyer’s guide and take the guesswork out of solution evaluation. Complete the form below to access the guide and start choosing software that aligns with your CSRD and wider EU compliance needs.
Key features of CSRD software
CSRD software is designed to simplify the reporting process, reduce manual effort, and minimise human error in data collection, analysis, and reporting. Here are some key features to look for:
Data collection and management
CSRD software can handle large volumes of sustainability data, including quantitative sustainability data and carbon emissions, ensuring accurate and comprehensive data collection.
Double Materiality Assessment
CSRD software facilitates a Double Materiality Assessment, helping companies identify and report the most significant sustainability risks and opportunities, aligning with the CSRD requirements.
Carbon management
CSRD software assists in measuring, managing, and reporting carbon emissions, including Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions, supporting robust carbon accounting practices.
ESG reporting
CSRD software supports ESG reporting, enabling companies to disclose their sustainability performance and progress towards more sustainable business practices.
Reporting process automation
CSRD software reduces manual effort and minimises human error, streamlining the entire reporting process from data collection to final reporting.
By leveraging these features, companies can enhance their sustainability reporting, ensure compliance with the CSRD, and improve their overall sustainability performance.
12 essential factors to consider when choosing CSRD software
1. Provider’s DNA
2. System setup & controls
3. Double Materiality Assessment
5. Carbon accounting strength
6. Analytics
7. Reporting
8. Targets & improved tracking
9. Audits & transparency
10. Beyond CSRD
11. Support & user-friendliness
12. Customisation & product development
Choosing the right CSRD software achieves compliance and better sustainability performance
Data integrity and accuracy in ESG reporting
CSRD mandates rigorous data validation to ensure the reliability of sustainability reports. The ideal software should provide automated data reconciliation, anomaly detection, and audit trails to maintain transparency and reduce reporting errors.
Interoperability with existing systems
Effective CSRD software should integrate seamlessly with existing financial, HR, and operational platforms to streamline data aggregation. API connectivity and modular frameworks allow organisations to synchronise sustainability data across multiple business functions, improving reporting efficiency.
Automating ESG reporting to reduce manual effort
Manual ESG data collection is time-consuming and prone to errors. Advanced CSRD software automates data collection, standardises metrics, and generates real-time dashboards, allowing sustainability teams to focus on strategy rather than administration.
Ensuring regulatory readiness with real-time updates
The evolving nature of ESG regulations requires businesses to stay agile. The right CSRD software should include automated regulatory updates, ensuring compliance with the latest reporting requirements while reducing the risk of non-compliance penalties.
To gain access to 80 carefully curated questions to ask providers of CSRD software when assessing their suitability for your business, submit your details in the form below.
