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KGK-Approved TSRS Training
Corporate Sustainability Reporting Training combines expert trainers, comprehensive accredited content and assessed case studies. The Turkish Sustainability Reporting Standards (TSRS) entered into force through Public Oversight Authority (KGK) Board Decisions No. 21632 and 21634, published in Official Gazette No. 32414 (First Supplement) on 29 December 2023, which also identified the entities required to apply them. Accordingly, those entities must prepare sustainability reports for accounting periods beginning on or after 1 January 2024.
Corporate sustainability reporting under TSRS is a comprehensive undertaking requiring close collaboration with finance departments, substantial specialist expertise and full compliance with all relevant regulations.
Alongside mandatory corporate sustainability reporting introduced in 2024, improving the quality and reliability of reporting and sustainability assurance processes has therefore become essential.
In this context, a series of regulations has been introduced to standardise TSRS training and strengthen the competencies and capacity of the “green-collar”
workforce employed by organisations.
ANKON Consulting applied to the Authority for accreditation under these regulations and completed the required preparations. It has consequently been accredited by KGK to deliver Corporate Sustainability Reporting Training.
With a comprehensive programme and detailed case study developed with specialist academics and industry professionals, we are pleased to offer a strong choice for corporate sustainability reporting training.
ANKON Consulting has been accredited by the Public Oversight Authority (KGK) to deliver Corporate Sustainability Reporting Training in accordance with the Procedures and Principles published in Official Gazette No. 32566 on 4 June 2024.
***This training can also be scheduled on dates tailored to your organisation.
Why Take This Training?
A Critical Requirement for Access to Finance
Sustainability reporting demonstrates transparency and reliability to international funders and investors. This training helps organisations meet investors’ and banks’ financing requirements more readily.
An Advantage in Exports and Supply Chains
Under the European Union’s Green Deal, sustainability reporting is becoming a requirement for exporters and supply chain companies. Participants gain knowledge and skills that can strengthen their businesses’ competitiveness.
Alignment with Global Standards
By the end of the training, you will develop the skills to report your organisation’s sustainability strategies in line with national and international standards, including TSRS, IFRS and ESRS.
Corporate Reputation and Trust
Licensed specialists lead the integration of sustainability goals with financial strategies, strengthening confidence in your organisation in domestic and international markets.
Eight-Month Exemption Requirement
Added Value for Participants
- Training is delivered by specialists in accordance with KGK’s quality standards.
- Participants acquire the competencies needed to meet national and international sustainability reporting standards.
- The programme develops specialists capable of leading the integration of corporate sustainability goals and financial strategies.
- Participants receive a KGK-approved Training Certificate.
- Following the KSRU Licensing Examination planned by KGK as a complement to the training, successful candidates will receive a Corporate Sustainability Reporting Specialist Licence and be entered in KGK’s register.
Added Value for Participants
The programme aims to develop participants’ expertise in corporate sustainability and financial reporting, preparing leaders to support sustainable business transformation and skilled “green-collar” personnel to undertake organisations’ reporting and regulatory compliance work.
Learning Outcomes
Corporate Sustainability Reporting Training equips participants with theoretical and practical knowledge of sustainability and reporting, helping companies manage environmental, social and governance performance effectively. It also provides preparation for the Sustainability Reporting Specialist examination leading to official licensing by the Public Oversight, Accounting and Auditing Standards Authority.
- Understanding Sustainability
- Analysis of Legislation and Policies
- Sustainability Reporting Standards and Frameworks
- Integrating Sustainability into Corporate Strategy
- Measuring Sustainability Performance
- Emissions Management and Carbon Footprint Analysis
- Sustainable Finance Practices
- ESG and Social Responsibility Competencies
- Assurance and Emerging Trends
- Practical Skills
Target Audience
Corporate Sustainability Reporting Specialist Training is intended for individuals and organisations seeking to develop their knowledge and skills in sustainability and reporting.
The target audience includes:
- Corporate Sustainability Teams
- Senior Executives and Decision-Makers
- Corporate Finance and Management Specialists
- Audit and Consulting Firms:
- Public Institutions and Regulatory Bodies
- Academics and Researchers
- Sector Representatives and Civil Society Organisations
- Individuals Seeking to Develop
- a Career in Sustainability
There is no examination at the end of the training; participants receive a Training Attendance Certificate only. Attendance requirements must be met, and participation in the case study assessment session is mandatory to receive the certificate.
Training Content
Corporate Sustainability Reporting Training equips participants with theoretical and practical knowledge of sustainability and reporting, helping companies manage environmental, social and governance performance effectively. It also provides preparation for the Sustainability Reporting Specialist examination leading to official licensing by the Public Oversight, Accounting and Auditing Standards Authority.
- Understanding Sustainability
- Analysis of Legislation and Policies
- Sustainability Reporting Standards and Frameworks
- Integrating Sustainability into Corporate Strategy
- Measuring Sustainability Performance
- Emissions Management and Carbon Footprint Analysis
- Sustainable Finance Practices
- ESG and Social Responsibility Competencies
- Assurance and Emerging Trends
- Practical Skills
TRAINING HOURS: 1
MODULE: Introduction to Sustainability: Definition, Historical Perspective and the Pillars of Sustainability
TOPICS:
- Introduction to Sustainability: Definition
- Historical Perspective
- The Pillars of Sustainability
TRAINING HOURS: 1
MODULE: Sustainability Regulations and Their Impact on Sectors in Türkiye
TOPICS:
- UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Paris Agreement
- European Green Deal
- Fit for 55
- Climate Policies and Carbon Pricing
- Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD)
- Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD)
- European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS)
- Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM)
- Emissions Trading System (ETS)
- US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Climate Disclosure Rules
TRAINING HOURS: 1
MODULE: Key Sustainability Concepts
TOPICS:
- Climate Change
- Emissions Control and Management
- Circular Economy
- Zero Waste
- Biodiversity
- Resource Efficiency
- Ecosystem Security
- Responsible Consumption
TRAINING HOURS: 2
MODULE: Key Concepts and Principles of Corporate Sustainability Reporting
TOPICS:
- Drivers
- Objectives and General Scope
- Corporate Strategy and Sustainability
- Prioritisation Analysis
- Materiality / Double Materiality
- ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance)
- Performance Reporting
TRAINING HOURS: 2
MODULE: Corporate Sustainability Reporting Frameworks and Standards
TOPICS:
- Capital Markets Board Sustainability Principles
- Global Reporting Initiative (GRI)
- Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP)
- International Integrated Reporting Council (IIRC)
- Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD)
- Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB)
- European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS)
- IFRS Sustainability Disclosure Standards
TRAINING HOURS: 2
MODULE: Türkiye’s Green Deal Action Plan
TOPICS:
- Emissions Trading System
- Carbon Border Adjustment
- Green and Circular Economy
- Green Finance
- Links Between TSRS and CSRD, ESRS, CBAM and ETS
- Other Regulations
TRAINING HOURS: 19
MODULE: Turkish Sustainability Reporting Standards (TSRS 1)
TOPICS:
- TSRS 1 – Conceptual Foundations
- TSRS 1 – Core Content
- TSRS 1 – General Requirements
- TSRS 1 – Judgements, Uncertainties and Errors
TRAINING HOURS: 9
MODULE: Turkish Sustainability Reporting Standards (TSRS 2)
TOPICS:
- TSRS 2 – Conceptual Foundations
- TSRS 2 – Core Content
- Industry-Based Standards
- Accompanying Guidance
- Educational Materials, etc.
TRAINING HOURS: 3
MODULE: Emissions Control and Management
TOPICS:
- Main Greenhouse Gases and Carbon
- Major Sources of Greenhouse Gas Emissions
- Greenhouse Gas Reduction Approaches, Solutions and Projects: Examples
- Carbon Footprint Calculation Methodologies: GHG Protocol and ISO 14064
- Carbon Neutrality, Net Zero and Science-Based Targets
- Carbon Pricing Mechanisms: Carbon Tax and Emissions Trading Systems
TRAINING HOURS: 3
MODULE: Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Aspects of Sustainability
TOPICS:
- Corporate Social Responsibility
- Social Impact: Measurable and Non-Measurable
- Ethical Standards and Greenwashing
- Duty of Care
TRAINING HOURS: 2
MODULE: Other Key Developments in Corporate Sustainability Reporting
TOPICS:
- Sustainability Reporting Assurance
- Emerging Trends: Regulatory Updates, Digitalisation, ESG Ratings, etc.
TRAINING HOURS: 3
MODULE: Fundamentals of Finance and Financial Reporting
TOPICS:
- Conceptual Framework for Financial Reporting
- Illustrative Financial Statements and User Guidance
- Financial Statement Analysis
- Impact of Climate-Related Risks and Opportunities on Financial Statements: Examples
TRAINING HOURS: 3
MODULE: Sustainable Finance
TOPICS:
- Green Finance Taxonomy
- Types of Sustainable Finance
- Green and Sustainable Debt Instruments and Sukuk
- Sector Examples of Green Finance
TRAINING HOURS: 1
MODULE: Corporate Governance: Concepts, Communiqué and Principles
TOPICS:
- Corporate Governance: Concepts, Communiqué and Principles
TRAINING HOURS: 6
MODULE: Case Study
TOPICS:
- Case Study and Analysis
Each training hour is planned to last approximately 50 minutes.