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Start Your ESG Journey Today
Start Your ESG Journey Today
Need clarity on ESG compliance and sustainable strategy? We help SMEs and large enterprises align with CSRD and GRI standards, engage stakeholders, and deliver reports that inspire trust and measurable impact.
Need clarity on ESG compliance and sustainable strategy? We help SMEs and large enterprises align with CSRD and GRI standards, engage stakeholders, and deliver reports that inspire trust and measurable impact.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Here are the most common questions organizations ask before starting their ESG and sustainability journey.
What is CSRD and does it apply to SMEs?
The Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) requires large EU companies with 250+ employees, €40M+ turnover, or €20M+ in assets to report standardized ESG data. From 2026, listed SMEs will also be required to report, while non-listed SMEs face growing pressure from clients and banks.
What is the deadline for CSRD compliance?
The first companies will need to report in 2025 for the 2024 financial year. By 2026, thousands of organizations across Europe must comply, including listed SMEs. Starting early is key to avoid last-minute risks.
What happens if a company does not comply with CSRD?
Non-compliance can result in financial penalties, legal risks, reputational damage, and loss of investor trust. In some EU states, fines can reach millions of euros. Proactive compliance avoids costly sanctions.
What is the difference between ESG and sustainability reporting?
ESG reporting focuses on measurable performance in Environmental, Social, and Governance areas. Sustainability reporting is broader, often including long-term goals and narratives. Under CSRD, ESG disclosures are mandatory and standardized.
Why is double materiality important in ESG?
Double materiality assesses both how ESG factors impact the company financially and how the company impacts society and the environment. It is a cornerstone of CSRD and ensures balanced reporting.
How can Arelya help us prepare for CSRD compliance?
We provide gap analysis, double materiality assessments, and audit-ready ESG reports aligned with CSRD, GRI, ISSB, and EU Taxonomy. With our platform Rylio™, data collection and reporting are faster, traceable, and compliant.
Is ESG reporting only relevant for large companies?
Is ESG reporting only relevant for large companies? No. Even if SMEs are not directly regulated, clients, banks, and supply chains increasingly require ESG disclosures. Early adopters gain a competitive advantage and stronger credibility.
How much does CSRD compliance cost?
The cost depends on company size, data availability, and readiness. For many organizations, it ranges from €50,000 to several hundred thousand euros, especially if external assurance is required. Arelya offers scalable solutions for both SMEs and large enterprises.
What makes Arelya different from other ESG consultancies?
Arelya combines 10+ years of advisory expertise with technology (Rylio™). We focus on clarity, audit-readiness, and tailored solutions for both SMEs and global enterprises, ensuring compliance without unnecessary complexity.
What is CSRD and does it apply to SMEs?
The Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) requires large EU companies with 250+ employees, €40M+ turnover, or €20M+ in assets to report standardized ESG data. From 2026, listed SMEs will also be required to report, while non-listed SMEs face growing pressure from clients and banks.
What is the deadline for CSRD compliance?
The first companies will need to report in 2025 for the 2024 financial year. By 2026, thousands of organizations across Europe must comply, including listed SMEs. Starting early is key to avoid last-minute risks.
What happens if a company does not comply with CSRD?
Non-compliance can result in financial penalties, legal risks, reputational damage, and loss of investor trust. In some EU states, fines can reach millions of euros. Proactive compliance avoids costly sanctions.
What is the difference between ESG and sustainability reporting?
ESG reporting focuses on measurable performance in Environmental, Social, and Governance areas. Sustainability reporting is broader, often including long-term goals and narratives. Under CSRD, ESG disclosures are mandatory and standardized.
Why is double materiality important in ESG?
Double materiality assesses both how ESG factors impact the company financially and how the company impacts society and the environment. It is a cornerstone of CSRD and ensures balanced reporting.
How can Arelya help us prepare for CSRD compliance?
We provide gap analysis, double materiality assessments, and audit-ready ESG reports aligned with CSRD, GRI, ISSB, and EU Taxonomy. With our platform Rylio™, data collection and reporting are faster, traceable, and compliant.
Is ESG reporting only relevant for large companies?
Is ESG reporting only relevant for large companies? No. Even if SMEs are not directly regulated, clients, banks, and supply chains increasingly require ESG disclosures. Early adopters gain a competitive advantage and stronger credibility.
How much does CSRD compliance cost?
The cost depends on company size, data availability, and readiness. For many organizations, it ranges from €50,000 to several hundred thousand euros, especially if external assurance is required. Arelya offers scalable solutions for both SMEs and large enterprises.
What makes Arelya different from other ESG consultancies?
Arelya combines 10+ years of advisory expertise with technology (Rylio™). We focus on clarity, audit-readiness, and tailored solutions for both SMEs and global enterprises, ensuring compliance without unnecessary complexity.
What is CSRD and does it apply to SMEs?
The Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) requires large EU companies with 250+ employees, €40M+ turnover, or €20M+ in assets to report standardized ESG data. From 2026, listed SMEs will also be required to report, while non-listed SMEs face growing pressure from clients and banks.
What is the deadline for CSRD compliance?
The first companies will need to report in 2025 for the 2024 financial year. By 2026, thousands of organizations across Europe must comply, including listed SMEs. Starting early is key to avoid last-minute risks.
What happens if a company does not comply with CSRD?
Non-compliance can result in financial penalties, legal risks, reputational damage, and loss of investor trust. In some EU states, fines can reach millions of euros. Proactive compliance avoids costly sanctions.
What is the difference between ESG and sustainability reporting?
ESG reporting focuses on measurable performance in Environmental, Social, and Governance areas. Sustainability reporting is broader, often including long-term goals and narratives. Under CSRD, ESG disclosures are mandatory and standardized.
Why is double materiality important in ESG?
Double materiality assesses both how ESG factors impact the company financially and how the company impacts society and the environment. It is a cornerstone of CSRD and ensures balanced reporting.
How can Arelya help us prepare for CSRD compliance?
We provide gap analysis, double materiality assessments, and audit-ready ESG reports aligned with CSRD, GRI, ISSB, and EU Taxonomy. With our platform Rylio™, data collection and reporting are faster, traceable, and compliant.
Is ESG reporting only relevant for large companies?
Is ESG reporting only relevant for large companies? No. Even if SMEs are not directly regulated, clients, banks, and supply chains increasingly require ESG disclosures. Early adopters gain a competitive advantage and stronger credibility.
How much does CSRD compliance cost?
The cost depends on company size, data availability, and readiness. For many organizations, it ranges from €50,000 to several hundred thousand euros, especially if external assurance is required. Arelya offers scalable solutions for both SMEs and large enterprises.
What makes Arelya different from other ESG consultancies?
Arelya combines 10+ years of advisory expertise with technology (Rylio™). We focus on clarity, audit-readiness, and tailored solutions for both SMEs and global enterprises, ensuring compliance without unnecessary complexity.