ESG ComplianceResearch + Assess + Act

ESG Compliance
From Research to Action

Research Copilot answers your regulatory questions with cited evidence. Assessment Autopilot identifies gaps and generates prioritized action plans. Built for CSRD, DPP, PPWR, CSDDD, and more.

  • Research regulations with cited AI answers
  • Assess gaps and generate prioritized action plans
  • Track evidence across EU and national requirements
Evidence-firstAudit-ready outputsEU + country coverage
ESG Compliance - Environmental, Social, and Governance
Environmental
Governance
Compliance
Social

Key Compliance Milestones

2026+
DPP Registry

EU product passport infrastructure

2026+
PPWR Targets

Packaging recyclability requirements

2027+
Battery Passport

EV and industrial batteries

2027+
CSDDD Phase-in

Due diligence obligations begin

The Challenge

ESG Compliance Is Complex

EU frameworks and national requirements are interconnected, evolving, and jurisdiction-specific

Regulatory Fragmentation

Multiple frameworks with overlapping scopes and different timelines.

e.g., CSRD vs CSDDD vs ESPR scope definitions

Manual Research Burden

Hours spent finding applicable articles, delegated acts, and guidance.

e.g., DPP data carrier specs in delegated acts and annexes

Evolving Requirements

New standards and delegated acts published continuously.

e.g., ESRS sector standards and implementing measures

Multi-Jurisdictional Complexity

National transpositions and local requirements vary by country.

e.g., EPR registration: Sweden vs Germany vs France

Coverage

Comprehensive Regulatory Library

Research requirements across EU sustainability frameworks and implementation standards

Research and scope requirements across EU frameworks and national regulations. Every answer links to official sources you can verify.

Featured Frameworks and Regulations

EU + country · official sources

Deep coverage of major EU sustainability frameworks and country-specific requirements with direct links to official sources, cited evidence, and applicability scoping.

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Corporate Sustainability Reporting

Corporate sustainability reporting with ESRS standards; first wave applied for FY2024.

CSRD + ESRSEU Framework
Official references
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Sustainable Activities Classification

Classification system for sustainable activities; defines eligibility and alignment criteria.

EU TaxonomyEU Framework
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Ecodesign & Digital Product Passport

Framework expanding ecodesign to most products; introduces Digital Product Passport and restrictions on unsold goods destruction.

ESPR / DPPEU Framework
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Deforestation Regulation

Due diligence for listed commodities/products with geolocation evidence and operator/trader statements.

EUDREU Framework
Official references
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Packaging & Packaging Waste

Harmonised recyclability, recycled-content targets, labelling, DRS, reuse, and prevention targets; staged from 2025.

PPWREU Framework
Official references
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Sweden

Europe

National regulations, EPR schemes, and local compliance requirements for Sweden.

4 requirementsEnvironmental CodePackaging EPR+2 more
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United Kingdom

Europe

National regulations, EPR schemes, and local compliance requirements for United Kingdom.

1 requirementPackaging EPR (UK)
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France

Europe

National regulations, EPR schemes, and local compliance requirements for France.

2 requirementsAGEC LawInfo-Tri Labeling
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Netherlands

Europe

National regulations, EPR schemes, and local compliance requirements for Netherlands.

2 requirementsPackaging DecreeSingle-Use Plastics Rules
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Japan

Asia-Pacific

National regulations, EPR schemes, and local compliance requirements for Japan.

2 requirementsPlastic Resource Circulation ActContainers & Packaging Recycling Law
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Australia

Asia-Pacific

National regulations, EPR schemes, and local compliance requirements for Australia.

2 requirementsNGER SchemeProduct Stewardship Act 2011
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Singapore

Asia-Pacific

National regulations, EPR schemes, and local compliance requirements for Singapore.

3 requirementsResource Sustainability ActMandatory Packaging Reporting+1 more
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India

Asia-Pacific

National regulations, EPR schemes, and local compliance requirements for India.

3 requirementsPlastic Waste Management RulesE-Waste Management Rules 2022+1 more
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Brazil

Americas

National regulations, EPR schemes, and local compliance requirements for Brazil.

1 requirementPNRS

Additional EU Frameworks We Cover

CSDDD2027+

Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive

Human rights and environmental due diligence across value chains

Battery Reg2027+

EU Batteries Regulation

Battery passport, recycled content, and collection targets

Green Claims2026+

Green Claims Directive

Substantiation requirements for environmental marketing claims

EEDOngoing

Energy Efficiency Directive

Energy audits, management systems, and efficiency targets

Implementation Standards

Management Systems

  • ISO 14001 Environmental management
  • ISO 50001 Energy management

Footprinting & LCA

  • ISO 14040/44 Life cycle assessment
  • ISO 14067 Carbon footprint of products

GHG Accounting

  • ISO 14064 GHG quantification and verification
  • GHG Protocol Corporate emissions accounting

Water & Circularity

  • ISO 46001 Water efficiency management
  • ISO 59020 Circular economy measuring
Platform Capabilities

What Sorena Delivers

Structured outputs for every compliance workflow — from scoping to remediation

Core Capabilities

27 capabilities

Reporting & Disclosure

Double Materiality Assessment

Identify material sustainability topics with stakeholder input and impact analysis.

Materiality matrixStakeholder mapTopic prioritization
ESRS Gap Analysis

Map disclosure requirements against current practices and identify gaps.

Gap assessmentDisclosure checklistAction plan
Audit-Readiness & Tagging

Prepare for limited assurance with structured data and XBRL tagging guidance.

Data controlsTagging planEvidence package
SECR & GHG Reporting

Boundary selection, conversion factors, and disclosure drafting for energy and carbon.

Methodology guideDisclosure templateVerification pack

EPR & Packaging

Producer Applicability Test

Determine producer obligations and registration requirements by jurisdiction.

Role determinationThreshold checkObligation register
Registration & Affiliation

Prepare registration dossiers for national EPR schemes and PRO affiliations.

Registration packPRO selectionTimeline plan
Data Model & Reporting

Structure packaging data for annual reporting to EPR schemes.

Data schemaCSV templatesReporting calendar
Recyclability Assessment

Evaluate packaging against PPWR recyclability grades and design guidelines.

Grade assessmentDesign guidanceImprovement roadmap
Label Specifications

Artwork requirements for sorting labels, SUP markings, and deposit schemes.

Label specsArtwork checksStock run-down plan

Product & DPP

DPP Data Architecture

Design data models for product passport information and carrier options.

Data modelCarrier specsRegistry roadmap
Product Requirements Tracker

Track delegated acts and product-specific ecodesign requirements.

Requirements registerTimeline trackerUpdate alerts
Supplier Clauses & Contracts

Prepare supplier agreements for data collection and compliance obligations.

Contract templatesData requestsAttestation forms

Waste & Circularity

Waste Coding SOPs

Standard procedures for EWC classification and separate collection.

Coding guideDecision treeTraining materials
Hazardous Waste Register

Recordkeeping workflows for hazardous waste tracking and reporting.

Register workflowTransport controlsAnnual reports
Transporter Due Diligence

Verification of waste carriers and receivers for compliance.

Due diligence packLicense checksContract templates
Reverse Logistics Planning

Design take-back schemes for product stewardship and PNRS compliance.

Logistics planCollection pointsPartner agreements

Energy & Audits

SME/Non-SME Scope Test

Determine company classification for energy audit obligations.

Classification reportThreshold analysisEvidence pack
Auditor Brief & Selection

Prepare scope documentation and selection criteria for energy auditors.

Auditor briefRFP templateSelection matrix
Audit Report Template

Structured templates aligned to EN 16247 and national requirements.

Report templateFindings formatAction tracker
4-Year Cycle Tracker

Monitor audit cycles, deadlines, and renewal requirements.

Cycle calendarReminder systemCompliance log

Supply Chain & Due Diligence

Scope Scan & Risk Assessment

Identify commodities and geographies requiring due diligence.

Scope mappingRisk matrixPriority areas
Geolocation Schema

Design data collection for EUDR geolocation evidence.

Data schemaCollection SOPVerification checks
Statement Filing SOP

Prepare due diligence statements and operator declarations.

Filing workflowDeclaration templateEvidence checklist

Governance & Controls

Obligation Register

Central register of legal obligations with ownership and status tracking.

Register templateOwnership matrixStatus dashboard
Policy Templates

Environmental and sustainability policy templates and approval workflows.

Policy draftsApproval workflowVersion control
Monitoring Calendar

Compliance calendar with deadlines, reminders, and escalation paths.

Calendar viewReminder rulesEscalation matrix
Evidence & Audit Trail

Documentation controls for inspection-ready evidence sets.

Evidence packAudit trailInspection checklist
Why Sorena

Research and Assess with Confidence

Research Copilot answers questions with cited evidence. Assessment Autopilot identifies gaps and builds action plans. Both built for EU frameworks and country-specific requirements.

Unified Regulatory Library

All EU sustainability regulations indexed and cross-referenced.

What you get
  • Full text of CSRD, ESPR, PPWR, and more
  • Delegated acts and implementing measures
  • Cross-references between related articles

Timeline Awareness

Track implementation deadlines and compliance windows.

What you get
  • Phase-in schedules for CSDDD and DPP
  • PPWR recyclability target dates
  • ESRS reporting cycle reminders

Requirement Extraction

AI identifies applicable obligations from regulation text.

What you get
  • Natural language queries
  • Direct article citations
  • Scope and applicability guidance

Audit-Ready Evidence

Export cited answers for compliance documentation.

What you get
  • Source links to official EU texts
  • Paragraph-level citations
  • Exportable research sessions
Use Cases

From Research to Remediation

Research Copilot answers your questions. Assessment Autopilot identifies gaps and builds action plans.

Corporate Reporting (CSRD/ESRS)

Research ESRS disclosure requirements, double materiality concepts, and cross-framework alignment.

Inputs
  • Materiality topics
  • Company sector
  • Reporting year
Outputs
  • Disclosure gap assessment
  • ESRS requirements
  • Remediation action plan
Example questions (click to copy)

Supply Chain Due Diligence (CSDDD)

Understand due diligence obligations, risk assessment frameworks, and remediation requirements.

Inputs
  • Company size
  • Sector
  • Value chain scope
Outputs
  • Applicability timeline
  • Gap assessment
  • Due diligence action plan
Example questions (click to copy)

Product Compliance (DPP/ESPR)

Research Digital Product Passport requirements, repairability rules, and product-group delegated acts.

Inputs
  • Product category
  • Target market
  • Launch timeline
Outputs
  • DPP data requirements
  • Readiness assessment
  • Implementation roadmap
Example questions (click to copy)

Packaging & Circularity (PPWR)

Navigate recyclability grades, recycled content targets, and country-by-country EPR requirements.

Inputs
  • Packaging type
  • Markets
  • Material composition
Outputs
  • Compliance gap assessment
  • EPR registration plan
  • Target tracker
Example questions (click to copy)

Environmental Claims

Research substantiation requirements for green marketing claims and PEF methodology.

Inputs
  • Claim type
  • Product category
  • Evidence available
Outputs
  • Substantiation gaps
  • Evidence checklist
  • Risk action plan
Example questions (click to copy)

Energy & Resource Efficiency

Navigate EED energy audit requirements, BAT conclusions, and product ecodesign rules.

Inputs
  • Facility type
  • Energy consumption
  • Product category
Outputs
  • Audit gap assessment
  • BAT applicability
  • Compliance action plan
Example questions (click to copy)
What You Get

Audit-Ready Outputs

Research sessions and assessments produce structured, exportable deliverables with full traceability

In Every Answer

  • Inline citations to source articles
  • Links to official source documents
  • Exportable structured format

Typical Outputs

  • Gap assessment with priorities
  • Obligation register templates
  • Remediation action plans

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How It Works

From Scoping to Remediation

Research questions, identify gaps, and generate action plans — all with audit-ready evidence

Step 1

Scope

Define which regulations apply. Select frameworks (CSRD, DPP, PPWR) and jurisdictions (EU, Sweden, UK).

Step 2

Research

Ask questions via Research Copilot. Get cited answers from official sources — regulations, delegated acts, guidance.

Step 3

Assess

Run Assessment Autopilot to identify compliance gaps. Get a prioritized list of requirements with status.

Step 4

Act

Generate remediation action plans with owners and timelines. Track progress against prioritized gaps.

Step 5

Export

Export research sessions, gap assessments, and action plans. Maintain audit-ready evidence trails.

Research Quality

Evaluated Against Real Compliance Tasks

Independent benchmark comparing AI research assistants

In our January 2026 benchmark, two independent auditors scored AI responses against source documentation across 44 compliance research sessions. Sorena Research Copilot achieved full requirement coverage in the evaluated sessions. See the full report for methodology and per-session results.

Methodology, scoring criteria, and per-session results available in the full report.

FAQ

Common Questions

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