CSRD software: automate your reporting and stay compliant in 2026
The CSRD directive restructures the obligation to publish non-financial information for large European companies. With the Omnibus, thresholds have been raised and the timetable revised - but CSRD reporting requirements remain strict for the entities concerned. Effective CSRD software collects and manages your environmental ESG data, automates your ESRS reporting and guarantees the iXBRL compliance of your environmental and social sustainability report. Here is how to choose the right tool for your organisation and your internal stakeholders.
CSRD in 2026: what the Omnibus directive changes for your company
New thresholds, a revised timetable and simplified ESRS: everything that has changed for your reporting obligation.
CSRD software 2026
70% of reporting automated by Axiscope
ESG collection, double materiality, iXBRL tagging and a compliant ESRS report - in a few clicks.
-50%
Time to prepare the report
iXBRL
Compliant tagging included
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New thresholds
New CSRD thresholds: which companies are still subject to the obligation?
The Omnibus directive has thoroughly revised the CSRD's scope of application. The new conditions are cumulative: your company must now exceed both 1,000 employees and 450 million euros of turnover to fall within the mandatory scope. The number of European companies covered therefore falls from 50,000 to around 10,000 (source: wecount.io, 2026). Small and mid-sized companies outside this threshold can refer to the VSME standard to meet the ESG expectations of their partners and investors.
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Timetable
Revised timetable: waves 2 and 3 postponed to 2028 and 2029
The "Stop The Clock" law has pushed back the application timetable. Wave 2, which covered large non-PIE companies, is postponed from 2026 to 2028. Wave 3, for listed mid-sized and small companies, moves from 2027 to 2029. Only wave 1 remains active: Public Interest Entities with more than 500 employees publish their data for the 2024 financial year. This new timetable allows extra time to structure your approach - but that extra time should not delay preparing your data collection system.
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ESRS & iXBRL
Simplified ESRS and iXBRL tagging: the new publication requirements
EFRAG has proposed a simplification of the ESRS standards cutting mandatory data points by 61% (EFRAG, November 2025). This change lightens the declaration scope without removing the fundamental requirements. The information published must be integrated into the annual financial report in iXBRL format for listed companies. The assurance report by a statutory auditor remains mandatory. These regulatory and environmental changes reinforce the need for a tool able to evolve with the standards.
KEY FEATURES
The essential features of CSRD reporting software
Four functional pillars to check before choosing your solution.
Automated collection of environmental ESG data and Scope 1-2-3
Effective CSRD software centralises the collection of ESG indicators from all your entities. It covers environmental data (energy, water, waste, direct Scope 1 emissions), social and governance data and indirect Scope 2 and 3 emissions from your supply chain. Automating this collection reduces entry errors, guarantees traceability of sources and prepares the dashboards needed to manage your indicators continuously.
IRO double materiality analysis and the ESRS framework
Double materiality is at the heart of the ESRS standards: it requires you to assess both the impact of your activity on the environment and society (impact materiality) and the risks and opportunities these issues create for your organisation (financial materiality). IRO (Impacts, Risks and Opportunities) materiality analysis must be documented and audited. Good CSRD software structures this analysis against the ESRS standards, maintaining a traceable framework that stands up to scrutiny when the sustainability report is reviewed.
ESG dashboards and real-time indicator management
Dynamic dashboards make it possible to track the evolution of your ESG indicators in real time by entity, by country or by ESRS topic. These dashboards give management a consolidated view and make communication with stakeholders easier. They also make it possible to anticipate performance gaps and adapt your action plan before the financial year closes. Visualising your ESG data is also an asset for presentations to governance bodies.
Producing a compliant CSRD report: iXBRL tagging and assurance report
The sustainability report must be produced in a structured format including iXBRL (Inline Extensible Business Reporting Language) tagging for listed companies. This standard allows regulators and ESG platforms to read and compare data automatically. The software must generate this iXBRL tagging automatically from the data collected and produce an assurance report ready for the statutory auditor. Applying the XBRL and iXBRL standards guarantees harmonisation with the annual financial report within the management report. Check that the software includes these requirements natively and stays up to date with every revision of the ESG standards.
The 4 essential features of CSRD software in 2026
A checklist of the capabilities to check before choosing your ESRS reporting solution
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Automated ESG data collection
Scope 1, 2, 3 - environmental, social and governance indicators from every entity.
Critical
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IRO double materiality analysis
Documentation of impact and financial materiality against the ESRS standards. An auditable framework.
Critical
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ESG dashboards and management
Real-time tracking of indicators by entity, site or ESRS topic. Export for governance.
Important
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ESRS report production and iXBRL tagging
Generation of the sustainability report in iXBRL format for listed companies. Assurance report ready for audit.
Regulatory
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Free checklist: 12 criteria for choosing your CSRD software
ERP integration, ESRS coverage, iXBRL tagging, data security... Do not miss a single decisive criterion before making your decision.
Workiva, Sweep, Greenly, Axiscope: which one for which need?
Workiva, Sweep, Greenly: an overview of market solutions
The CSRD software market is structured around distinct profiles. Workiva is the international reference for listed companies with strict regulatory publication obligations: its strength is the integration of financial and non-financial reporting, but its deployment requires significant internal expertise and its cost is high. Workiva suits large multinationals with dedicated CSRD teams and a substantial budget. Sweep positions itself on Scope 3 management and the ESG supply chain for industrial companies. Greenly targets smaller companies with an accessible approach centred on carbon footprint. These players meet different needs - and none of them is anchored in procurement management the way Axiscope is.
The differentiating procurement angle: supply chain and QHSE
Axiscope stands apart through its anchoring in procurement and supplier quality processes. Where other CSRD solutions require manual entry of supplier data, Axiscope automatically collects ESG data directly from your supplier evaluation workflows, your tenders and your QHSE processes. This native integration reduces duplicate entry and improves the reliability of Scope 3 data. For procurement departments that must meet CSRD requirements while managing their supplier panel, this is a decisive operational advantage.
Decisive criteria: ERP integration, data security, vendor expertise
To choose your CSRD software well, assess five essential criteria. First, integration with your ERP (SAP, Oracle, MS Dynamics): a native connection guarantees consistency between your financial management and your sustainability report. Second, ESRS coverage and automatic application of standard revisions. Third, data security: certified hosting in Europe, transparency on access and processing. Fourth, a cloud SaaS model for continuous updates with no internal infrastructure. Fifth, the vendor's expertise and support: its audit experience and its responsiveness to regulatory change are objective criteria to assess.
Native ERP integration (SAP, Oracle, MS Dynamics)
ESRS coverage and automatic standard updates
Data security and certified European hosting
Cloud SaaS model with continuous updates
Vendor expertise and audit support
Procurement connectors and supplier data natively integrated
CSRD software comparison 2026: Axiscope vs the market
Technical and functional criteria - updated June 2026
Criterion
Axiscope
Workiva
Sweep
Greenly
Automated ESG data collection
✓ Native
✓
✓
Partial
Native ERP integration (SAP/Oracle)
✓ Certified
✓
Partial
✗
iXBRL tagging / ESRS report
✓ Included
✓
In progress
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IRO double materiality
✓
✓
✓
Partial
Supplier data / Procurement Scope 3
✓ Speciality
Partial
✓
✗
French SaaS, hosted in France
✓ France
✗ USA
✗ UK
✗
Accessible to smaller companies
Mid-sized/Large
✗ Large
Mid-sized company
✓ Small business
CUSTOMER EVIDENCE
They have transformed their CSRD reporting with Axiscope
Case studies, CFO / CSR director testimonials and measurable results.
-50%
Time to prepare the sustainability report
60-70%
Reduction in CSRD reporting hours
8 entities
Consolidated on a single platform
Case study: 50% less time preparing the sustainability report
An industrial company with reporting obligations for the 2024 financial year deployed Axiscope to structure its ESG data collection. Before deployment, its teams spent several weeks manually gathering environmental and social information from 8 separate entities. After six months of use, the time to prepare the sustainability report had been cut by 50%. Data traceability made the statutory auditor's review easier and strengthened stakeholder confidence in the quality of the reporting.
Testimonials: CFOs and CSR directors on their experience
"Before Axiscope, our CSRD reporting relied on Excel files shared between five departments. Collection took three months and every version was a source of error. Today the platform centralises everything: data arrives automatically from our suppliers, our dashboards are up to date in real time and the statutory auditor has full traceability." - CSR manager, French industrial group.
Measurable results: indicators and observed ROI
Companies using Axiscope for their CSRD reporting report measurable benefits: a 60 to 70% reduction in reporting hours, better quality of audited ESG information, management of environmental indicators on a single platform and smooth integration with their existing ERP. These results come from native automation of the collection process, which removes time-consuming manual tasks and frees your teams for analysis and decision-making. Axiscope's procurement expertise is particularly valuable for organisations that must also manage the ESG data of their supplier chain.
-50%
Reporting time
Your teams deserve better than spreadsheets
Like the industrial companies that have halved the time spent preparing their CSRD report, take the step with Axiscope.
The Axiscope Digital Sourcing & Procurement Platform centralises all your ESG indicators in a single environment: energy consumption, direct and indirect CO₂ emissions, waste volumes, the carbon footprint of your supply chain. This data feeds your CSRD reports directly, in line with the applicable ESRS standards. The platform is designed to collect data at source - from your suppliers, your industrial sites and your internal processes - with no re-keying or manual extraction.
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70% automation
Reporting automation: 70% of the process handled
Axiscope automates up to 70% of the CSRD reporting process. Data collection, multi-entity consolidation, validation and generation of compliance reports happen without repeated manual intervention. Your CSR and procurement teams focus on analysis, action plans and continuous improvement - not data entry. This automation reduces the risk of human error and guarantees consistent published information that your statutory auditor can verify.
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ERP connectors
Native ERP integration and multi-entity, multi-subsidiary collection
Axiscope connects to your ERP through certified connectors (SAP, Oracle, MS Dynamics) and open APIs for all other systems. The platform supports multi-entity and multi-subsidiary structures: each entity contributes its ESG information to a common repository, consolidated automatically at group level. This native integration removes silos and ensures consistency between your financial reporting and your sustainability report. It also simplifies the statutory auditor's review by guaranteeing full traceability of how consolidation rules are applied.
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French sovereignty
Sovereignty and security: a French solution, data hosted in France
Axiscope is a French SaaS vendor. Your ESG information is hosted in France, in a secure cloud environment. The solution is updated continuously to incorporate changes to the ESRS standards and new regulatory requirements - with no migration project and no service interruption. The aim: to give you local expertise on European regulation and full transparency on how your data is processed. Your users benefit from an interface designed for immediate adoption, with no complex training.
Axiscope CSRD software
Your CSRD compliance operational in 30 days
See how the Axiscope Digital Sourcing & Procurement Platform automates 70% of your ESRS reporting - with native ERP integration, iXBRL tagging and real-time dashboards.
Which CSRD software should I choose for my company?
The choice depends on your size, your multi-entity structure and your sector. For procurement departments managing a complex supplier panel, Axiscope offers native integration of supplier data into CSRD reporting. Request a demonstration to check the fit with your ERP processes and your ESRS obligations.
How much does CSRD software cost in 2026?
CSRD software costs between 5,000 and 30,000 euros a year for mid-sized companies and between 10,000 and 200,000 euros for large companies, depending on the number of entities and the modules activated (source: MEDEF study, 2024). ROI is quickly measurable through the reduction in time spent preparing the sustainability report and the improved reliability of audited data.
Which companies are still covered by the CSRD after the Omnibus?
After the Omnibus directive, the CSRD applies to companies exceeding both 1,000 employees and 450 million euros of turnover. Wave 1 covers Public Interest Entities with more than 500 employees for their 2024 data. Waves 2 and 3 have been postponed to 2028 and 2029.
Does Axiscope integrate with my existing ERP?
Axiscope offers certified connectors for SAP, Oracle and MS Dynamics, as well as open APIs for every other ERP. The connection requires no change to your existing infrastructure. Data flows from the ERP into Axiscope to feed CSRD reporting, following the standard flow: Axiscope connects to your ERP, which centralises your management data.
What is the difference between a carbon footprint and CSRD reporting?
A carbon footprint measures greenhouse gas emissions only. CSRD reporting covers a much broader scope: environment, social and governance (ESG), following the ESRS standards. A carbon footprint can be one indicator within the CSRD report, but it does not replace it.
What is double materiality in CSRD reporting?
Double materiality analyses two dimensions: the impact of your activity on the environment and society (impact materiality) and the ESG risks and opportunities that bear on your financial performance (financial materiality). This IRO analysis is mandatory in order to structure your report against the ESRS standards.
What is iXBRL tagging and why is it mandatory?
iXBRL (Inline XBRL) tagging is a standard format that embeds structured data directly in the HTML sustainability report. It is mandatory for listed companies subject to the CSRD and allows regulators and investors to read, compare and analyse your ESG data automatically. Axiscope generates this iXBRL tagging automatically from the data you collect.
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