🔍 1. ESG & CSRD BASICS 

What is CSRD and who does it apply to? 
The Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) is an EU regulation requiring companies to disclose ESG-related risks, impacts, and opportunities. It applies to large and mid-sized companies, and soon to SMEs across Europe. 

What are ESRS standards? 
The European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS) define what and how companies must report on ESG topics under CSRD. There are 2 cross-cutting standards (ESRS 1 & 2) and 10 topical ones covering Environmental (E1-E5), Social (S1-S4), and Governance (G1) factors. 

What is a double materiality assessment? 
It’s the core CSRD principle — assessing what’s material both for the company and its stakeholders financially and for its environmental and social impact. 

🧩 2. OUR SOLUTION 

What does Advance Your Data (AYD) offer? 
We deliver secure, AI-powered dashboards and analytics to help mid-sized companies comply with ESG (CSRD) regulations while improving operational excellence — all hosted on Microsoft Azure. 

What makes AYD different from other ESG or BI providers? 
AYD combines real industry experience (Shell, cleantech, manufacturing) with modern analytics tools. We bridge the gap between compliance and performance — not just reporting for reporting’s sake. 

Do you only focus on ESG? 
No. In addition to ESG/CSRD readiness, we offer tailored operational analytics tools that help reduce downtime, manage compliance risks, and boost productivity. 

⚙️ 3. OPERATIONAL TOOLS & EXPERTISE 

Who is behind Advance Your Data? 
AYD is led by former Shell executives with 35+ years’ combined experience in energy, operations, and digital strategy. We’ve managed and modernized production assets — not just built reports. 

What kinds of operational tools do you provide? 
Tools are integrated securely and tailored to your processes, some examples include: 

• Asset management dashboards 

• Permit-to-work compliance tracking 

• Chemical or hazardous material reporting 

• Internal audit and safety performance tools 

• Predictive calibration and maintenance models 

Do I need to replace my current systems? 
No — our models and dashboards are built to work with your existing systems and data. Minimal IT effort required. 

Do you support Microsoft Fabric? 
Yes. For organizations using Microsoft Fabric, we integrate with it for richer, cross-platform analytics — particularly useful in scaling ESG reporting across departments. 

🔐 4. TECHNOLOGY & SECURITY 

Is your platform secure and compliant? 
Yes. Everything runs on Microsoft Azure and aligns with ISO 27001, GDPR, and EU CSRD expectations. We prioritize data protection and compliance. 

Do we need to involve our IT team? 
We make it easy. No major IT overhaul is needed. We design around your data availability, and only involve IT where integrations are needed. No heavy IT projects. We work with the data you already have (Excel, ERP exports, etc.) and configure dashboards securely in the cloud. 

How fast can we get results? 
You can have working dashboards and ESG insights in as little as 4-6 weeks. 

📈 5. CLIENTS & USE CASES 

What types of companies do you work with? 
Mostly mid-sized industrials, energy firms, cleantech, and manufacturing companies. We focus on those under pressure to comply with CSRD but lacking internal capacity.

What’s a typical use case? 
Clients use AYD for instance for: 

• First-time CSRD/ESG reporting readiness 

• Quick wins in safety and compliance 

• Gaining visibility over asset and energy performance 

• Internal stakeholder reporting using modern dashboards 

Can we start small? 
Yes. Our 90-Day ESG & Operational Health Check is designed to show value fast and help you assess your data readiness and priorities. 

Can you support operational dashboards too? 
Yes. We connect ESG insights to production, energy, and process KPIs so you get double value: for compliance and operations.  

💳 6. PRICING & NEXT STEPS 

How much does it cost? 
Our pricing is flexible and based on scope. We offer modular pricing depending on the scope (ESG-only, ESG + Ops, advisory only). ESG dashboards typically start at a few thousand euros per use case. Full-scale CSRD & operations projects are scoped with you. 

Is there a free consultation? 
Yes. We always start with a discovery call — no strings attached — to understand your needs and assess where to start. 

How long does onboarding take? 
Our dashboards can be up and running in 2–4 weeks, with full ESG readiness assessments delivered within 90 days. 

Do you support CSRD reporting templates? 
Yes. We provide visual dashboards and summary reports aligned with ESRS topics. We also collaborate with external ESG auditors or sustainability teams. 

What are the next steps to get started? 
Let’s plan a short discovery call. From there, we can map your needs and recommend a suitable pilot.