00 — LearnWorlds Course Architecture Blueprint
ESRS Masterclass E3 – Water Resources
School
[ECOWORLD] Sustainability Academy
Course
ESRS Masterclass E3 – Water Resources
Delivery Format
Fully online (LearnWorlds) | English + main EU languages (auto-translated)
Total Duration
~4–4.5 hours (half-day equivalent, self-paced)
Assessment
- Module quizzes: 10 questions each, 80% pass, unlimited retakes (24h cooldown after 3rd)
- Final exam: 40 questions drawn randomly from all module groups, 80% pass
- Certificate: Auto-issued on course completion + final exam pass, valid 12 months
Quarterly Refreshers
- Q1: Sector deep-dive (e.g. food & beverage, chemicals, textiles, mining — water hotspots)
- Q2: Regulatory update (Water Framework Directive, EU water reuse rules, basin-level regulation)
- Q3: Case study review (real-world E3 disclosures and water stewardship programmes)
- Q4: Annual disclosure review (required for certificate renewal)
Important Scope Changes (July 2025 Update)
| Change | Details |
|---|---|
| Marine resources removed | Marine resources are now addressed under ESRS E4 (biodiversity) and E5 (circular economy). E3 focuses exclusively on water. |
| Water scope clarified | Includes freshwater, surface water, groundwater, seawater, produced water, and third-party water. |
| E3-4 now mandatory | Water consumption, withdrawals, discharges, recycled/reused, and stored water are mandatory disclosures. |
| High water-risk areas | Separate figures required for total consumption in high water-risk (water-stressed) areas. |
| Intensity metric removed | Water intensity ratio has been removed from E3-4. Report absolute figures only. |
| E3-5 financial effects | Removed from E3 and centralised under ESRS 2. |
Course Structure
SCHOOL: [ECOWORLD] Sustainability Academy
└── COURSE: ESRS Masterclass E3 – Water Resources
│
├── Section 0: Welcome & Orientation
│ ├── Video: Welcome to ESRS Masterclass E3 (3 min)
│ ├── Ebook/PDF: Course overview, objectives & scope changes
│ └── Download: Course syllabus & schedule (PDF)
│
├── Section 1: Module 1 — Policies on Water Resources (E3-1)
│ ├── Video: Why water policies matter (7 min)
│ ├── Ebook/PDF: E3-1 theory — policy scope, water stewardship, value chain
│ ├── Assignment: Review and critique a sample water stewardship policy
│ ├── Quiz: Module 1 Quiz (10 Qs, 80% pass)
│ └── Download: 05_water_stewardship_policy_template.docx
│
├── Section 2: Module 2 — Actions and Resources (E3-2)
│ ├── Video: From policy to action — water efficiency in practice (7 min)
│ ├── Ebook/PDF: E3-2 theory — water efficiency, reuse, treatment, watershed engagement
│ ├── Assignment: Prioritise 5 water management actions by impact and cost
│ ├── Quiz: Module 2 Quiz (10 Qs, 80% pass)
│ └── Download: 06_esrs_e3_disclosure_template.docx
│
├── Section 3: Module 3 — Water Targets (E3-3)
│ ├── Video: Setting measurable water targets (7 min)
│ ├── Ebook/PDF: E3-3 theory — target-setting for consumption, withdrawal, reuse
│ ├── Assignment: Set water reduction targets for a sample company
│ ├── Quiz: Module 3 Quiz (10 Qs, 80% pass)
│ └── Download: 10_water_dashboard.xlsx
│
├── Section 4: Module 4 — Water Consumption & Water Balance (E3-4)
│ ├── Video: Measuring your water footprint (10 min)
│ ├── Ebook/PDF: E3-4 theory — withdrawals, discharges, consumption, reuse, storage, high-risk areas
│ ├── Assignment: Build a water balance for a sample facility
│ ├── Quiz: Module 4 Quiz (10 Qs, 80% pass)
│ └── Download: 08_water_questionnaire.xlsx + 09_water_risk_tracker.xlsx
│
├── Section 5: Module 5 — Anticipated Financial Effects (E3-5 / ESRS 2)
│ ├── Video: Financial effects of water risk (6 min)
│ ├── Ebook/PDF: E3-5 theory — centralisation in ESRS 2, water scarcity costs, stranded assets
│ ├── Assignment: Estimate financial effects for 3 water scenarios
│ ├── Quiz: Module 5 Quiz (10 Qs, 80% pass)
│ └── Download: (uses disclosure template from Module 2)
│
└── Section 6: Assessment & Certification
├── Video: Course wrap-up & next steps (3 min)
├── Final Exam: 40 questions (random draw, all modules), 80% pass
├── Download: 07_certification_template.docx (preview)
└── Certificate: Auto-issued on pass (LearnWorlds native, valid 12 months)
Module Duration Summary
| Section | Module | Topic | Est. Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | Welcome | Orientation & scope changes | 15 min |
| 1 | Module 1 | E3-1: Policies on Water Resources | 35 min |
| 2 | Module 2 | E3-2: Actions and Resources | 40 min |
| 3 | Module 3 | E3-3: Water Targets | 35 min |
| 4 | Module 4 | E3-4: Water Consumption & Water Balance | 50 min |
| 5 | Module 5 | E3-5: Financial Effects (ESRS 2) | 30 min |
| 6 | Assessment | Final Exam & Certification | 30 min |
| Total estimated duration | ~4 hours |
Learning Objectives
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
- Explain the revised scope of ESRS E3, including the removal of marine resources and the clarified water definitions.
- Develop water stewardship policies covering all water sources (freshwater, surface, ground, sea, produced, third-party) and the value chain (E3-1).
- Build a complete water balance: withdrawals, consumption, discharges, recycled/reused, and stored water, with separate data for high water-risk areas (E3-4).
- Set measurable water reduction targets with base years, milestones, and context-based considerations (E3-3).
- Identify water-stressed areas using recognised tools (WRI Aqueduct, WWF Water Risk Filter) and apply the high-risk area disclosure requirements (E3-4).
- Prepare ESRS E3 disclosure narratives and quantitative data, including the centralised financial effects under ESRS 2 (E3-5).
File-to-Module Mapping
| File | Name | Primary Module(s) |
|---|---|---|
| 00 | LearnWorlds Architecture | All |
| 01 | Quiz Bank (MDX) | All |
| 02 | Facilitator Guide | All |
| 03 | Participant Workbook | All |
| 04 | Case Studies A, B, C | M4/M2/M1 |
| 05 | Water Stewardship Policy Template | M1 (E3-1) |
| 06 | ESRS E3 Disclosure Template | M1–M5 |
| 07 | Certification Template | Assessment |
| 08 | Water Assessment Questionnaire | M4 (E3-4) |
| 09 | Water Risk & Site Tracker | M4 (E3-4) |
| 10 | Water Monitoring Dashboard | M3/M4 |
| 11 | LearnWorlds Quiz Import (XLS) | All |
Key Regulatory & Framework Cross-References
| Framework | Relevance to E3 |
|---|---|
| EU Water Framework Directive (WFD) | Sets quality standards for water bodies; context for E3-4 discharges |
| EU Water Reuse Regulation | Standards for treated wastewater reuse; relevant to E3-2 actions |
| WRI Aqueduct | Tool for identifying water-stressed / high-risk areas (E3-4) |
| WWF Water Risk Filter | Alternative tool for water risk area identification |
| CDP Water Security | Widely used disclosure framework; complementary to E3 |
| Alliance for Water Stewardship (AWS) | Standard for responsible water management; reference for E3-1 policies |
| GRI 303 (Water & Effluents) | Complementary disclosure standard with similar metrics |
| UN CEO Water Mandate | Corporate water stewardship principles |
Water Source Definitions (Clarified Scope)
| Source | Definition |
|---|---|
| Freshwater | Water with TDS ≤1,000 mg/L from any source |
| Surface water | Rivers, lakes, reservoirs, wetlands |
| Groundwater | Water from aquifers accessed via wells or boreholes |
| Seawater | Oceanic water (including desalination intake) |
| Produced water | Water generated as a byproduct of industrial processes (e.g. oil & gas, mining) |
| Third-party water | Municipal supply, water from other organisations, purchased or transferred water |
LearnWorlds Settings Checklist
- Course drip: All sections available immediately (self-paced)
- Quiz settings: 80% pass, unlimited retakes, 24h cooldown after 3rd attempt
- Final exam: 40 random questions from all groups, 80% pass
- Certificate: Auto-issue on completion + exam pass, 12-month validity
- Translations: Enable AI auto-translation to all EU languages
- Completion tracking: All lessons mandatory
- Refresher schedule: Q1/Q2/Q3/Q4 sessions configured as separate mini-courses
Document: 00_learnworlds_architecture.mdx Course: ESRS Masterclass E3 – Water Resources Version: 1.0 | April 2026 | [ECOWORLD] Sustainability Academy