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ESRS S1 — Own Workforce

LearnWorlds Course Architecture & Blueprint

Course Title: ESRS S1 – Own Workforce Course Code: ESRS-S1 Client Type: EcoWorld branded (SME) — [ECOWORLD] throughout Delivery: Fully online via LearnWorlds Target Date: May 1, 2026 Lead Facilitator: Bjarne NJ Pedersen, CEO Total Modules: 19 (Welcome + 17 DRs + Integration wrap-up) Quiz Bank: 170 questions (17 DR modules × 10 questions) Final Exam: 40 questions drawn randomly, 75% pass Module Pass Threshold: 80% (8 of 10) Estimated Total Duration: ~2 full days (16–18 hours of learning)


Course Description (for LearnWorlds listing page)

ESRS S1 is the largest and most operationally impactful standard in the European Sustainability Reporting Standards framework. It covers every dimension of how a company treats its own workforce — from policies and due diligence to pay equity, health and safety, diversity, work-life balance, and grievance mechanisms.

This masterclass walks you through all 17 Disclosure Requirements, one module at a time. Each module includes a video introduction, a standalone ebook, a practical exercise, and a quiz. Three case studies ground the theory in realistic European business scenarios. By the end, you will be able to read, critique, and contribute to any S1 disclosure with confidence.

No prior knowledge is required. Suitable for all seniority levels.


Module Map

Section 0 — Welcome & Orientation

ItemTypeDetails
Video 0VideoWelcome to ESRS Masterclass S1 (~3 min)
Course RoadmapPageVisual module map, estimated durations, how to navigate
How to Use This CoursePageEbook → Video → Exercise → Quiz flow explained

Section 1 — Module 1: S1-1 Policies on Own Workforce

ItemTypeDetails
Video 1Video~7 min
Ebook M01Ebook/PDFS1-1 theory content (~14 min read)
Exercise 1.1ActivityCritique a sample workforce policy
Quiz M01Quiz10 questions, 80% pass, from Module 1 pool

Section 2 — Module 2: S1-2 Processes for Engaging with Workers

ItemTypeDetails
Video 2Video~7 min
Ebook M02Ebook/PDFS1-2 theory content (~13 min read)
Exercise 2.1ActivityMap engagement channels for a sample company
Quiz M02Quiz10 questions, 80% pass

Section 3 — Module 3: S1-3 Remediation Processes

ItemTypeDetails
Video 3Video~6 min
Ebook M03Ebook/PDFS1-3 theory content (~12 min read)
Exercise 3.1ActivityDesign a grievance mechanism
Quiz M03Quiz10 questions, 80% pass

Section 4 — Module 4: S1-4 Material Impacts, Risks & Opportunities

ItemTypeDetails
Video 4Video~7 min
Ebook M04Ebook/PDFS1-4 theory content (~14 min read)
Exercise 4.1ActivityDouble materiality assessment for workforce topics
Quiz M04Quiz10 questions, 80% pass

Section 5 — Module 5: S1-5 Targets

ItemTypeDetails
Video 5Video~6 min
Ebook M05Ebook/PDFS1-5 theory content (~13 min read)
Exercise 5.1ActivityDraft SMART workforce targets
Quiz M05Quiz10 questions, 80% pass

Section 6 — Module 6: S1-6 Characteristics of the Workforce

ItemTypeDetails
Video 6Video~7 min
Ebook M06Ebook/PDFS1-6 theory content (~13 min read)
Exercise 6.1ActivityBuild a workforce profile from sample data
Quiz M06Quiz10 questions, 80% pass

Section 7 — Module 7: S1-7 Characteristics of Non-Employee Workers

ItemTypeDetails
Video 7Video~6 min
Ebook M07Ebook/PDFS1-7 theory content (~12 min read)
Exercise 7.1ActivityIdentify non-employee worker categories
Quiz M07Quiz10 questions, 80% pass

Section 8 — Module 8: S1-8 Collective Bargaining Coverage

ItemTypeDetails
Video 8Video~6 min
Ebook M08Ebook/PDFS1-8 theory content (~12 min read)
Exercise 8.1ActivityCalculate CBA coverage rates
Quiz M08Quiz10 questions, 80% pass

Section 9 — Module 9: S1-9 Diversity Metrics

ItemTypeDetails
Video 9Video~7 min
Ebook M09Ebook/PDFS1-9 theory content (~13 min read)
Exercise 9.1ActivityAnalyse diversity data and identify gaps
Quiz M09Quiz10 questions, 80% pass

Section 10 — Module 10: S1-10 Adequate Wages

ItemTypeDetails
Video 10Video~7 min
Ebook M10Ebook/PDFS1-10 theory content (~14 min read)
Exercise 10.1ActivityLiving wage gap analysis
Quiz M10Quiz10 questions, 80% pass

Section 11 — Module 11: S1-11 Social Protection

ItemTypeDetails
Video 11Video~6 min
Ebook M11Ebook/PDFS1-11 theory content (~12 min read)
Exercise 11.1ActivityMap social protection coverage
Quiz M11Quiz10 questions, 80% pass

Section 12 — Module 12: S1-12 Persons with Disabilities

ItemTypeDetails
Video 12Video~6 min
Ebook M12Ebook/PDFS1-12 theory content (~12 min read)
Exercise 12.1ActivityAccessibility audit checklist
Quiz M12Quiz10 questions, 80% pass

Section 13 — Module 13: S1-13 Training and Skills Development

ItemTypeDetails
Video 13Video~6 min
Ebook M13Ebook/PDFS1-13 theory content (~12 min read)
Exercise 13.1ActivityCalculate training KPIs
Quiz M13Quiz10 questions, 80% pass

Section 14 — Module 14: S1-14 Health and Safety

ItemTypeDetails
Video 14Video~8 min
Ebook M14Ebook/PDFS1-14 theory content (~15 min read)
Exercise 14.1ActivityLTIR calculation and root-cause analysis
Quiz M14Quiz10 questions, 80% pass

Section 15 — Module 15: S1-15 Work-Life Balance

ItemTypeDetails
Video 15Video~6 min
Ebook M15Ebook/PDFS1-15 theory content (~12 min read)
Exercise 15.1ActivityWork-life balance policy review
Quiz M15Quiz10 questions, 80% pass

Section 16 — Module 16: S1-16 Remuneration Metrics

ItemTypeDetails
Video 16Video~7 min
Ebook M16Ebook/PDFS1-16 theory content (~14 min read)
Exercise 16.1ActivityGender pay gap calculation
Quiz M16Quiz10 questions, 80% pass

Section 17 — Module 17: S1-17 Incidents, Complaints & Severe Impacts

ItemTypeDetails
Video 17Video~7 min
Ebook M17Ebook/PDFS1-17 theory content (~13 min read)
Exercise 17.1ActivityIncident classification and disclosure exercise
Quiz M17Quiz10 questions, 80% pass

Section 18 — Module 18: Integration, Financial Effects & Next Steps

ItemTypeDetails
Video 18Video~6 min
Ebook M18Ebook/PDFIntegration, cross-standard links, 90-day plan (~15 min read)
Exercise 18.1ActivityBuild your S1 disclosure roadmap
Quiz M18Quiz10 questions, 80% pass — integration-level questions

Section 19 — Assessment

ItemTypeDetails
Final ExamQuiz40 questions, randomised from all 18 module pools, 75% pass
CertificateCertificate[ECOWORLD] branded, auto-populated in LearnWorlds

Toolkit Files & Unlock Points

#FileUnlocks At
00LearnWorlds Architecture (this file)Admin only
01Quiz Bank — Human-Readable (.mdx)Admin only
02Facilitator Guide (.docx)Section 0
03Participant Workbook (.docx)Section 0
04Case Studies A/B/C (.docx)Section 4 (after S1-3)
05Own Workforce Policy Template (.docx)Section 1 (with S1-1)
06S1 Disclosure Template (.docx)Section 6 (once quantitative DRs begin)
07Certificate Template (.docx)Section 19 (assessment)
08Workforce Assessment Questionnaire (.xlsx)Section 6
09Social Maturity & Risk Tracker (.xlsx)Section 10 (mid-course)
10Workforce KPI Dashboard (.xlsx)Section 14 (once most metrics are covered)
11LearnWorlds Quiz Bank Import (.xlsx)Admin only

Case Studies

CaseCompanyTypeCore Topic
AMeridianTech (German IT services, ~2,000 employees)Policy / Due DiligenceContractor workforce with no grievance mechanism; policy rewrite + S1-2 engagement process
BNordCare Group (Scandinavian healthcare, ~8,000 employees)Risk DecisionStaffing crisis; adequate wages (S1-10) vs budget pressure; shows workforce investment reduces turnover
CAtlasLogistics (European logistics, ~15,000 employees)Ethics / GovernanceWhistleblower reports underreported H&S injuries; company self-reports, reforms, wins major contract

Dashboard KPIs (File 10) — 12 proposed metrics

#KPIMaps to DR
1Total headcount (employees + non-employees)S1-6, S1-7
2Collective bargaining coverage rate (%)S1-8
3Gender diversity in management (%)S1-9
4Adequate wage coverage rate (%)S1-10
5Social protection coverage rate (%)S1-11
6Disability inclusion rate (%)S1-12
7Training hours per employeeS1-13
8Training investment per employee (€)S1-13
9Lost-time injury rate (LTIR)S1-14
10Work-related fatalitiesS1-14
11Gender pay gap (%)S1-16
12Grievance resolution rate (%)S1-3, S1-17

Quarterly Refresher Schedule

QuarterFocusFormat
Q3 2026Regulatory update: Omnibus I effects on S1, ESRS 2.0 social changesLive webinar + updated ebook sections
Q4 2026Data collection deep-dive: S1-6 through S1-9 workforce profilingWorkshop + updated questionnaire
Q1 2027Assurance readiness: what auditors look for in S1 disclosuresLive Q&A + checklist
Q2 2027Cross-standard integration: S1 ↔ S2 (workers in value chain)Case study refresh

International Frameworks Underpinning S1

FrameworkRelevance to S1
UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights (UNGPs)Protect, Respect, Remedy — the backbone of S1-1 through S1-3
ILO Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at WorkCore labour standards: freedom of association, collective bargaining, forced labour, child labour, discrimination
ILO Tripartite Declaration on MNEsSocial policy expectations for multinational enterprises
OECD Guidelines for Multinational EnterprisesDue diligence expectations across the value chain
EU Charter of Fundamental RightsRight to fair working conditions, collective bargaining, non-discrimination
European Pillar of Social Rights20 principles covering employment, social protection, inclusion

[ECOWORLD] Sustainability Academy — ESRS S1 Course Architecture v1.0 — April 2026

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