September 19, 2025
Hands-On with XBRL: Tag, Test, Take OffUnderstanding machine readability - try it out and put it into practice
We enable you to make your reports machine-readable. It’s faster, easier, and far less complex than you might think.
UPDATE – September 22, 2025
The Federal Council has responded to a parliamentary inquiry regarding digital climate reporting and the implementation of XBRL: link.
We welcome the Federal Council’s clarification, as it provides practical guidelines and the necessary flexibility to comply with requirements without incurring unnecessary costs for transitional solutions.
At the same time, we would like to emphasize:
- Tagging plus by mms is not an XBRL transitional solution, but an integrated, field-tested application that continuously covers the current requirements in Switzerland and the EU.
- For AI and analytics to deliver precise and reliable results—and for you to maintain control over your data—they require structured data, which only XBRL or HTML can provide, not PDF.
- Machine-readability is not questioned by the EUOmnibus. On the contrary, with the European Single Access Point (ESAP), the EU will provide a central platform from 2027 that standardizes access to corporate, financial, and sustainability information across Europe. Required format: XBRL.
We continue to recommend integrating XBRL early into reporting processes. The sooner this integration begins, the more time teams and systems have to adapt and fully leverage its potential.
Your Investment
A one-day introductory workshop with our “Tagging Expert Training.” Our experienced tagging specialists work directly with your business case, define the scope together with you, and implement your requirements step by step.
The day begins with an introduction to the concept of machine readability: You’ll learn about the latest regulatory requirements and what they mean for your company. We’ll explain the technical side of XBRL, demonstrate the system solution, and apply tagging directly to your report.
What to Expect
- Morning: Regulations & technology explained – clear and practical for finance managers, sustainability officers, project staff, and other stakeholders.
- Getting hands-on with tagging: Already before lunch, you’ll practice first exercises directly in the system.
- Afternoon: High-level tagging of your company report – after a short introduction, you take the controls yourself.
Our Approach – Practical & Effective
A sample agenda for the workshop day looks like this:
- Starting point: regulatory framework
- Decisions: taxonomy and report sections
- System support: demo & tagging training
- Analysis of your company’s 2024 report and best practices
- First tags set by participants
- Definition of next steps & debriefing
Our Message
Jump in – take it on. One day is a worthwhile investment to confidently meet regulatory requirements. Start small: focus first on your climate report and tag only the minimum requirements. This already fulfills a duty for which your board is ultimately responsible.
«Get ready and get it done – it is even fun!»
By the end of the day, as a reporting lead, you’ll know you can easily handle XBRL compliance yourself – with our support always available if needed. You’ll also see the real value of the system: not just because it delivers the final result, but because it shields you from unnecessary complexity.
FAQ – Five common questions from the workshop
- Which departments should participate in the workshop?
We recommend involving all teams connected to the reporting project. At minimum, finance, sustainability, and key project staff. - Do we need to tag the entire report right away?
No. Start with the minimum climate-report requirements. That’s enough to meet regulatory obligations. The full scope can be built up step by step. - How technical do we need to get?
No IT background is required. Our experts guide you through the process, and you’ll practice directly on your own report. - What’s the tangible outcome of the workshop?
By the end of the day, you will:
- Know your company can meet regulatory obligations.
- Understand the requirements in the context of your business.
- Be able to assess the value of a system solution.
- Have actually set first tags in your own report.
- Be clear on the next steps for implementing machine readabilityXBRL. - Can the workshop also be run online?
We strongly recommend on-site workshops. Experience shows that in-person sessions are a critical success factor for internalizing the complex material.
Learning to swim means gaining fonfidence
See for yourself: even if the first step feels like a leap, with courage and guidance, uncertainty quickly turns into confidence – and even enthusiasm.
References
Many organizations have already completed the “Tagging Expert Training” successfully – and are enthusiastic about the results. A selection:
Get ready for the upcoming reporting season. Interested?
