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🌲 AI agent for sustainability report audit with Gmail and GPT-40

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1. Workflow Overview

Tags: Sustainability, CSRD, Reporting, ESG, Compliance, Automation Context Hey! I'm Samir, a Supply Chain Engineer and Data Scientist from Paris , founder of [LogiGreen Con...

Best for

  • Document Extraction automation workflows
  • AI Summarization automation workflows
  • intermediate n8n builders looking for reusable templates

Tools used

n8n-nodes-base.if, n8n-nodes-base.code, @n8n/n8n-nodes-langchain.agent, @n8n/n8n-nodes-langchain.lmchatopenai, @n8n/n8n-nodes-langchain.outputparserstructured, n8n-nodes-base.gmail, n8n-nodes-base.stickynote, n8n-nodes-base.extractfromfile

Source and attribution

This workflow is cataloged by N8N Workflows and links back to its original n8n.io source page by Samir Saci.

Original n8n.io source

1.1 Workflow description

Title
🌲 AI agent for sustainability report audit with Gmail and GPT-40
Workflow name
🌲 AI agent for sustainability report audit with Gmail and GPT-40

Tags: Sustainability, CSRD, Reporting, ESG, Compliance, Automation

Context

Hey! I'm Samir, a Supply Chain Engineer and Data Scientist from Paris, founder of
LogiGreen Consulting

We help companies automate sustainability workflows using AI, Data Analytics, and No-Code tools like N8N.

> Sustainability Reporting meets Automation with n8n!

πŸ“¬ For business inquiries, you can add me on Here

What is a CSRD XHTML Report?

Under the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD), companies must publish their ESG disclosures in a machine-readable XHTML format, embedding XBRL tags that make the report structured and standardized.

These files must follow strict formatting and tagging rules to ensure compliance, traceability, and accessibility for both regulators and analysts.

Who is this template for?

This workflow is designed for sustainability teams, ESG consultants, or developers who want to automatically check the structure and format of CSRD reports submitted in XHTML.

How does it work?

This N8N workflow automates the audit process:

  1. πŸ“€ Input Node β†’ Uploads or fetches the XHTML file via URL or Webhook.
  2. πŸ§ͺ Validates Structure β†’ Uses a custom code node to parse HTML and identify required tags (e.g., <ix:nonNumeric>, namespaces).
  3. πŸ“‹ Outputs a Report β†’ Returns a summary report of errors, warnings, and key metadata (like entity name, reporting period).
  4. πŸ“€ Export Option β†’ Save the results in Google Sheets or send via email.

Prerequisite

  • A sample XHTML file that you can find in my GitHub Repository
  • Google Sheets API and OpenAI API credentials

Next Steps

Follow the sticky notes inside each node to adjust parsing rules or extend validation to specific XBRL tags relevant to your sector (e.g., GHG emissions, water usage).

**πŸ“Ί Check my complete tutorial to understand how to use it: **

πŸŽ₯ Check My Tutorial

πŸš€ Interested in combining CSRD compliance with automation and analytics? Let’s connect on LinkedIn

Notes

  • This workflow includes an example XHTML file to test the validator.
  • You can plug this into your internal systems or even extend it with AI to auto-summarize the sustainability report.

This workflow has been created with N8N 1.82.1
Submitted: April 3rd, 2025

1.2 Logical Blocks

This catalog entry is organized from the workflow JSON. The node-level section below shows the executable blocks available for review before importing the template.

2. Block-by-Block Analysis

Block 1 - If

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.if - if
Config choices
Version 2.2

Block 2 - Check the format

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.code - code
Config choices
Version 2

Block 3 - AI Agent

Type / Role
@n8n/n8n-nodes-langchain.agent - agent
Config choices
Version 1.8

Block 4 - OpenAI Chat Model

Type / Role
@n8n/n8n-nodes-langchain.lmChatOpenAi - lmChatOpenAi
Config choices
Version 1.2

Block 5 - Structured Output Parser

Type / Role
@n8n/n8n-nodes-langchain.outputParserStructured - outputParserStructured
Config choices
Version 1.2

Block 6 - Reply

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.gmail - gmail
Config choices
Version 2.1

Block 7 - Extract the HTML

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.code - code
Config choices
Version 2

Block 8 - Sticky Note1

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.stickyNote - stickyNote
Config choices
Version 1

Block 9 - Sticky Note

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.stickyNote - stickyNote
Config choices
Version 1

Block 10 - Sticky Note2

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.stickyNote - stickyNote
Config choices
Version 1

Block 11 - HTML from binary

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.extractFromFile - extractFromFile
Config choices
Version 1

Block 12 - Email Trigger

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.gmailTrigger - gmailTrigger
Config choices
Version 1.2

Block 13 - Download Attachment

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.gmail - gmail
Config choices
Version 2.1

Block 14 - Sticky Note3

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.stickyNote - stickyNote
Config choices
Version 1

3. Summary Table

Workflow 🌲 AI agent for sustainability report audit with Gmail and GPT-40
Complexity intermediate
Nodes 14
Categories Document Extraction, AI Summarization
Author Samir Saci
Published 03 Apr 2025

4. Reproducing the Workflow from Scratch

  1. 1. Download the workflow JSON

    Use the JSON export at /data/workflows/3420/3420.json as the source template for this automation.

  2. 2. Import the template into n8n

    Open n8n, import the downloaded JSON, and review each node before activating the workflow.

  3. 3. Configure credentials and variables

    Replace placeholder credentials, API keys, webhook URLs, account IDs, and environment-specific values with your own settings.

  4. 4. Test with sample data

    Run the workflow manually or in a staging workspace, inspect node output, and confirm downstream systems receive the expected data.

  5. 5. Activate and monitor

    Enable the workflow only after testing, then monitor executions, errors, and rate limits during the first production runs.

5. General Notes & Resources

Review imported nodes carefully before activation. This catalog entry is intended to help you inspect the workflow structure, understand required services, and find related templates faster.

Node names, credentials, schedules, webhook paths, and external service limits may need adjustment for your workspace.

Frequently asked questions

What does 🌲 AI agent for sustainability report audit with Gmail and GPT-40 do?

Tags: Sustainability, CSRD, Reporting, ESG, Compliance, Automation Context Hey! I'm Samir, a Supply Chain Engineer and Data Scientist from Paris , founder of [LogiGreen Con...

What do I need before importing this workflow?

Review the workflow JSON, configure any required credentials in n8n, and test the automation in a safe workspace before using it in production.

Can I customize this workflow?

Yes. Use the block-by-block analysis and the downloadable JSON to inspect each node, then adjust credentials, prompts, schedules, filters, or destinations for your Document Extraction, AI Summarization use case.