Reporting with the GRI Standards
This course is designed for individuals seeking to gain a comprehensive understanding of the GRI Standards and how to use the Standards for best practice impact reporting. The course delivers a tailored learning experience that blends the theory of the GRI Standards with suggestions for their practical application. The course explains the structure and purpose of the GRI Standards and introduces the requirements for reporting in accordance with the Standards. It describes the process for identifying impacts and determining material topics, as well as how to report on impacts associated with each topic.
This course is aimed at a wide range of users, from sustainability consultants, CSR specialists, and reporters to C-suite executives and students in the field of sustainability and CSR reporting.
- Explain the structure and purpose of the GRI Standards
- Define the key concepts and reporting principles in the GRI Standards
- Identify the requirements for reporting in accordance with the GRI Standard
- Describe the process for identifying an organization’s impacts and determining material topics
- Report contextual information about an organization and how it manages its material topics
The learner is encouraged to read the GRI Universal Standards before taking the course.
Reporting on Human Rights with the GRI Standards
This course is self-paced, providing an in-depth overview and analysis of how to report on human rights with the GRI Standards. The course offers a holistic view of the relevance of human rights and human rights transparency for organizations. It describes the key concepts and the process for identifying impacts and determining material topics in the GRI Standards related to human rights.
This course is aimed at new and existing reporting practitioners as well as the sustainability professionals that assist them. Other users of the GRI Standards, such as students, academics, data users, or policy makers who want to understand and gain practical knowledge on how to report on human rights using the GRI Standards are also welcome to take this course.
- State the relevance of human rights and human rights transparency to business
- Describe the key concepts in the GRI Standards as well as the process for identifying impacts and determining material topics related to human rights
- Discuss the disclosures in the GRI Standards related to human rights, including the requirements and guidance
- Apply the GRI human rights-related disclosures by studying practical case studies"
To be able to fully understand the subject matter, a working knowledge of the GRI Standards is recommended.
