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OVERVIEW

OVERVIEW

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Key Highlights

  • Clear introduction to the GRI system, its evolution, and global adoption.
  • Step-by-step guidance on Universal Standards (GRI 1, 2, 3).
  • Practical walkthrough of Topic Standards across economic, environmental, and social themes.
  • Exploration of Sector Standards and their role in identifying industry-specific impacts.
Learning Objectives

Learning Objectives

  • Understand the foundations, principles, and structure of the GRI Standards.
  • Learn the requirements for reporting “in accordance” with the Standards.
  • Gain practical skills to determine and manage material topics (GRI 3).
  • Apply GRI disclosures across general, topic, and sector standards.
  • Enhance report credibility and stakeholder trust through proper use of GRI.

Who is it for?

  • Sustainability and CSR professionals
  • Compliance, Finance, and Governance officers
  • ESG reporting teams and consultants
  • Corporate communications and investor relations teams
  • Students, educators, and practitioners pursuing careers in ESG reporting

Course Outline

Module-1

Module-1

GRI Standards

  • Overview of GRI and Its Evolution
  • Basic Concepts and Structure of the GRI Standards
  • Reporting Principles and Requirements (GRI 1)
Module-2

Module-2

General Disclosures of the Organization (GRI-2)

  • Overview of GRI 2: General Disclosures 2021
  • Disclosures under GRI 2
  • Sample Pages from Sustainability Reports
Module-3

Module-3

Guidance on Materiality Assessment (GRI-3)

  • Overview of GRI 3: Material Topics
  • Guidance on Determining Material Topics
  • Disclosures under GRI-3
Module-4

Module-4

Topic Standards

  • Overview of Topic Standards
  • Disclosures under each Topic Standard
  • Sample Pages from Sustainability Reports and Data Templates
Module-5

Module-5

Sector Standards and Summary (GRI-5)

  • Introduction to Sector Standards
  • Overview of Existing Sector Standards
  • GRI Standards: Summary and Future Outlook