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Global Reporting Initiative (GRI)

The program provides a unique opportunity to gain expertise and global recognition in sustainability reporting with the GRI Standards.

About this course 

The GRI Professional Certification Program offers globally applicable and recognised professional development for individuals operating in the sustainability field. The courses focus on:

  • enhancing knowledge, expertise and skills required to apply the GRI Standards
  • improving the quality of sustainability reporting

The University of Southampton is a GRI-certified training partner and we offer all 3 modules leading to GRI-certified sustainability professional status.

  • Reporting with GRI Standards
  • Reporting on Human Rights with GRI Standards
  • Integrating the SDGs into sustainability reporting

Who is this course for

The course is designed for senior managers, board of directors, sustainability committee members, auditors, academics, accountants, lawyers, regulators, charity and public sector workers, and NGO workers. 

Course lead

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Course details

 

  • Duration: 3 days
  • Fee: £1,500 plus VAT

The following start dates are available: 

  • 23 to 25 April 2024
  • 27 to 29 May 2024
  • 24 to 26 June 2024
  • 24 to 26 July 2024

Course content

 

This course blends the theory of the GRI standards with suggestions for practical applications.

Introduction 
Part 1: GRI Standards fundamentals 
Part 2: The system of GRI Standards 
Part 3.1: Reporting requirements and principles 
Part 3.2: Determining material topics 
Part 3.3: Reporting on material topics & GRI content index 
Final knowledge check
Wrap-up 

Learning

 

At the end of this course, you should be able to:

  • understand the GRI standards
  • identify impacts and determine material topics
  • use the standards for best practise impact reporting

Course details

 

  • Duration: 1 day
  • Fee: £500 plus VAT

Course content

 

This course offers a holistic view of the relevance of human rights and human rights transparency for organisations.

Introduction
Part 1: Introduction to human rights and human rights reporting
Part 2: Fundamentals of the GRI Standards related to human rights
Part 3: Reporting expectations for human rights set out in the GRI Standards
Final knowledge check
Wrap up and take aways

Learning

 

At the end of this course, you should be able to:

  • report on human rights using the GRI standards

Course details

 

  • Duration: 1 day
  • Fee: £500 plus VAT

Course content

 

This course explores the global sustainability challenges addressed by the Global Goals and defines the business case for engaging with the SDGs.

Introduction
Part 1: How the SDGs and sustainability reporting enable sustainable development
Part 2: Reporting on the SDGs: current trends, challenges, and opportunities
Part 3: Integrating the SDGs into sustainability reporting
Part 4: Manage impacts and implement change
Wrap-up

Learning

 

At the end of this course, you should be able to:

  • understand the role of sustainability reporting and how it contributes to sustainable development 
  • interpret the current trends, challenges, and opportunities faced by organisations 

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For further information please email the course lead, Professor Ven Tauringana.

Professor Ven Tauringana