Sustainability Reporting and GRI Standards
About This Course
Enhance your expertise in Sustainability Reporting and GRI (Global Reporting Initiative) Standards with our comprehensive course. This program is designed to equip professionals with the necessary skills and knowledge to develop sustainability reports that meet international standards. Learn how to assess environmental impacts, make informed decisions, and drive sustainable initiatives in your organization.
The course provides in-depth insights into GRI Standards, the world's most widely used sustainability reporting guidelines. Participants will gain practical experience in utilizing these guidelines to enhance their company's social responsibility profile and improve overall business performance. Our course empowers you to align your business strategy with sustainable development goals, thereby creating a positive impact on your company and society.
What You'll Learn
- Identify objectives of sustainability reports in accordance with organisational procedures
- Structure and collaborate with stakeholders on sustainability reportig based on GRI standards
- Proofread and submit sustainability reports with data displayed effectively to relevant stakeholders
Course Outline:
Topic 1: Overview of Sustainability Reporting
• What is sustainability and ESG?
• Sustainability risks and opportunities
• Benefits of sustainability reporting
• Regional regulatory trends in sustainability reporting
• Overview of SGX sustainability reporting guidelines
• Objectives of sustainability reporting
Topic 2: Sustainability Reporting based on GRI Standards
• What is Global Reporting Initiative (GRI)
• Outlining and structuring sustainability reports with GRI standards
• Different sections of a sustainability report based on GRI standards
o GRI 20x Economic reporting
o GRI 30x Environment reporting
o GRI 40x Social reporting
• Collaborating to draft sustainability reports
• Techniques and principles for effective sustainability report writing
Topic 3: Proofreading, Data Display, and Report Submission
• Engaging with your stakeholders
• Proofreading sustainablity reports
• Submitting reports to relevant stakeholders in line with GRI standards
• Methods of displaying data in sustainability reports
• Monitoring and measuring your performance
• Reporting your performance
Mode of Assessment
- Written Assessment
- Case Study
Entry Requirements
Knowledge and Skills
• Able to operate computer functions with minimum Computer Literacy Level 2 based on ICAS Computer Skills Assessment Framework
• Minimum 3 GCE ‘O’ Levels Passes including English or WPL Level 5 (Average of Reading, Listening, Speaking & Writing Scores)
Attitude
• Positive Learning Attitude
• Enthusiastic Learner
Experience
• Minimum of 1 year of working experience.
• Minimum 18 years old