Transitioning to the GRI Standards 2021
In October 2021, the revised GRI Universal Standards 2021 were launched, to improve the quality and consistency of sustainability reporting as well as how organizations use the Standards to disclose their impact. The Transition course provides an overview of the updates to the GRI Standards, including the revision of the Universal Standards series, and the release of the first GRI Sector Standard for oil and gas. The course explains why the revisions to the Universal Standards took place and how the revision process was concluded.
Course Content
This course is structured as follows:
Who is this course designed for?
The course is intended for seasoned sustainability professionals who are familiar with the GRI Standards, and its purpose is to give a high-level overview of what has changed in the revised Universal Standards 2021.
What will you achieve?
When you have completed this course, you will be able to:
Explain why the GRI Standards were revised and how responsible business concepts were embedded
Summarize the main changes to the GRI Standards
List the requirements to report in accordance with the GRI Standards 2021 Update
Discuss the system of GRI Standards 2021 Update and explain the content and use of the Sector Standards
Describe the new Guidance to determine an organization’s material topics
Pre-requisites
Knowledge of the structure and application of the GRI Standards, as well as practical experience with sustainability reporting using the Standards is recommended.