Charting a Greener Path: Reporting on Biodiversity with the GRI Standards
This online course offers a deep dive into the topic of Biodiversity and its crucial influence on the environment, society, and economy. Participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of the GRI 101: Biodiversity 2024 Standard through a interactive, self-paced learning experience. By completing this course, learners will acquire the tools needed to elevate the quality of sustainability reporting disclosures, drive sustainable business practices, and stay ahead of the curve on the topic of Biodiversity.
Course Content
Introduction
Part 1: The GRI Standards
Part 2: Biodiversity: challenges, trends and opportunities
Part 3: Why is biodiversity relevant to business?
Part 4: Integrating biodiversity into sustainability reporting
Wrap up
Who is this course designed for?
This course is aimed at a wide range of individuals, from professionals engaging in sustainability reporting, to other stakeholders interested in reporting on biodiversity as a sustainability issue, such as academics, investors, civil society and government representatives.
What will you achieve?
When you have completed this course, you will be able to:
Explain how to report in accordance with the GRI Standards
Explain the concept of biodiversity and its relevance for human society and the environment
Explain the relevance of biodiversity for business and the economy
Apply GRI 101 to manage biodiversity-related impacts and implement change
Pre-requisites
If you have not yet done so, we encourage you to read through and familiarize yourself with the GRI Standards before taking this course. Alternatively, you could also take the online course ‘Reporting with the GRI Standards 2021 Update’ available on the GRI Academy to build your knowledge of the Standards.