Showcasing how companies can turn ESG data into decision-useful insights
Published date: 28 January 2026
'ESG Reporting in Action' shares real-life case studies on how licensed tools and software is helping companies manage sustainability data
A new case study series from GRI that shares sustainability reporting stories reveals how companies are using digital solutions to turn complex ESG data into clear and tangible insights that inform better decisions.
ESG Reporting in Action is available on Youtube, and it explores practical examples from GRI Licensed Software and Tools Partners and their clients. Each episode unpacks why entities started reporting in the first place, the challenges of managing impact information – and the role of software in reducing manual work, improving processes and strengthening data quality.
The series launches with a first episode featuring PlanetWise, a GRI-verified ESG management platform, and their client, the Climate and Conservation Consortium (CCC). They discuss how automation and GRI alignment turn scattered carbon data into targeted insights. Further instalments in the series to come during the year will showcase experiences from a wide range of sectors and regions.
Through the GRI Licensing Program, we work closely with digital providers so reporters have tools that deliver accurate, consistent and actionable sustainability information. Reporting in Action shines a light on how organizations are using these licensed solutions in practice – strengthening their data, simplifying reporting processes and building greater confidence in the result.”
John Knights, GRI Director of ServicesReporting in Action will be released on GRI’s official channels (LinkedIn and YouTube). Each story will help reporting entities to learn from peers, avoid common pitfalls and make better use of sustainability data.
GRI’s Licensing Program works with software providers so reporters can rely on digital tools that accurately incorporate the GRI Standards. GRI analysts review how its content is implemented, provide feedback based on market best practices and, once successfully completed, authorize providers to present their tools as GRI-verified. This gives the users of licensed software confidence in the robustness of the platform's methodology and its application of the Standards.
Today, there are more than 100 GRI Licensed Partners globally, across multiple regions and languages, helping organizations manage ESG data, meet disclosure requirements and build trust with stakeholders. Licensed software enables a shift from fragmented data and labor-intensive processes to integrated platforms – saving time, reducing reliance on external consultancy, and turning reporting from a compliance exercise into strategic and decision-useful information.
Organizations seeking licensed digital solutions can explore the GRI Licensed Software & Tools Partner Directory to identify tools that best support their sustainability data and reporting needs.