Strengthening global scope of the GRI Standards
Published date: 26 March 2025
Open call for peer reviewers to support translations of Climate Change and Energy Standards
As the world’s most widely used sustainability reporting standards continue to evolve, GRI is calling on experienced sustainability professionals to support the translation of the latest Topic Standards.
Peer reviewers are sought for the GRI Climate Change and Energy Standards. Expected to launch in English at the end of April, these Standards will enable organizations to publicly disclose their most significant impacts in relation to climate change. The translation process will ensure these new GRI Standards can be made available in multiple key languages, enhancing their accessibility and encouraging adoption among organizations worldwide.
The peer reviewer profile and why get involved
GRI is specifically looking for subject-matter experts in climate change and energy who are native speakers of French, Italian, German, Portuguese or Traditional Chinese. Peer reviewers are expected to evaluate the technical terminology of the translated Standards, ensuring consistency, clarity and accuracy.
Together, they will form a small committee for which a Chair will be selected. In addition to reviewing the translations, the Chair will be tasked with providing consolidated feedback on behalf of the committee to the agency responsible for providing the draft translations. The approximate time of the assignment is 6-8 weeks.
“By participating in the process, peer reviewers play a crucial role in expanding the global reach of sustainability reporting and ensuring that the GRI Standards remain highly relevant to organizations worldwide. We encourage experts from around the world to consider supporting this vital work.”
Alan Broad, GRI Standards Translations ManagerAll reviewers will be officially acknowledged in the published translations, while their services are provided on a voluntary basis. Interested candidates can apply by submitting their CV together with a motivation letter to [email protected], by Friday 11 April 2025.
The peer-reviewed final translations of the GRI Climate and Energy Standards are planned for release in the third quarter of 2025.