13 May 24-24 May 24 (London, UK), 12 Aug 24-23 Aug 24 (London, UK), 07 Oct 24-18 Oct 24 (London, UK),

Course Overview

In today’s global business environment, most stakeholders now measure performance of companies on the strength of their ethical practices in relations to sustainable social and environmental policies in pursuit of economic goals. 

This is a bespoke training programme for officials and managers working together in strategic partnership as stakeholders with collective responsibilities for protection of licence to operate through adoption of environmental, social and governance systems that meets global compliance levels bench marked against global reporting standards.

This GRI Professional Certification Program is designed to enhance the knowledge, expertise, and skills of sustainability professionals in implementing the GRI Standards to improve the quality of sustainability practices and reporting.

The course includes an external certification by the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) Academy following successful completion of a Computer Based Test.

The program provides a unique opportunity for participants to gain expertise and global recognition in sustainability reporting with the GRI Standards. 

 

Learning Outcome

• Understand and analyse the business models that drive change.
• Report effectively with GRI Standards.
• Communicate the competitive advantages of being a purpose-driven leader to management, leadership, and other key stakeholders.
• Determine what you can do in your career to become a purpose-driven leader.
• Explore why collective efforts matter and how business can be a catalyst for system-level change in the face of significant global issues, such as climate change and income inequality.
• Examine the broader environmental, political, and social landscape in which you operate, including the role of government, investors, and customer.

 

Indicative Contents

• Introduction to sustainability reporting and the GRI Standards 2021 update.
• Strategic business models for effective organizational change.
• Reporting with GRI Standards 2021 update.
• Effective communication with stakeholders.
• Reporting on human rights with GRI Standards 2021 update.
• Integrating the SDGs into sustainability reporting.
• Understanding the reporting standards:

 

                    GRI 1-- Requirements and principles for using the GRI.

                    GRI 2-- Disclosures about the reporting organization.

                    GRI 3-- Disclosures and guidance about the organization’s material topics.

                    GRI 11-Oil and Gas Sector standard.

 

• Using corporate social Initiatives to build a purpose-driven organisation.
• CSR risk assessment and management.
• ESG strategy and strategic options that supports your business growth objectives.
• Climate change-Emerging issues and recent developments.

 

More Detail
Duration	This is a two-week programme spread over 10 working days.
Certification	A certificate of completion is granted on successful completion of the programme.
Location	(London, UK), (London, UK), (London, UK)
Travel and accommodation	Travel and accommodation to be paid for at source by delegates.
Fees	London: £6,250.00 (Excl. VAT) per delegate for 2 weeks.