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GRI Certified Sustainability Professional

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Become a GRI Certified Sustainability Professional in 2025

This course is for sustainability leaders and those who are involved in matters related to sustainability and reporting. Whether you’re a CEO, CFO, COO or CSO, driving corporate direction or an ESG or Sustainability Professional managing reporting and compliance, this training equips you with the essential tools and insights. It is also highly relevant for market regulators and institutional investors seeking deeper understanding of sustainability standards, as well as anyone involved in sustainable finance or corporate sustainability reporting who aims to stay aligned with GRI standards and expectations.

Master sustainability reporting with GRI Standards 2021

Build confidence in applying the globally recognised GRI 2021 Standards for effective sustainability reporting.

Confidently identify your company’s material topics

Identify the most significant material topics relevant to your organisation and your stakeholders for reporting purposes.

Engage stakeholders for impactful sustainability disclosures

Craft meaningful reports that strengthen trust and transparency with your key audiences.

Navigate “double materiality” (impact + financial materiality)

Understand how to report both financial relevance and broader societal impact with clarity.

Create actionable plans for real-world implementation

Track and monitor goals targets on all corporate-wide sustainability initiatives.

Complimentary mock exams and exam prep support

Prepare confidently for the GRI Certification Examination with practical mock tests and guided support.

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Course Modules & Delivery Formats

  • Course 1: Reporting with the GRI Standards
    Understand the purpose, principles and use of the GRI Standards Update 2021
  • Course 2: Reporting on Human Rights with the GRI Standards
    Learn guidelines for addressing human rights in sustainability reporting.
  • Course 3: Navigating the GRI Sector Standards
    Understanding sector-specific frameworks for clearer sustainability reporting.
  • Course 4: Transparency for Tomorrow: Decoding the Sustainability Reporting Landscape
    Explore pathways to transparent and accountable sustainability disclosures.
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Face-to-Face Course

Duration: 4 Days (Face-to-Face)
Small Cohort: Max 20 pax per class
Location: Kuala Lumpur
All inclusive: Exam fee and food and beverages provided

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Fully Virtual Course

Duration: 3 Days (Online)
Small Cohort: Max 20 pax per class
Location: Online

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Course 1: Introduction to sustainability reporting and the GRI Standards 2021

1.1 Introduction and learning objectives
1.2 Sustainability reporting and the GRI standards
1.3 Structure and use of GRI standards
1.4 GRI 1 Foundation 2021
1.5 GRI 2 General Disclosures 2021
1.6 GRI 3 Material Topics 2021
1.7 GRI Sector standards and GRI Topic Standards

Course 2: Reporting with GRI Standards 2021

2.1 How to apply the ‘in-accordance’ requirements
2.2 How to apply the reporting principles
2.3 How to determine material topics
2.4 How to report material topics and general disclosures
2.5 How to present reported information

Course 3: Reporting on Human Rights with GRI Standards update

3.1 Introduction to Human Rights framework
3.2 Relevance of Human Rights in business reporting
3.3 Identifying and reporting on Human Rights impacts
3.4 Disclosures on Human Rights with practical examples

Course 4: Integrating the SDGs into sustainability reporting

4.1 Relevance of the UN SDGs to your Sustainability Report
4.2 Integrating UN SDGs into the reporting process
4.3 Current trends and challenges
4.4 Including Sustainable Development considerations in your company strategy
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