This module can be completed as a standalone workshop, or as part of the GRI Professional Certification Program. Participants earn one (1) point out of a possible five (5) points towards their professional certification. To receive the professional certification all participants must complete the entire learning pathway (the GRI Standards workshop, in addition to the GRI Sustainability Reporting Process module and the Integrating the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) into Sustainability Reporting module, in addition to taking the GRI Certification Exam.

This course provides a step-by-step approach to common activities when preparing a sustainability report. It is suitable for all types of organisations that are relatively new to sustainability reporting, be they small, medium or large, profit or not-for-profit, public or private, and regardless of sector or region.

Learning Objectives

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

• Have a good understanding of the most common activities and tasks associated with preparing a

Sustainability Report

• Understand the benefits of sustainability reporting for organisations, and more specifically

reporting with the GRI Standards

• Have learned about other organisations’ experiences, challenges and tips when it comes to

preparing a Sustainability Report