The GRI standards just make sense as an umbrella framework
Time and money are well spent when investing in the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) Standards. Tweet This! They are a robust, always updated framework and, most importantly, have a principled approach to sustainability.
They are a robust, always updated framework and, most importantly, have a principled approach to taking sustainability action that just makes business sense. GRI framework outcomes can help you form a holistic business strategy that can focus on creating/ delivering value to the business, stakeholders and the planet.
Simon Pitsillides (Editor, SustainCase)
Solid, focused sustainability action requires the GRI Standards as the umbrella all-encompassing sustainability reporting framework. Other frameworks can be plugged in when they are assessed and deemed to add further value to business, stakeholders, and the planet.
Any organization looking to invest in sustainability needs to know that its investment of time and money is secure both now and in the future.
The GRI Standards are an excellent choice because they are aligned with the expectations of authoritative intergovernmental instruments, such as the UNGPs and OECD. In fact, GRI’s expertise has been sought out by governments and international bodies alike when regulations, standards and recommendations are developed (for example, the EU’s EFRAG for the ESRS).
It is wise to use the GRI Standards as an umbrella framework:
78% of the world’s 250 largest companies report in accordance with the GRI Standards
SustainCase was primarily created to demonstrate, through case studies, the importance of dealing with a company’s most important impacts in a structured way, with use of the GRI Standards. To show how today’s best-run companies are achieving economic, social and environmental success – and how you can too.
Research by well-recognised institutions is clearly proving that responsible companies can look to the future with optimism.
7 GRI sustainability disclosures get you started
Any size business can start taking sustainability action
GRI, IEMA, CPD Certified Sustainability courses (2-5 days): Live Online or Classroom (venue: London School of Economics)
- Exclusive FBRH template to begin reporting from day one
- Identify your most important impacts on the Environment, Economy and People
- Formulate in group exercises your plan for action. Begin taking solid, focused, all-round sustainability action ASAP.
- Benchmarking methodology to set you on a path of continuous improvement