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Funding the transition to a sustainable future
A global fundraising initiative has been launched to enhance GRI’s ability to deliver the leading sustainability standards, helping organisations embrace responsible business practices. The Global Standards ... -
Strong backing from GRI for EU ambition to drive transparency
GRI, provider of the world’s leading standards for sustainability reporting, has expressed full support for the European Commission’s plans to revise the Non-Financial Reporting Directive (NFRD), ... -
GRI creates new sustainability reporting standard for agriculture and fishing
Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) announced the members of the project working group leading the work to create a new sustainability reporting standard for agriculture and fishing. ... -
GRI 306: Waste 2020 is launched
The Waste Standard introduces a stronger relationship between materials and waste to assist reporters in identifying and managing their waste-related practices, and impacts, throughout their value ... -
UN Global Compact recommends the GRI Standards for sustainability reporting
The Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) and the UN Global Compact Under the terms of a Memorandum of Understanding signed in 2010, the UN Global Compact adopted ... -
How to link the GRI Standards with the SDGs
Helping organisations show SDGs progress in their sustainability reporting The new document – Linking the SDGs and the GRI Standards – covers the 17 SDGs and maps ... -
A Culture of Health for Business
Every person has the opportunity to live a healthier life. The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) is committed to working with others to build a Culture ... -
Coming soon: updated Waste Standard
A new version of GRI’s Waste Standard is approaching publication, after receiving approval from GRI’s Global Sustainability Standards Board (GSSB) and sign off by the Due ... -
We need a green transition after COVID-19
The ‘bold leadership’ shown by the EU in re-committing to the European Green Deal, even as the coronavirus pandemic is being tackled, has been recognised by ... -
The pandemic must not stall climate action
In recent days we have seen the understandable decision reached to postpone the UN climate change conference – COP26 –, due to take place this November. ... -
Governments need to up the pace of progress and do more to harness participation from both the public and private sectors
Governments need to up the pace of progress towards achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and do more to harness participation from both the public and private ... -
GRI Certified Courses as a real-time remote learning option
Two GRI Certified Courses are available as a real-time remote learning option:: 3-day FBRH GRI Standards Certified, ISEP and CIM approved course We have carefully planned ... -
Comprehensive ESG backed by world’s largest sovereign wealth fund
A report from Norges Bank Investment Management urges businesses to improve metrics to make sure they disclose ‘relevant, quantitative and comparable information on environmental, social and ... -
Practical help for businesses to up the pace of SDGs progress
This year marks just ten years to go to the deadline for completing the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and will see a number of new ... -
Sustainability reporting at centre of EU’s 1 trillion euro Green Deal
Global Reporting Initiative welcomes the European Green Deal as a global game changer that other economies should follow. With ambitious legislative changes backed by €1 trillion investment ... -
Rising global tax scrutiny shows the case for change: High interest at London event in GRI’s ‘game changer’ Tax Standard
The increasing number of inquiries into the tax practices of corporations demonstrates why a transition towards transparent tax disclosure is urgently required. This was a key ... -
Use the GRI Standards ASAP to accelerate positive change
HOW WE ARE ACCELERATING POSITIVE CHANGE AND HOW YOU CAN TAKE ACTION We are offering for free the Highly Rated 2-day FBRH GRI Standards Certified, ISEP and ... -
GRI Standards – Comprehensive Option 2.0
Opinion – if you agree please share Taking CSR/ ESG/ SDG/ Sustainability reporting to the next level The GRI Standards do a marvelous job in helping ... -
FEI adopts GRI principles to promote sustainability
In an effort to strengthen the sport’s sustainability, . Accordingly, FEI’s global governing body actively supports FEI event organisers worldwide in implementing various sustainability initiatives. One ... -
GRI 403 – The updated standard puts the modern worker at the centre
Although safe and healthy working conditions are recognised as a human right, almost 2.8 million people die every year from work-related injuries and illnesses, according to ... -
World Federation of Exchanges (WFE) fully aligned with GRI Standards
The World Federation of Exchanges, which includes members such as the London Stock Exchange, recently published a revised sustainability reporting guidance (WFE ESG Guidance and Metrics) ... -
Updated GRI Standard on water and effluents: Companies should report impacts across their value chains
Even though access to freshwater is an essential human right recognised by the United Nations, millions of people around the globe have to deal with water ... -
GRI is part of the EU Technical Expert Group on Sustainable Finance to build a greener, more equitable economy
After adopting, in 2015, the UN Sustainable Development Goals, the EU is taking a number of new initiatives to support the development, globally, of a sustainable ... -
Improve the Quality of your GRI Standards Report
GRI has launched the Disclosure Review Service, to be used by any organization producing a report in accordance with or referencing the GRI Standards. GRI’s aim ... -
Case study: How GRI engages with its stakeholders and acts on their feedback
GRI is a global, independent organization that helps companies, governments and other organizations identify and communicate their impacts, as regards vital sustainability issues. 80% of the ... -
Singapore Exchange Guide to Sustainability
To help investors make best use of sustainability reports, Singapore Exchange (SGX) issued a guide to sustainability for investors. Important questions and answers included: What ... -
Case study: How General Motors is promoting vehicle efficiency and minimizing CO2 emissions
General Motors’ (GM) business strategy focuses on building trust with its customers and stakeholders, as trust is the cornerstone of business success. Promoting fuel efficiency ... -
Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI) and GRI collaborate for action towards the SDGs
The Global Reporting Initiative (GRI), the world’s leading provider of sustainability reporting standards, and Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI), the world’s most important responsible investment initiative, ... -
GRI and the UN Global Compact join forces and enable measuring and reporting on the SDGs
The Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) and the United Nations Global Compact, supported by the Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI), have joined forces and have launched the ‘Business ... -
Beyond Reports – GRI monthly podcast
Beyond Reports is a monthly podcast from GRI, pioneer of the world’s most widely used standards on sustainability reporting and corporate disclosure. Each episode features the ...
