Fundamentals of GRI Reporting

Fundamentals of GRI Reporting

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This course provides an introduction to GRI reporting through brief video lessons. GRI reporting has become increasingly popular within organizations as the global trend towards corporate transparency and sustainability continues.


Through this course, you will learn the building blocks of GRI reporting and better understand the certification process.


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Duration: 1-2 hours

Location: Online

Modality: Self-paced


Module and Content:

This course includes a handful of modules that include short videos, readings, and an optional worksheet to test your knowledge of the material.


Learning Objectives:

The course covers these key topics:

  • What is GRI sustainability
  • Is GRI right for your organization?
  • Typers of GRI reports
  • GRI Standards overview
  • Key terms & case examples
  • GRI certification process

Who is this course designed for:

If you are interested in finding out more about GRI reporting and its role within your organization, this course will provide an overview of GRI Standards reporting system, so you can decide if it's right for you.


What you'll receive:

Upon finishing this course, students will receive an online certificate of completion.

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Ryan Johnson

Ryan Johnson is the executive director of professional sustainability education and training in the School of Sustainability at Arizona State University – the first degree-granting school of sustainability in the U.S. In this role, Ryan helps organizations and individuals meet their sustainability goals through custom training programs, open-enrollment (non-degree) programs and partnerships. Prior to joining ASU, Ryan spent more than a decade at Arizona-based WorldatWork, an organization that delivers HR certifications and trainings to professionals worldwide. His last position at WorldatWork was Vice President and Executive Editor. Earlier in his career, Ryan was a client-facing consultant with both the Institute for Strategy Development (ISD) in Washington DC, and with Creative Healthcare Solutions (CHS), of Columbus, Ohio. In the early 1990s, Ryan completed a graduate degree at ASU and subsequently spent seven years at ASU’s Morrison Institute for Public Policy. Ryan began his career on the staff of the U.S. House of Representatives’ Committee on Small Business.

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