GLOBAL REPORTING INITIATIVE TRAINING COURSE
Sustainability reporting has become an integral component of stakeholder communications, and the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) is the world’s most widely used framework. Understanding the GRI’s guidelines allows you to create a communications framework in accordance with international standards that will support the effective communication of your sustainability efforts. Participants of this GRI-certified course on sustainability reporting will gain an understanding of the GRI framework in a uniquely North American context.
LEAD Canada is the first and most experienced GRI-certified training provider in North America and Jantzi-Sustainalytics is the foremost expert in analyzing corporate sustainability reporting and performance.
Why sign-up for the GRI training course:
- Develop your skill set and lead the evolution of sustainability reporting in your organization.
- Endorsed by CGA-Canada, ACCA and the Shareholder Association for Research and Education (SHARE).
- 97% of participants would recommend the course to others.
Location and dates across North America:
United States | |
Las Vegas | Oct. 7&8 |
New York | Oct 21 & 22 |
Houston | Oct 28 & 29 |
Canada | |
Toronto- RealPAC Commercial Real Estate Session special registration | Sept. 30 & Oct. 1 |
Toronto | Oct. 4 & 5 |
Calgary | Nov. 15 & 16 |
Vancouver | Nov. 18 & 19 |
To register for Canadian dates please visit here and for U.S. dates please visit here.
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COURSE FEATURES
• Course completion certificate directly from the GRI
• Training on sustainability reporting drivers, practices, case studies and trends based on Jantzi-Sustainalytics’ annual review of over 1000 certified GRI reports
• Use of interactive presentations, published reports and group work
• LEAD Canada will offset the greenhouse gas emissions generated from its GRI training with Gold Standard-certified carbon offsets from Planetair
AFTER THIS COURSE, YOUR DEMONSTRABLE KNOWLEDGE WILL INCLUDE:
• Context, drivers and best sustainability reporting practice
• Key steps in GRI’s reporting and materiality process and principles
• Stakeholder role, prioritization and engagement
• Linkages between GRI and the UN’s Global Compact
• Application level assessment and assurance on report information
• A process-driven approach to reporting and materiality analysis
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
• Corporate sustainability officers and managers
• Corporate communications, marketing and investor relations practitioners
• Sustainability communications or assurance consultants
• Professionals seeking applicable training in GRI-standard reporting
Past Participants Include:
Algonquin College, Desjardins, Gildan,
Hydro One Networks Inc., IAMGOLD,
ICF, Intertek, Investissement Québec,
McGill University, Ontario Realty Corp.,
Pan American Silver, Research In
Motion Limited (RIM), Stantec, Vale Inco.