What is the GRI reporting framework?
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What is the GRI reporting framework?
The GRI reporting framework consists of universal standards and topic standards that organizations can use to prepare and report information that showcases significant sustainability impacts.
How many GRI standards are there?
The GRI Standards are structured as a set of interrelated standards. There are three universal Standards that apply to every organization preparing a sustainability report. An organization then selects from the set of topic-specific GRI Standards for reporting on its material topics.
What is the difference between GRI and CDP?
In addition to climate change and water, CDP engages with companies on their production and use of forests risk commodities. These are commodities most responsible for deforestation globally. GRI does not cover this area specifically.
What are the elements of sustainability reporting?
5 Key Elements of a Quality Sustainability Report
- Stakeholder Engagement.
- Compelling Visuals.
- Benchmarking and Progress.
- Support from Frameworks.
- Ensuring Transparency.
How do I start GRI reporting?
- How to use the GRI Standards. Make the most of the leading global standards for impact reporting.
- Get started with reporting. One-stop-shop for information and ideas.
- Resource center. Find and download Standards, guidance, supporting documents and more.
- Questions and answers.
- Global alignment.
- Register your report.
What are the two important reporting frameworks?
In addition to the GRI, two main frameworks look set to dominate the immediate future: the International Integrated Reporting Framework and ISO 26000.
Is GRI still relevant?
Thirty years later, GRI remains the most widely used ESG reporting framework. More than 13,000 organizations in 90 countries have used GRI for their sustainability reporting, and the standards have been translated into a dozen languages. Today, over 80% of the world’s 250 largest corporations use GRI.
