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“ Clear and straightforward training on a complex process”
"A very well presented and useful course."
“ Programme was very well delivered – stakeholder engagement element was particularly valuable”
"Thank you very much for a great course."
GRI Sustainability Course Delegates 2011

The internationally recognised certified training programme, developed by the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI), is now available in the UK and Northern Ireland through Lodestar.

GRI has pioneered the development of the world’s most widely used sustainability reporting framework, and we are now able to offer you this course to support the growth and use of GRI in the UK. The course provides the opportunity to cultivate skills and knowledge on sustainability reporting, using presentations and interactive learning with UK case studies throughout. It has been developed specifically to help report makers use the international GRI framework to produce a best practice sustainability report.

"This course has given me a comprehensive overview of how to apply GRI, which has increased my understanding and given me the confidence to start using GRI" - Allianz Insurance
GRI Course November 2011

After this 2-day course you will understand how to:

  • analyse the context and drivers for sustainability reporting
  • articulate the benefits and challenges of reporting
  • benchmark sustainability reports against best practice
  • connect the GRI framework to your organisation
  • develop or enhance your own organisation’s report
  • relate GRI to the Global Compact and the Carbon Disclosure Project
  • use the GRI materiality principle and indicator selection to define the report content
  • identify, prioritise and engage stakeholders
  • implement the key stages involved in preparing a report
  • apply the GRI application level assessment and report assurance processes

The next courses will be held in London on 23 and 24 February 2012. and 24 and 25 May 2012.

"I gained a good understanding of the GRI reporting process that will help us refine and hone our future reporting" - Nestle
GRI Course November 2011

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GRI Courses

The internationally recognised certified training programme, developed by the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI), is now available in the UK and Northern Ireland through Lodestar. The course provides the opportunity to cultivate skills and knowledge on sustainability reporting, using presentations and interactive learning with UK case studies throughout. It has been developed specifically to help report makers use the international GRI framework to produce a best practice sustainability report. Learn more, or book your training now.

Next Course23 February 2012, 1 Queen Anne's Gate, SW1H 9BT

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