Sustainability reporting is growing at a rapid pace. Over the years, sustainability reporting has become more widespread globally, both in terms of geography and the number of sectors of industry. A recent report, “The KPMG Survey of Sustainability Reporting 2020,” found that 80% of companies (mid- and large-cap firms) worldwide report on their sustainability progress. Trends reveal positive developments in sustainability reporting and assurance, and this is likely to accelerate in the future as more business stakeholders and the global community are becoming involved.
To strengthen DFGE´s competence in the field of sustainability reporting, two practitioners, Ann-Katrin Bimber and Tobias Kirchhoff, successfully completed the GRI Certification Program.
Established in 2000, GRI is an international independent organization that sets professional standards for assessing and communicating ESG impacts for different categories of organizations.
Upon completing the training programme and passing the certification exam, Bimber and Kirchhoff attained a globally recognized qualification – GRI Certified Sustainability Professional, showcasing their competence and professionalism in sustainability reporting.
‘The GRI Professional Certification Program offers globally applicable and recognized professional development for individuals operating in the sustainability field, with a focus on enhancing knowledge, expertise and skills required to applying the GRI Standards and improving the quality of sustainability reporting. ‘
The program is comprised of four courses:
1. Introduction to sustainability reporting and the GRI Standards 2021 update
2. Reporting with GRI Standards 2021 update
3. Reporting on Human Rights with GRI Standards 2021 update
4. Integrating the SDGs into sustainability reporting and a final certification exam.
Join our GRI Standards Certified Training
In cooperation with DQS CFS GmbH, a certified training partner of the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI), we offer an e-training teaching you online how to apply the globally recognized standards. After successful participation, you will receive the GRI Certified Training Program Certificate.
For further information and registration here
Contact us for GRI support!
Reporting under GRI standards can be complicated. The sustainability reporting process includes different steps like stakeholder engagement, materiality analysis, data collection, content development.
Our GRI reporting service will guide you through the entire process of preparing sustainability reports. Read more here: GRI Global Reporting Initiative – optimise your CSR strategy (dfge.de)
Or directly contact us to learn more about our services:
+49 8192 99 7 33-20
Sources
professional-certification-flyer.pdf (globalreporting.org)
https://assets.kpmg/content/dam/kpmg/xx/pdf/2020/11/the-time-has-come.pdf
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