GRI Professional Certification Program 2021 Courses

25 Feb 2022

The current climate of international and local business is requiring companies to be more transparent and to consider the full impact of their policies and activities.

With the proliferation of ESG/CSR/Sustainability Reports, there is now increasing pressure for independent verification of these reports against the most recognized international standards such as the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI).

Following the launch of the revised Universal Standards in 2021, the GRI Professional Certification Program has also undergone an update. The purpose of these changes is to keep the knowledge and skills of sustainability professionals up to date, enabling the content to evolve with the changing landscape of sustainability.

We have been offering the GRI training since 2014 and have launched the GRI Professional Certification Program in line with the revised GRI Standards 2021. This program gives you knowledge of the GRI Standards and reporting to facilitate their use within your organization.

Whether you are thinking about preparing your first report, or you’re a seasoned sustainability specialist, you can learn the latest reporting knowledge and skills with our Professional GRI Nominated Trainer. The GRI Professional Certification Program helps you to enhance your knowledge on how to implement GRI Standards which aims to improve the quality of disclosure and reporting.

There’s a lot to learn when it comes to sustainability reporting, and the Professional Certification Program offers you the way through the four courses (see underneath) that covers fundamentals courses in the GRI sustainability reporting process, focusing on local sustainability issues throughout about HKEx ESG Reporting Guide.

Introduction to sustainability reporting and the GRI Standards 2021 Update
Reporting with GRI Standards 2021 Update
Reporting on Human Rights with GRI Standards 2021 Update
Integrating the SDGs into sustainability reporting

All Corporate sustainability officers and managers / Corporate communications, marketing and responsible investment practitioners / Sustainability communications or assurance consultants / ESG, CSR and Sustainability reporters and contributors / Professionals, Academics, and Students seeking applicable training in GRI-standards reporting are welcome to apply.

Signing up* for a course means you will be building your knowledge, gaining skills, and improving your report. You will leave with a certificate and a toolkit for success.
*Remarks: Early bird price will be offered to the participant whose enrolment is made one month prior to the course or online booking.

How to Upgrade the Certification Based on the GRI Standards 2016?

If you already completed or are in the process of completing the Certification Program based on the GRI Standards 2016, once you passed the exam, there will be a fast-track option available to upgrade your current certification to new GRI Standards 2021 Update. The fast-track will consist of two additional courses that you will be required to take before the 1st of January 2023 which are the following:

Reporting with GRI Standards 2021 Update
Reporting on Human Rights with GRI Standards 2021 Update

These two courses equate to a fast-track recertification path, whereby an individual can extend the validity period of their certification by two years from the date of completion.

Enroll and enjoy up to 25% discount on your order!

Professional Trainer

Our trainer has been nominated as a trainer for four consecutive years and has been qualified as GRI Certified Sustainability Professional. He has 10 years of experience in sustainability verification and reporting services for multinational companies and the government sector.

Why Choose SGS?

SGS Hong Kong is a certified training partner that provides you with the fundamentals of GRI reporting and locally tailored content to help you prepare for the final certification exam and become a GRI Certified Sustainability Professional.

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