Safety, Health & Environment · 5 Days · Public · Accredited by GRI · From USD 3,900
Overview
The GRI Professional Certification Program is a four-course learning path that offers globally applicable and recognised professional development for individuals operating in the sustainability field, with a focus on enhancing knowledge, expertise, and skills required to apply the GRI Standards and improving the quality of sustainability reporting. Apart from the various aspects of reporting, the course provides ample opportunities for discussions and interactions using case studies.
Learning Objectives
Explain the purpose and structure of the GRI standards and how they contribute to better reporting
Identify the key concepts and reporting principles for reporting in accordance with the GRI Standards
Describe the process for identifying impacts and determining material topics including human rights
Explain how to use the GRI Sector Standards to report in accordance with the GRI Standards
State the relevance of human rights and human rights transparency to business
Discuss the disclosures related to human rights, including the requirements and guidance
Explain the current trends in the sustainability reporting landscape including the concept of double materiality
Name the key reporting instruments currently shaping the landscape and describe their purpose, their main similarities and differences and illustrate how they are aligned
Summarize how the main reporting instruments can be used in conjunction and justify why an organization may want to do this and identify which reporting instruments are best suited to an organization’s reporting goals
Who Should Attend
This course is designed for energy and / or climate change professionals, representatives from legal and statutory bodies, consultants, and other professionals seeking to strengthen their capability in this area.
Energy and / or Climate Change professionals
Representatives from legal and statutory bodies
Consultants
NGO’s and Postgraduate students
Course Outline
Day 1 — Explain the modular system of GRI Standards and its…
Understand the GRI Standards and the reporting process requirements
Day 2 — Conduct materiality assessments and stakeholder…
Conduct materiality assessments and stakeholder engagements
Day 3 — Apply the GRI Standards disclosures by analysing…
Apply the GRI Standards disclosures by analysing practical examples and local case studies
Day 4 — Understand the different perspectives of materiality…
Understand the different perspectives of materiality contributing to the number of instruments available and how they converge in the reporting landscape
Day 5 — Apply GRI Sector Standards to address challenges…
Apply GRI Sector Standards to address challenges associated with reporting, to identify a sector’s most significant impacts and meet stakeholder expectations
Accreditation
Accredited by GRI. On completion delegates receive an Al-Khobraa certificate of achievement.
Is GRI Certified Sustainability Professional Program accredited?
Yes. GRI Certified Sustainability Professional Program is accredited by GRI. Delegates who complete the course receive a GRI-accredited certificate issued through Al-Khobraa, a Saudi-registered training provider.
How long is GRI Certified Sustainability Professional Program?
GRI Certified Sustainability Professional Program runs over 5 days. The exact dates and start city for every confirmed session are listed in the dates section on this page.
How much does GRI Certified Sustainability Professional Program cost?
Fees for GRI Certified Sustainability Professional Program range from USD 3,900 to USD 4,500 per delegate, depending on the city and dates you choose. Each confirmed session shows its own fee on this page, and in-house delivery for a team is quoted separately. Al-Khobraa is an approved HRDF (Hadaf) provider, so eligible Saudi employers can seek training support.
Where is GRI Certified Sustainability Professional Program held, and can I attend online?
Confirmed classroom sessions run in Riyadh, Dubai and Istanbul. A live virtual classroom can be arranged on request.
Can GRI Certified Sustainability Professional Program be delivered in-house for our team?
Yes. GRI Certified Sustainability Professional Program can be delivered in-house at your own premises anywhere in Saudi Arabia or the wider GCC, with the content, dates and language tailored to your team. Contact Al-Khobraa for a quotation.