GRI Standards Certified Training
ZOOM Meeting Room
8, 9 & 15 Jan 2025
09:00-13:00 (SGT)
As an Asia Pacific GRI Certified Training Partner, TEMBUSU Asia Consulting offers Certified GRI Standards Training to empower professionals by building a strong foundation for sustainability reporting. Our courses are led by experienced trainers who provide engaging, interactive sessions enriched with practical exercises and real-world case studies. By learning with us, you will gain the expertise to effectively apply the GRI Standards, the world’s most widely adopted framework for sustainability reporting, and create high-quality reports that address economic, environmental, and social impacts.
Exclusive Session on "GRI & ISSB Reporting Interoperability"
This GRI Standards Training includes an exclusive session on "GRI & ISSB Reporting Interoperability". Join us for this training to be well-positioned for GHG Emissions reporting in accordance with IFRS S2, as there is high alignment between the requirements in GRI 305, GRI 302, and IFRS S2 due to ongoing collaboration between GRI and IFRS Foundation.
This course is one of the 2 prerequisite courses to take for the GRI Sustainability Professional Certification. The second prerequisite course is the GRI-Certified Reporting on Human Rights & Integrating the SDGs into Sustainability Reporting Training. Upon completion of the 2 courses with us, you will then be eligible to take the GRI Certification Exam, with a 25% discount as you have attended a training session with us.
Interested to know more? Drop us an email at joylim@tembusuasia.com.
Outcome
Gain insights into sustainability reporting concepts and practical knowledge for developing sustainability reports.
The training aims to:
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Enhance participants' understanding of GRI Standards and the evaluation of sustainability reports
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Equip participants with skills to benchmark internal reporting against peers and improve reporting practices
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Guide participants in identifying and engaging effectively with stakeholders
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Facilitate the identification of material topics, prioritization, target setting, data collection, compilation, and presentation of comprehensive sustainability reports
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Offer an overview of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and their interlinkages with organizational sustainability performance
What Is Covered
This course outlines and introduces participants to the concepts of GRIs reporting principles (content & quality), engaging with stakeholders, material topics identification, prioritization and target setting. Further guidance is provided on identifying material topics. Management approach, data collection /compilation and presentation are covered to enhance participants knowledge on GRI Standards. This course will conduct additional discussion and case study on the sustainability reporting guide by the Singapore Stock Exchange (SGX). Each session has case studies and interactive breakout sessions to enable participants to understand the standards and report development process. An end-of-course evaluation will also be conducted to assess participants’ understanding of the course content through an analysis of a selected company’s sustainability report. A session by GRI secretariat is part of the training to answer any specific queries of participants and support available from GRI.
Why Train
Companies seeking to enhance their sustainability performance and in-house capacity need to equip themselves with the requisite knowledge on sustainability reporting standards. We have designed this course to support companies and individuals in developing internal expertise with minimal involvement of external support and produce reports that are assurance worthy.
Who Needs to Attend
This course is open for all levels of management, sustainability practitioners, consultants, auditors, corporate communications, legal, HSE and operations executives, academicians, NGOs, etc.
Takeaways
Post completion of the course, participants will receive a certificate directly from the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI). 25% discount on the GRI Standards Exam fee, by GRI for those candidates who successfully complete the course.
Why TEMBUSU
TEMBUSU Asia is an organization embracing UN SDGs, in its efforts to augment sustainability expertise in the region. This training program is being delivered by experienced sustainability advisors who have vast experience in developing best in class reports, conducting trainings and auditing leading sustainability reports in ASEAN and the Asia region.
Er. Tan Seng Chuan, Lead Trainer
Er. Tan holds a Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) and Master of Science (Building Science) from the National University of Singapore. He is a Professional Engineer (Civil) and Chartered Engineer (Environment & Water) registered in Singapore, a GRI Certified Sustainability Professional, an NEA accredited GHG Lead Verifier and a Senior Practicing Management Consultant (Sustainability) certified by SBACC.
Er. Tan has 40 years of professional experience covering Engineering, Environmental and Program Management in the sectors of Sustainability, Climate Change, Environmental, Water, Energy, Manufacturing, Built Environment & Infrastructure, Chemical and Petrochemical, Oil & Gas and other infrastructure projects in the Asia Pacific region.
Some of the representative projects include Financing Low-Carbon, Climate-Resilient Urban Infrastructure in Asia and the Pacific for ADB, Jurong Island Air Quality Study for NEA, Deep Tunnel Sewerage System and Changi Water Reclamation Plant for PUB, Petronas Sustainability Development Program which includes low carbon, energy efficiency, air emission and water management initiatives and other Industrial Program Development.
Program Plan
Day 1 Session 1 | Topics Covered |
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Introduction and background | Introduction to Sustainability |
Overview of GRI Standards | |
Overview of the GRI Standards | Useful terminology |
Sustainability Reporting | |
Introduction to the GRI Standards | |
Structure
of the GRI Standards | |
How to use the GRI Standards | |
The GRI Standards | GRI 1: Foundation 2021 |
GRI 2: General Disclosures 2021 | |
GRI 3: Material Topics 2021 | |
GRI Sector Standards | |
GRI Topic Standards | |
Case Study Analysis |
Day 2 Session 2 | Topics covered |
|---|---|
Recap | Recap of Session 1 |
Start your reporting process using
GRI Standards | How to apply the in-accordance requirements |
How to apply the reporting principles | |
How to determine material topics | |
How to report general disclosures | |
Group Exercises | |
Case Study Analysis | |
Q&A | Discussion |
Day 3 Session 3 | Topics covered |
|---|---|
Start your reporting process using
GRI Standards | Recap of Session 2 |
GRI Secretariat’s presentation | |
How to present reported information | |
Case Study Analysis | |
Recap | Recap and Reflection |
Value Added Sessions | S1: Tips for developing best in class reports |
S2: Assurance readiness | |
Group Presentations | End-of course evaluation: Participants' projects |
Q&A and Feedback session | Q&A |
Course Fees
Regular fee: SGD 1300
Early bird: SGD 1170 (For 10% OFF, use code <EBST>, expires 2 weeks before commencement)
Group discount (≥ 4 pax): SGD 1040/ pax (20% OFF in single checkout, use code <GRST>)
* 9% GST (Singapore) is applied at checkout.
* Refunds are not allowed, however participants can defer the training to the next available course date.
* Course fee is exclusive of any bank charges for overseas fund transfer for participants.
Disclaimer
Kindly note that in the event where minimum course enrolment is not achieved, TEMBUSU Asia Consulting reserves the right to make necessary scheduling adjustments. Participants will be promptly notified and provided with alternative options where possible. We greatly appreciate your understanding and cooperation in this matter.