Course Curriculum
Discover the strategic value of sustainability reports and how they promote transparency and trust in your organization.
Learn what the GRI Standards are, why they matter for your organization, and who is involved in their development and use.
Explore the core concepts, principles, and essential requirements for structuring a sustainability report aligned with GRI.
Learn how to apply the GRI Standards step by step—from identifying material topics to presenting your report.
Review what you’ve learned, understand how to move forward with your report, and test your knowledge with a final exam.
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Learning Objectives
Domine los fundamentos de los informes de sostenibilidad según los Estándares GRI, conecte con las partes interesadas clave y elabore memorias alineadas con las mejores prácticas internacionales. Al finalizar este curso, estarás capacitado para aplicar los Estándares GRI en tu organización, definir temas materiales y comunicar tu desempeño sostenible con transparencia y credibilidad.
Understand the Strategic Value of Sustainability Reporting
Discover why sustainability reports are essential for modern organizations. Explore their role in building trust, meeting ESG commitments, and creating long-term value.
Master the Key Concepts and Requirements of GRI
Get familiar with the principles, structure, and technical requirements of the GRI Standards. Learn how to identify stakeholders, define material topics, and structure your reports according to international guidelines.
Apply GRI in Your Business Context
Learn how to implement the GRI Standards in your organization—from planning to publishing the report. Discover how to use reporting as a tool for management and strategic communication to position your sustainability commitment effectively.
Frequently Asked Questions
Our courses are designed to be interactive, engaging, and practical. You’ll experience a mix of multimedia content, real-world problem-solving exercises, and interactive assignments. Assessments include knowledge checks throughout the course and scenario-based questions at the end of each lesson. Don’t worry—these are all designed to help you learn and are not scored, so they won’t impact your course completion status.
Since our courses are fully online, you’ll just need a computer or tablet with internet access. No special software licenses are required—everything you need is accessible through your browser. If you have any specific questions about technical requirements, feel free to reach out!
Our courses are led by experienced instructional designers who specialize in making sustainability education both effective and enjoyable. While the courses are fully online, you can learn more about the talented team behind them on our About page, where we share their backgrounds, qualifications, and the unique expertise they bring to the table.
Our courses are designed to be flexible, so you can take multiple courses at once without any scheduling conflicts. Plus, each course is self-contained and doesn’t require prior experience or knowledge from other courses, making it easy to jump in and start learning.
It's just a single payment of $149.00. There are no hidden fees or extra payments required—you get full access to the course content with that one payment!
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This course was exactly what I needed to structure our sustainability reports clearly and professionally. It gave me a full understanding of how to apply the GRI Standards and how to communicate our real impact to stakeholders. I now feel much more confident leading these processes in my company.
Valeria Peña
CSR Specialist
Carlos Brenes
Sustainability Manager at an SME
Natalia Rojas
Independent Environmental Consultant
Luis Fernando Moya
Director of Social Projects
Why Enroll in “Sustainability Reporting and the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI)”?
This course equips sustainability professionals and teams with the tools and knowledge needed to create reports that comply with GRI Standards, strengthen corporate transparency, and generate value for stakeholders. Whether you’re starting out with reporting or looking to refine your current process, you’ll gain the confidence to communicate your impact clearly, effectively, and credibly.
- Practical and Strategic Focus: Learn to apply GRI from theory to action, with real-world examples, step-by-step guides, and hands-on exercises.
- Complementary and Up to Date: Designed to integrate with your existing ESG or sustainability strategy and aligned with the latest versions of the GRI Standards.
- High Professional Relevance: Create reports that strengthen your organization’s reputation, attract responsible investors, and meet regulatory requirements.
- Credibility and Transparency: Learn to communicate your environmental, social, and governance performance with confidence, clarity, and alignment with international best practices.
