Practical SDG & GRI Sustainability Reporting

Program description

A practical professional program that introduces participants to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) Standards, with a strong focus on turning these concepts into concrete, step‑by‑step actions inside their organization. By the end of the course, each participant will have a draft sustainability report for their own entity, built on real data and measurable performance indicators.

Benefits

– Enable participants to understand the SDGs and link them directly to the activities, products and services of their organizations.

-Equip them with the skills to design indicators and KPIs, and to collect, organize and analyze sustainability data in line with GRI requirements.

-Help participants prepare their first complete sustainability report for their organization, or upgrade an existing report to align with global best practices in sustainability discl

Target Audience

Corporate sustainability teams
– Environmental and compliance officers
– Consultants and carbon accounting professionals
– CSR, ESG, and Net-Zero strategy leads

Learning Objectives

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
1. Understand GHG accounting principles
– Life cycle stages and emission scopes (1, 2, 3)
– Organizational vs. operational boundaries
2. Collect and structure GHG data
– Activity data types: fuel use, energy consumption, business travel, logistics
– Data quality assessment and management
3. Calculate CO₂e emissions
– Use standard emission factors (IPCC, DEFRA, EPA)
– Apply formulas for both direct and indirect emissions
4. Develop a compliant GHG Inventory
– Format inventory for ISO 14064 and GHG Protocol requirements
– Organize supporting documentation and traceability
5. Plan for verification and assurance
– Understand ISO 14064-3 requirements
– Prepare for third-party review or CDP disclosure

Training Modules

– Module 1: Introduction to GHG Accounting & Climate Standards
– Module 2: Scope 1, 2, 3 Emissions – Boundaries & Categories
– Module 3: Emissions Factors & Calculation Methods
– Module 4: GHG Inventory Building – Tools and Templates
– Module 5: Introduction to Product Carbon Footprint (ISO 14067)
– Module 6: Verification, Reporting, and Net-Zero Alignment

Deliverables

– Course handbook & digital slide deck
– GHG calculation template (Excel-based)
– Case studies (e.g., manufacturing, logistics, services)
– Certificate of completion
– Optional: access to our online support forum