Global Reporting Initiative (GRI)

The Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) is an independent, international organization that has been pioneering sustainability reporting since 1997. Based in Amsterdam, Netherlands, GRI has established itself as a leading provider of standards that help companies and governments worldwide understand and communicate their impacts on key sustainability issues such as climate change, human rights, governance, and social well-being.

GRI offers a comprehensive range of standards, tools, and training that enable organizations to leverage their capabilities and data to create sustainable, long-term value and effect positive change in the world. The GRI Standards are the most widely used framework for sustainability reporting globally and provide the building blocks for transparent reporting. They help companies manage risks and opportunities and support strategic decision-making.

The mission of GRI is to help organizations be transparent and accountable for their impacts on people and the planet. The GRI Standards are developed with real contributions from multiple stakeholders and are rooted in the public interest. GRI promotes the disclosure of sustainability information to create social, environmental, and economic benefits for all.

GRI is actively engaged in promoting sustainability reporting at a global level. The organization collaborates with political and regulatory stakeholders to advocate for mandatory disclosures and ensure corporate transparency regarding their impacts on the environment and human rights. GRI recently entered into a partnership with Climate & Company, a global think tank for sustainable finance, to promote the adoption of Impact Reporting across the value chain, particularly in the EU and G20 countries.

Additionally, GRI plays a leading role in developing standards for specific sectors, such as the GRI 13 Standard for agriculture, aquaculture, and fisheries, which was introduced in 2022. These standards help companies in these sectors to be accountable for their impacts and promote sustainable food production.

GRI is actively involved in the global discussion on biodiversity and sustainability and participates in key events such as the COP16 summit. The organization continuously works to further develop its standards and frameworks to shape business practices and promote interoperability that enables seamless Impact Reporting.

With a strong network in Africa and other regions of the world, GRI supports the growing movement for sustainability reporting driven by regulations, investor demands, and increasing public awareness.

GRI remains an indispensable partner for organizations looking to achieve their sustainability goals and make a positive impact on the world.

1. https://www.globalreporting.org/
2. https://prodportal.globalreporting.org/
3. https://www.globalreporting.org/search/?query=SDG
4. https://www.globalreporting.org/reporting-support/reporting-tools/
5. https://www.globalreporting.org/how-to-use-the-gri-standards/