What is GRI?

GRI stands for the Global Reporting Initiative. It is an international independent organization that provides a widely used framework for sustainability reporting. The goal of GRI is to enable organizations to recognise and discuss their effects on sustainable development.

The framework outlines guidelines for reporting an organization’s economic, environmental, and social performance, ensuring transparency and standardized reporting. It simplifies disclosure of key sustainability indicators, such as environmental footprint, labor practices, human rights, governance, and product responsibility, ensuring a more comprehensive understanding of an organization’s sustainability efforts.

GRI reporting helps organizations collect data, set targets, engage stakeholders, conduct materiality assessments, promote transparency, and focus on continuous improvement. By benchmarking, stakeholder engagement, and transparency, organizations can identify areas for improvement and track progress. Regular reporting and monitoring drive continuous improvement.
Greenstitch Advisor Team assists organizations in implementing GRI sustainability reporting requirements, data collection, and report formation in a systematic manner. The methodology includes initial review, planning, implementation, and publishing. Greenstitch Advisor Team provide active support and hand-holding for organizations to formulate and publish a comprehensive report.

Greenstitch Advisor offers expert guidance as a GRI reporting advisor. We specialize in Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) reporting, helping organizations meet sustainability standards effectively.

What are the types of GRI standards?

GRI has 3 types of standards that need to be followed while reporting:

• Universal Standards
  • Apply all three Universal Standards to your reporting
• Sector Specific Standards
  • Use the Sector Standards that apply to your sectors
• Material Topic Standards
  • Select Topic Standards to report specific information on your material topics