This course will explore the global sustainability challenges that are addressed by the Global Goals and the business case for engaging with the SDGs. It will also delve into the role of sustainability reporting in enabling sustainable development; and, trend, challenges and opportunities related to reporting on the SDGs.
This course will take a deep dive into practical aspects of integrating the SDGs into existing sustainability reporting processes by following the steps outlined in the publication Integrating the SDGs into Corporate Reporting: A Practical Guide, developed by the UN Global Compact and GRI. This course ends with guidance on how to use the tool An Analysis of the Goals and Targets, also developed by GRI and the UN Global Compact, that can be applied to find the appropriate indicators and GRI disclosures to report on the SDGs. By upholding recognized standards and principles on issues such as human rights, labor, the environment and anti-corruption, organizations make an essential contribution to the SDGs.
After attending this course, you will:
Know more about the global sustainability challenges that we face and the business case for engaging with the SDGs.
Understand the role of sustainability reporting and how it contributes to sustainable development and the achievement of the SDGs.
Interpret the current trends, challenges, and opportunities that organizations have when it comes to reporting on the SDGs and measuring progress and contributions towards achieving those.
Master available tools that help measure and report on the contributions to the SDGs.
Understand the process for integrating the SDGs into the reporting process by following three practical steps outlined in the publication ‘Integrating the SDGs into Corporate Reporting: A Practical Guide’, developed by the UN Global Compact and GRI.
Use insights through case studies from organizations in different sectors that have already integrated the SDGs into their reporting process and that are measuring their progress and contributions towards the Global Goals.
This 8-hour Integrating the SDGs into Sustainability Reporting training course will be taught on Zoom across two 4-hour sessions. Upon completion, participants will earn 1 out of the 4 credit points towards GRI’s professional certification program.
Session 1: Thursday, September 29 (8a - 12p PT)
Session 2: Friday, September 30 (8a - 12p PT)
For any inquiries, call (619) 832-1282 or email us at info@isosgroup.com.