Identifying and Applying Material Topics

Overview

There are many available standards and frameworks that can be used for different Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) reporting purposes. This e-learning module focuses on the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) Standards and will provide a comprehensive overview of the key concepts and reporting principles of the GRI.

By the end of this module, you will be able to:

• Define what materiality means in sustainability reporting according to GRI and why it matters.

• Identify the expectations of the GRI Standards regarding materiality disclosures.

• Categorise the significant impacts of the organisation on the economy, environment, and people.

• Compare the material issues and identification processes of different companies and industries.

• Select among different approaches on how to engage with stakeholders.

• Differentiate between impact materiality and the double materiality approach.

This e-learning course takes approximately 50 minutes to complete, and as such, it can provide 1 learning hour – 1 CPD point based on a 50-minute hour. Upon completion of this course, you can print the certificate of completion as an evidence that you undertook the course.

Further information:

• Training hours: 50 minutes

• CPD: 1.0

• Language: English

• Topics: ESG, Reporting

• Sector: Corporates

• Training method: E-learning

• Type: Single course

• Geographic relevance: Global