GRI Standards
Certified Course
Upon successful completion of the course, participants will be awarded a globally accredited GRI certificate, symbolising their mastery and recognition in sustainability practices.
Next Trainings
Date
5-6th November, 2024
Format
Online, In Person
Complementary ESRS (CSRD) session included
As a GRI Certified Partner, LRA is proud to offer the GRI Standards Certified Course - an interactive instructor-led training based on 15+ years of our experience in ESG reporting for the leading regional and global companies.
Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) Standard Certification
Achieve recognition with the world’s most prevalent sustainability reporting standard through our certified GRI training course. Endorsed by the GRI under an official license, our programme confers a globally recognised certificate which is considered essential for every reporting professional, enhancing your credibility and elevating your sustainability profile.
Expert-Led Instruction with Award-Winning Insights
Learn from practitioners who not only teach the official GRI methodology but also bring a wealth of experience from creating award-winning sustainability reports. Our experts furnish you with a mix of theoretical knowledge and practical insights, guiding you to create GRI-based reports that receive international recognition and contribute to sustainable success.
Customised Practical Learning Experience
Elevate your data handling skills to craft reports that engage stakeholders and adhere to the latest sustainability frameworks. Our course goes beyond the official GRI methodological material, providing a curriculum enriched with real-world applications. We integrate disclosure insights, tailor content structure strategies, and refine your report preparation process. A GRI - ESRS (CSRD) and ISBB-IFRS interoperability session is included.
2 days
Certify in 2 Days with GRI Training
Partner
Partner
online/in-person
Experience Flexibility: Your Presence, Your Choice
theory + practice
Experience a dynamic blend of theoretical understanding and practical exercises
Ready-to-use Templates and
Pre-sets
Individual Support
Access to Exclusive Events
Support and Consultations After the Training
Attain an international certificate from GRI
Skills and competencies you will acquire:
Proficiently work with GRI Standards
Conduct professional materiality assessment
Skilfully define key performance indicators (KPIs)
Build effective stakeholder engagement
Qualify to manage reporting processes
Ross Kurinko, Dr. is a distinguished expert with over 15 years of experience in sustainability, ESG, integrated ESG communications and corporate reporting. Throughout his career, he has been instrumental in establishing ESG governance frameworks and comprehensive disclosure systems, notably building one from scratch for one of Europe’s largest railway companies. As an independent consultant, he has guided over 20 prominent businesses and educated hundreds of professionals, enabling them to make significant strides in sustainable practices. His work has consistently emphasized the enhancement of corporate governance, reduction of environmental impacts, and strengthening of social responsibility initiatives, with a particular focus on creating robust, transparent reporting and disclosure frameworks. These efforts have been widely recognized with awards and honours.
Ross Kurinko’s expertise is particularly concentrated on ESG reporting and disclosure, where he has been at the forefront of aligning corporate practices with the rigorous demands of responsible finance and ESG analytics. His close professional relationships with leading organizations like GRI, S&P Global, Moody’s, Sustainalytics, and CDP have delivered direct value to his clients, enhancing their brand reputations and increasing shareholder confidence. His strategic guidance has positioned these businesses as leaders in their industries, driving measurable impact and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. Ross Kurinko’s unwavering commitment to sustainability and corporate responsibility has established him as a key figure in advancing transparency and accountability in corporate reporting.
In addition to the aforementioned roles, Ross Kurinko, Dr., is a frequent speaker on ESG/Sustainability reporting, strategy, and management. He serves as an official tutor for the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) and is a qualified CSR consultant under the EBRD Business Advisory Services Programme. Moreover, he has authored several books for UN agencies and written articles for both US and European academic institutions, contributing to renowned institutions such as Cambridge and Harvard Universities.
Ross Kurinko, Dr. is a distinguished expert with over 15 years of experience in sustainability, ESG, integrated ESG communications and corporate reporting. Throughout his career, he has been instrumental in establishing ESG governance frameworks and comprehensive disclosure systems, notably building one from scratch for one of Europe’s largest railway companies. As an independent consultant, he has guided over 20 prominent businesses and educated hundreds of professionals, enabling them to make significant strides in sustainable practices. His work has consistently emphasized the enhancement of corporate governance, reduction of environmental impacts, and strengthening of social responsibility initiatives, with a particular focus on creating robust, transparent reporting and disclosure frameworks. These efforts have been widely recognized with awards and honours.
Ross Kurinko’s expertise is particularly concentrated on ESG reporting and disclosure, where he has been at the forefront of aligning corporate practices with the rigorous demands of responsible finance and ESG analytics. His close professional relationships with leading organizations like GRI, S&P Global, Moody’s, Sustainalytics, and CDP have delivered direct value to his clients, enhancing their brand reputations and increasing shareholder confidence. His strategic guidance has positioned these businesses as leaders in their industries, driving measurable impact and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. Ross Kurinko’s unwavering commitment to sustainability and corporate responsibility has established him as a key figure in advancing transparency and accountability in corporate reporting.
In addition to the aforementioned roles, Ross Kurinko, Dr., is a frequent speaker on ESG/Sustainability reporting, strategy, and management. He serves as an official tutor for the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) and is a qualified CSR consultant under the EBRD Business Advisory Services Programme. Moreover, he has authored several books for UN agencies and written articles for both US and European academic institutions, contributing to renowned institutions such as Cambridge and Harvard Universities.
2019
Integrated report Ukrzaliznytsia (transport)
Annual report Urkhydroenergo (energy)
Non-fanancial report Energoatom (energy)
Sustainability report Rostelecom (telecom)
2020
Sustainability report IBA Group (IT)
2022
Integrated annual report Kazatomprom (mining)
2023
Annual report Samruk-Energy (energy)
Integrated annual report Kazatomprom (mining)
The MarCom Awards, revered as the "Oscar" for excellence in corporate reporting, are a global recognition of outstanding achievement in marketing and communications. Presented by the esteemed American Marketing Association, these awards shine a spotlight on the highest standards of creativity and clarity in presenting information. Securing a MarCom Award is a clear indicator of a company's dedication to transparency and mastery in reporting. It acknowledges the skillful conveyance of a company's narrative, ensuring that complex data is not just accessible, but also compelling and persuasive. Our team's success in winning multiple MarCom Awards is a reflection of our leading role in the industry, confirming our ability to turn detailed reports into powerful stories that engage and inform stakeholders.
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Experienced ESG managers:
You can refresh or update current knowledge, learn in areas not covered, and join a growing community of alumni professionals.
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Novice ESG managers:
You will fully comprehend how to work effectively in the profession from scratch, as well as a respected graduate diploma that increases your career opportunities (possibly meeting your future employer).
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Lead ESG managers:
You will be able to refresh, update or structure knowledge, better coordinate, form and set tasks, control and monitor, develop employees, as well as search and attract the required specialists to form a strong team.
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Report Writer:
You will be able to refresh or update current knowledge, learn about creative approaches to the formation of content, gain a deep understanding of the requirements of key international sustainability reporting standards, learn the best award-winning approach to presenting the information you are going to disclose.
Student Satisfaction with our Course:
91%
86%
online training
onsite training
12 hours of training with
a certified trainer and
official educational
materials
GRI Standards:
GRI Universal Standards
Books 1, 2, and 3.
GRI Sector Standards.
GRI Topic Standards
International certificate
from GRI for full and
active participation
Thematic Studies
Personal account on
the GRI Academy
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