Modular Training In Sustainability Reporting

SRA Tool Modular Training In Sustainability Reporting

Aims
To provide participants with:

• an understanding of the purpose of and drivers for sustainability reporting
• the information needed to determine the most appropriate type of report for the organisation
• an understanding of the key guidelines for sustainability reporting
• a practical understanding of the tools required for gathering information to be included in the report
• an understanding of the assurance process and the types of evidence required
• methods for ensuring ongoing improvement in the organisation’s reporting

Course Module Outlines

1. 1. (½ day) Drivers for Reporting & Getting Commitment
   Including: understanding and evaluating the key drivers and pressures on the company to report; how to ensure ongoing commitment to report from top management.
2. 2. (½ day) Logistics of Reporting
   Including: determining which stakeholders the report is aimed at; the most appropriate format for producing the report; identification of material issues for inclusion in the report; establishing the most appropriate team for reporting.
3. 3. (½ day) The Guidelines and Standards
   Including: The Global Reporting Initiative Sustainability Reporting Guidelines (2002); the AA1000 framework (1999); ISO guidelines.
4. 4. (1 day) How to Report
   Including: determining what information to include in the report; methods for gathering relevant information (eg, stakeholder dialogue); identifying the most appropriate indicators to use for reporting.
5. 5. (½ day) Preparing for Assurance
   Including: understanding the evidence that is needed; awareness of the different approaches to assurance; how to select the assurance approach most appropriate to the organisation.
6. 6. (½ day) Continual Improvement of Reporting
   Including: the use of stakeholder feedback from report; methods for improving reporting; methods for identifying and setting appropriate improvement targets.
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