Tag: GRI Standards

New analysis on the state-of-play for air pollution reporting

Stuart Mitchell

A deep-dive study on the pollution disclosure practices of publicly listed companies around the world finds that, while most acknowledge air pollution through their reporting, measurable emissions data and information on individual pollutants are uneven or lacking. The air pollution reporting gap: Evidence from 1,000 organizations across high-emitting sectors, produced by GRI with support from the Clean Air Fund, examines 2023-2024 sustainability reports spanning eight sectors. Key insights include: Companies talk about air pollution more than they measure it. While almost all companies (91%) published a sustainability report, fewer than…

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From transparency to action: practical support to advance nature protection

Stuart Mitchell

With the new IPBES Business and Biodiversity Assessment warning that ‘business as usual’ is accelerating nature loss and calling for transformative change in corporate behavior, GRI has launched a timely and practical new resource to help organizations step up and provide meaningful biodiversity reporting. Decoding biodiversity impacts: A practical guide to corporate reporting with the GRI Standards is available now for free download. Combining expert insights on the use of the GRI 101 Biodiversity Standard, and signposting the resources and support available, it encompasses four case studies by GRI Community…

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Accelerating progress in 2026 towards a streamlined sustainability reporting system

Stuart Mitchell

With a new year underway, GRI is increasing momentum to deliver sustainability standards that strengthen the quality and usability of reporting, helping organizations and their stakeholders unlock greater value from disclosed information. In Q1, there are a series of key standards updates and innovations – as well as opportunities to engage and participate – from GRI, the global leader in sustainability reporting, all of which contribute towards a more cohesive and effective disclosure ecosystem: Biodiversity and Mining Standards take effect for reporting from 1 January GRI 101: Biodiversity – setting…

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Does sustainability reporting pay for itself?

Stuart Mitchell

A deep-dive analysis of global research on the value of sustainability reporting finds that 73% of studies show a positive correlation between companies that disclose their impacts and improved financial performance. The literature review by Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) – From impact to income: How sustainability reporting affects the bottom line – summarizes key conclusions and themes from 30 empirical studies to determine whether sustainability reporting improves access to capital, enhances operational efficiency, and strengthens risk management capabilities. All of the studies were published between 2010 and 2025 in peer-reviewed academic…

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Putting workers’ rights at the heart of corporate accountability

Stuart Mitchell

Standards to illuminate how organizations respond to disclosure expectations on crucial labor rights issues across the value chain are being updated, with a global consultation now underway. Launched on International Human Rights Day, this public comment period will conclude GRI’s review of all labor-related disclosures and is open until 9 March 2026. Following approval by the Global Sustainability Standards Board (GSSB), feedback is sought on updates to four Topic Standards that span workers’ rights and protections: Workers in Business Relationships (GRI 414) Forced Labor (GRI 409) Child Labor (GRI 408)…

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