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Which organization provides the most widely used standards for sustainability reporting?
Which organization provides the most widely used standards for sustainability reporting?
- Exxon Valdez
- Global Sustainability Standards Board (GSSB)
- Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) (correct)
- Universal Standards
When was the GRI founded?
When was the GRI founded?
- 1997 (correct)
- 2000
- Exxon Valdez oil spill
- 2016
What is the nature of the guidance provided by the GRI Framework?
What is the nature of the guidance provided by the GRI Framework?
- Principles-based (correct)
- Specific and replicable
- Detailed requirements
- Rules-based
Which body developed the first global standards for sustainability reporting?
Which body developed the first global standards for sustainability reporting?
What was the first version of the GRI Guidelines called?
What was the first version of the GRI Guidelines called?
Study Notes
Sustainability Reporting Standards
- The Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) provides the most widely used standards for sustainability reporting.
Origin of GRI
- The GRI was founded in 1997.
GRI Framework Guidance
- The GRI Framework provides a comprehensive and structured approach to sustainability reporting, offering guidance on reporting principles, metrics, and stakeholder engagement.
Development of Global Standards
- The Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) developed the first global standards for sustainability reporting.
First Version of GRI Guidelines
- The first version of the GRI Guidelines was called the "G1 Guidelines".
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Description
Test your knowledge on sustainability reporting standards and frameworks with this quiz. Learn about the principles-based guidance and rules-based requirements of the Universal Standards (100 Series) Framework. Explore the broad topics covered and the specific, replicable, and structured information that can be reported for each topic. Assess your understanding of the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI), an independent international organization that provides guidance and sets standards for sustainability reporting.
