The philosophy of the course is to provide you with a step-by-step introduction to Sustainability Reporting and unique knowledge in a simple and practical way. Learn about GRI and other guidelines and how to create a Sustainability Report.

• Your personal information
• Guidance on the Different Modules and How to Maximize Learning (Part 1)
• Guidance on the Different Modules and How to Maximize Learning (Part 2)
• Course Objectives
• Course Structure
• Key Terms for Understanding Sustainability Reporting (Glossary)
• Module 1 - What is Sustainable Development & the Business Case for Sustainabity
• Module 1 Objectives
• Video Presentation of the Key Topics of Module 1
• Module 1 Suggested Reading
• The Business Case for Reporting
• What is sustainable development? (1)
• What is sustainable development? (2)
• Sustainable Development Time-line
• VIDEO: Sustainable Development and Green Economy
• What is Sustainability (CSR) Reporting?
• The Sustainable Development Goals
• National Sustainable Development Strategies (NSDS)
• National Sustainable Development Strategies (NSDS) (2)
• European Alliance on CSR
• European Commission: CSR New Strategy
• National Strategy for CSR in Germany
• EU Directive for Mandatory Sustainability (CSR) Reporting
• Consequences of Statutory Sustainability (CSR) Reporting
• Why Report?
• Report Objectives
• VIDEO: Sustainability (CSR) reporting
• Quiz Module 1 (Sustainability Reporting)
• What Did You Learn in Module 1
• MODULE 2 - THE GLOBAL REPORTING INITIATIVE - INTRODUCTION & PRINCIPLES
• Module 2 Objectives
• Video Presentation of the Key Topics of Module 2 (5 Minutes)
• Module 2 Suggested Reading
• Pick the Appropriate Reporting Standard
• GRI Guidelines for Reporting
• GRI: A Network Organization
• GRI Reporting Trends
• GRI Reports by Sector
• GRI: Sector Disclosures
• Terms for Sustainability (CSR) Reporting
• Key Success Factors for Sustainability Reporting
• VIDEO: History of the GRI
• GRI Sustainability Reporting Principles
• GRI Reporting Principles: Content
• GRI Reporting Principles: Quality
• GRI Reporting: Structure of the Report
• GRI Categories and Aspects
• Quiz Module 2 (Sustainability Reporting)
• What Did You Learn in Module 2
• MODULE 3 - THE UNGC, THE ISO26000 AND SUSTAINABILITY REPORTING
• Module 3 - Objectives
• Video Presentation of the Key Topics of Module 3 (5 Minutes)
• Module 3 Suggested Reading
• Pick the Appropriate Reporting Standard
• The United Nations Global Compact
• The United Nations Global Compact: Benefits of Engagement
• The United Nations Global Compact: the 10 Principles (+Video)
• The United Nations Global Compact: Strategy
• The United Nations Global Compact: Case Study
• The United Nations Global Compact and GRI
• ISO26000
• ISO26000: Benefits
• ISO26000: Principles and Clauses
• ISO26000 and GRI
• VIDEO: The Launch of ISO26000
• Quiz Module 3 (Sustainability Reporting)
• What Did You Learn in Module 3
• MODULE 4 - HOW TO CREATE A SUSTAINABILITY REPORT PART 1 (PREPARE & PLAN)
• Module 4 Objectives
• Video Presentation of the Key Topics of Module 4 (7 Minutes)
• Module 4 Suggested Reading
• Planning the Report and Stakeholder Engagement
• Stakeholder Engagement: Selection of Stakeholders
• Stakeholder Engagement: Stakeholders and their Information Needs
• Stakeholder Engagement: Dialogue
• Planning the GRI Sustainability (CSR) Report
• Planning the GRI Sustainability (CSR) report: Disclosures and Indicators
• 'In accordance' Criteria
• Quiz Module 4 (Sustainability Reporting)
• What Did You Learn in Module 4
• MODULE 5 - MATERIALITY ASSESSMENT AND DATA COLLECTION
• Module 5 Objectives
• Video Presentation of the Key Topics of Module 5 (6 Minutes)
• Module 5 Suggested Reading
• Materiality and Data Collection
• Materiality Assessment (Internal and External Factors)
• Steps of Materiality Assessment
• GRI Indicators for Reporting - Examples
• Data Collection
• Quality of Data
• Data Omission
• Setting Targets
• GRI Index
• The New GRI STANDARDS
• The GRI Sustainability Reporting Standards: The Future of Reporting
• The GRI STANDARDS - New Format
• Quiz Module 5 (Sustainability Reporting)
• What Did You Learn in Module 5
• MODULE 6 - EXTERNAL ASSURANCE & COMMUNICATING THE SUSTAINABILITY REPORT
• Module 6 Objectives
• Video Presentation of the Key Topics of Module 6 (5 Minutes)
• Module 6 Suggested Reading
• External Assurance and Communication of the Report
• Why Seek External Assurance?
• Results of External Assurance
• Standards for External Assurance
• AA1000AS Aims and Benefits
• AA1000AS Principles and Types of Engagement
• ISAE3000 Objectives
• ISAE3000 Focus Areas
• Factors to Consider About Communicating the Report
• Available Options for Communication
• Examples of Communication Options
• Stakeholder Feedback
• Next Reporting Cycle
• Quiz Module 6 (Sustainability Reporting)
• What Did You Learn in Module 6
• Questions?
• WEBINAR: "SUSTAINABILITY REPORTING TRENDS IN N.AMERICA (2017)"
• Recorded Webinar
• SUSTAINABILITY (CSR) REPORTING SIMULATION
• Sustainability (CSR) Reporting Simulation
• WEBINAR: "HOW TO CREATE SUSTAINABILITIES STRATEGIES & STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT
• HOW TO CREATE SUCCESSFUL SUSTAINABILITY STRATEGIES
• Final Quiz and Assignment
• Sustainability (CSR) Reporting Final Quiz
• Sustainability (CSR) Reporting Final Assignment - Question 1
• Sustainability (CSR) Reporting Final Assignment - Question 2
• Sustainability (CSR) Reporting Final Assignment - Question 3
• REFER & WIN
• Refer & Win
• BECOME AN ACCREDITED SUSTAINABILITY PROFESSIONAL
• Become an accredited Sustainability Practitioner
• THE FUTURE OF SUSTAINABILITY PROFESSION
• CSE's Guide on the Future of the Sustainability Profession
• COURSE EVALUATION
• Course Evaluation

• All units must be completed