GRI Standards, Principles & Application Specialist (GSPAS)
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Overview:
Become an expert in sustainability reporting with the GSPAS certification. This intensive, GRI-aligned program equips professionals with the knowledge and tools to implement the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) Standards, the most widely used sustainability reporting framework worldwide.
From stakeholder engagement and materiality assessment to data collection, performance measurement, and disclosure writing—this course is packed with practical insights and hands-on exercises to help you produce credible, transparent, and globally aligned ESG reports.
You’ll also learn how to integrate GRI-based disclosures with frameworks like the UN SDGs, TCFD, and BRSR, ensuring your organization stays ahead of evolving ESG regulations and investor expectations.
Why Attend?
- Global Recognition
Earn a GRI-aligned certification that enhances your professional credibility and positions you as a qualified sustainability reporting expert. - Practical Skill Building
Leave with actionable tools, templates, and checklists to immediately apply in your organization’s reporting efforts. - Career Advancement
Boost your qualifications and unlock new opportunities in ESG, sustainability strategy, and compliance. - Strategic Integration
Learn how to embed sustainability into your organization’s overall strategy and stakeholder communications. - Compliance Readiness
Stay ahead of evolving ESG disclosure regulations by mastering internationally recognized reporting standards.
Who Should Attend?
- Sustainability Managers & ESG Professionals
- CSR Officers & Compliance Experts
- Reporting & Risk Analysts
- Consultants, Auditors, and Assurance Professionals
- Academics & Researchers in ESG/Sustainability
- Business Leaders seeking ESG alignment
Benefits of Certification
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GRI-Aligned Recognition
Earn a professional credential aligned with the world’s most trusted sustainability reporting framework. -
Hands-On Skills
Gain access to practical templates, checklists, and tools you can use immediately in your ESG reporting process. -
Global Career Advancement
Qualify for specialized roles in ESG strategy, sustainability reporting, and regulatory compliance. -
Compliance Confidence
Stay ahead of disclosure mandates and global ESG expectations with reporting that meets international standards. -
Strategic ESG Impact
Learn to embed material ESG disclosures into your organization’s sustainability narrative and business strategy.
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1Understanding the GRI StandardsCourse Duration: 12 H
Explore the structure and components of the GRI Universal, Sector, and Topic Standards. Understand how to interpret and apply them within organizational reporting.
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2Sustainability Reporting ProcessCourse Duration: 12 H
Establish a clear sustainability reporting strategy, from stakeholder engagement to report development and communication.
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3Materiality AssessmentCourse Duration: 12 H
Identify, prioritize, and validate material topics that reflect the organization’s most significant ESG impacts and influence stakeholder decisions.
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4Stakeholder EngagementCourse Duration: 12 H
Learn effective methods for engaging internal and external stakeholders to shape credible and transparent reports.
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5Data Collection & Performance IndicatorsCourse Duration: 12 H
Develop frameworks for ESG data collection, performance measurement, and monitoring of sustainability KPIs.
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6Disclosure and Report WritingCourse Duration: 12 H
Create high-quality sustainability disclosures aligned with GRI Standards and recognized global practices.
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7Aligning with Global FrameworksCourse Duration: 12 H
Integrate GRI-aligned reports with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), BRSR, TCFD, and other reporting frameworks.
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8Practical Tools & Case StudiesCourse Duration: 12 H
Engage in real-life simulations, group work, and exercises to reinforce practical application of GRI-based reporting.
Onsite (In-Person): 2 days | 6 hours/day
Online (Live Virtual): 6 sessions | 2 hours/day (No sessions on Saturday & Sunday)
Investment Advisors & Wealth Managers
ESG & Sustainability Analysts
Portfolio Managers & Asset Managers
Corporate Finance, Banking & Fintech Professionals
Consultants, Academics, and Policy Advisors in sustainable finance
ESG integration in financial decision-making
Green bonds, impact investing, and climate finance
Global sustainability regulations (EU Taxonomy, SFDR, TCFD, PRI)
ESG ratings, disclosures, and data analytics
Sustainable investment products and strategies
Climate risk assessment and net-zero planning
Case studies and financial scenario simulations
Coming Cources Dates
- Virtual Traning = 10 Days- 2H/Day Nov 12-13, 2025 (Fee $350)
- On Site Traning = 2 Days- 6H/Day Oman-Nov 12-13, 2025 (Fee $1,000)

Format Options:
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On-Site (In-Person): 2 days | 6 hours per day
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Online (Live): 6 days | 2 hours per day
Key Benefits:
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Strategic Expertise
Build the knowledge to lead in ESG investment, responsible banking, and sustainable finance innovation. -
Professional Certification
Gain a credential that demonstrates your ESG finance competence and commitment to sustainable practices. -
Career Growth
Elevate your role in investment advisory, corporate finance, or green capital markets. -
Global Impact
Contribute to climate resilience, financial integrity, and the redirection of capital toward a more sustainable future.