GRI Certified Sustainability Training
Interested in adding recognised Sustainability accreditations to your CV and company profile?
We provide sustainability professionals with insightful and GRI certified Sustainability Professional accreditation. Decarbonate are 1 of the very few Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) Training Partners based in Australia. We bring a unique blend of advisory/consulting experience to ASX200 companies; along with our experience representing the GRI itself with the development of new GRI sector standards covering >20 ESG topics.
We also offer training on the Australian Sustainability Reporting Standards, drawing on our experience in advising tier 1, 2 and 3 companies with gap assessments, risk/opportunity assessments, scenario analysis and preparation of annual Sustainability Reports.
Why GRI Training?
The Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) Standards are the gold standard for sustainability reporting — trusted by 80% of the ASX100 companies.
Whether you're seeking to add credentials to your CV or company profile, as a reporting organisation or advisor, our GRI Certified Training equips you to:
✔ Build credible, best-practice sustainability reports
✔ Identify material topics that matter most
✔ Navigate multiple frameworks with confidence
Learn how to confidently apply the GRI Standards 2021, ensuring your reports meet global benchmarks for transparency, accuracy, and accountability.
Gain the skills to pinpoint what’s truly important — from stakeholder expectations to sector-specific priorities — so your report tells a focused, impactful story.
GRI reporting is often the foundation for integrating other frameworks like TCFD, ISSB, or SDGs. We'll show you how to connect the dots and future-proof your reporting approach.
Hear from Our Past Participants
Curious what it’s like to join our GRI-certified sustainability training? See what past participants have to say about their experience — how the sessions helped them gain confidence, clarity, and practical skills to bring ESG reporting to life.
Training Options
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1-Day ESG Awareness Workshop
Perfect for individuals or executive teams, this condensed course covers:
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Key ESG regulations & expectations (with a focus on ASRS climate & sustainability standards, modern slavery, or other topics of interest to you)
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Introduction to sustainability reporting
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Typical stakeholder ESG drivers
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Peer company examples tailored to your sector of interest
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✅ Certificate of Completion by Decarbonate
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2-Day GRI Training
This instructor-led training is delivered by a GRI Certified Training Partner and is ideal for professionals seeking to build strong foundational knowledge in sustainability reporting.
Participants will learn to:
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Understand key sustainability concepts and disclosure principles
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Apply the GRI Standards 2021 in reporting
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Identify and prioritise material topics and impacts
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Begin structuring a sustainability report in alignment with global best practice
✅ Certificate of Completion by Decarbonate
Modules Include:
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Introduction to Sustainability Reporting and the GRI Standards
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Reporting with the GRI Standards
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4-Day GRI Professional Accreditation
Full Curriculum delivered by a GRI Certified Training Partner:
Four modules:
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Reporting with the GRI Standards
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Reporting on Human Rights with the GRI Standards
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Navigating the GRI Sector Standards
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Transparency for Tomorrow: Decoding the Sustainability Reporting Landscape
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Prepares participants for the certification exam
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Gain globally recognized credentials in sustainability reporting
Upon completion, participants will:
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Take the official GRI Certification Exam
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🏅 Successful candidates receive the GRI Certified Sustainability Professional title and are listed in the official GRI directory.
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Deepen their understanding of sustainability reporting frameworks
📌 Ideal for practitioners looking for formal recognition and the ability to support or lead sustainability reporting at a global standard.
Customised training options are also available to suit your organisation’s specific ESG and sustainability needs.
Next intake: 3rd - 6th November 2025
Full 4-Day Package (All Modules): AUD 4,500
📍 Location: Perth (Space Cubed - 191 St Georges Terrace, Perth WA 6000)
📅 Next Intake: 3rd November 2025
*Please note that all fees for the GRI training are final and non-refundable once registration is confirmed.