The current GRI Professional Certification Program (PCP) was launched in November 2021 compatible with the REVISED GRI Standards 2021. GRI PCP is a sustainability curriculum that delivers globally applicable professional development on the GRI Standards and offers professionals an opportunity for continuous learning and upskilling.

The program is comprised of four courses (see below) that covers the fundamentals of GRI reporting and the certification exam.

1. Introduction to sustainability reporting and the GRI Standards 2021 Update
2. Reporting with GRI Standards 2021 Update
3. Reporting on Human Rights with GRI Standards 2021 Update
4. Integrating SDGs into Sustainability Reporting

Participants of this Program will receive 25% discount on the exam (original price at €350).

2022 class schedule:

• Apr 2 & 9 (Face to face class from 9-6pm); Apr 4 & 7 (Zoom class from 6.30pm-9.30pm)
• May 21 & 28 (Face to face class from 9-6pm); May 24 & 26 (Zoom class from 6.30pm-9.30pm)
• Jun 18 & 25 (Face to face class from 9-6pm); Jun 21 & 23 (Zoom class from 6.30pm-9.30pm)

Language

The course could be conducted in either Cantonese or English, depending on the participants’ needs. Course materials are in English. Please download the training brochure here.

Venue

The selection of venue, either at CUHK campus or in Kwun Tong, will be subject to the number of participants.

What participants say about our course

Executive Director of a Hong Kong Listco: “I recommend the GRI Certified Training courses provided by Alaya as it allows me to obtain an easy understanding about the reporting framework, its value and implement internally.”

Managing Director and Portfolio Manager of an asset manager: “The GRI Standards Certified Training given by Alaya Consulting turned something conceptual into something easy to comprehend and to implement.  The interactive in class exercise helped to cement the concepts of the Standards well.”

Please note that we need at least 5 participants for the class to go ahead. Alaya Consulting reserves the right to cancel course due to insufficient enrolment, participants can either choose to refund or select class on later dates.

For questions concerning the new Certification Exam, please check out the FAQ.