KPI for Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) Index

 

Introduction Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) Index

The Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) provides a comprehensive framework for sustainability reporting. 

While the GRI framework itself does not prescribe specific Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), it offers guidance on reporting principles, content, and disclosure requirements. However, here are some common categories and examples of KPIs that organizations often consider when using the GRI framework for sustainability reporting:

Outlook Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) Index

1. Environmental Performance:

   - Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions: KPIs can include total emissions, emissions intensity, and reduction targets.

   - Energy consumption: KPIs may measure energy usage, renewable energy adoption, and energy efficiency improvements.

   - Water usage: KPIs can track water consumption, water efficiency, and water management practices.

   - Waste management: KPIs may measure waste generation, recycling rates, and waste diversion from landfill.

2. Social Impact:

   - Employee diversity and inclusion: KPIs can include metrics like gender diversity, representation of underrepresented groups, and equal opportunities.

   - Health and safety: KPIs may measure incident rates, near-miss reporting, and employee well-being programs.

   - Stakeholder engagement: KPIs can assess the level of engagement with stakeholders, including customers, employees, local communities, and NGOs.

3. Supply Chain and Procurement:

   - Supplier assessments: KPIs may evaluate the implementation of supplier codes of conduct, ethical sourcing, and responsible procurement practices.

   - Supply chain transparency: KPIs can include the percentage of suppliers assessed for sustainability, traceability of supply chain, and supplier performance improvement.

4. Governance and Ethics:

   - Board diversity: KPIs can assess the diversity and composition of the company's board of directors.

   - Ethics and compliance: KPIs may measure the implementation of ethical policies, anti-corruption efforts, and compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.

   - Transparency and disclosure: KPIs can evaluate the quality and comprehensiveness of sustainability reporting, including adherence to GRI reporting standards.

It's important to note that the specific KPIs chosen by organizations using the GRI framework will depend on their industry, sustainability goals, and stakeholder expectations. 

The GRI framework provides guidance on materiality assessment and encourages organizations to select KPIs that are relevant, reliable, and meaningful to their specific context.