GRI GRI Performance Indicators & Metrics

Question 1

Under GRI 305, which greenhouse gas protocol scope covers indirect emissions from purchased electricity?

Accepted Answer

Scope 2

Answer

Scope 2 emissions under GRI 305 cover indirect GHG emissions from the generation of purchased electricity, heat, steam, or cooling consumed by the organization.

Question 2

What does GRI 403 address in sustainability reporting?

Accepted Answer

Occupational health and safety

Answer

GRI 403: Occupational Health and Safety (2018) covers the management system, hazard identification, worker participation, and rates of injury and work-related ill health.

Question 3

Which GRI Standard requires disclosure of total water withdrawal by source?

Accepted Answer

GRI 303

Answer

GRI 303: Water and Effluents (2018) requires disclosure of total water withdrawal from surface water, groundwater, seawater, produced water, and third-party sources.

Question 4

Under GRI 401, what must an organization disclose about new employee hires?

Accepted Answer

Total number and rate of new employee hires by age group, gender, and region

Answer

GRI 401-1 requires disclosure of the total number and rate of new employee hires during the reporting period, broken down by age group, gender, and region.

Question 5

What metric does GRI 302-3 specifically require organizations to report?

Accepted Answer

Energy intensity ratio

Answer

GRI 302-3 requires disclosure of energy intensity — a ratio that relates energy consumption to an organization-specific metric such as production volume or revenue.

(GRI) Global Reporting Initiative Professional Certification Practice Test

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GRI GRI Performance Indicators & Metrics