GRI Data Collection & Measurement Techniques 3

Question 1

When using supplier surveys to collect supply chain emissions data for Scope 3 Category 1, what is a key limitation GRI reporters must disclose?

Accepted Answer

Response rates may be low, leading to gaps filled with spend-based estimates

Answer

Low supplier survey response rates are a common limitation requiring gap-filling with secondary data, which must be disclosed as part of transparent reporting.

Question 2

Under GRI 303 (Water and Effluents), which measurement unit is required for reporting water withdrawal volumes?

Accepted Answer

Cubic meters (megalitres acceptable)

Answer

GRI 303 requires water volumes to be reported in megalitres (ML) or cubic meters to ensure comparability across organizations.

Question 3

A manufacturing company uses different accounting software at each plant. What is the recommended GRI approach for ensuring data consistency?

Accepted Answer

Implement a centralized data management system with standardized definitions

Answer

GRI's principle of comparability requires consistent definitions, methods, and systems across reporting units so data can be meaningfully aggregated.

Question 4

For energy consumption measurement under GRI 302, which conversion factor should be applied to fuel data?

Accepted Answer

Lower heating value (LHV) as the default for most fuels

Answer

GRI 302 recommends using lower heating values (LHV) as the default conversion factor for fuels, consistent with IEA and IPCC guidelines.

Question 5

An organization wants to report on employee training hours under GRI 404. Which employees should be included in the denominator when calculating average training hours?

Accepted Answer

All employees including part-time, temporary, and seasonal workers

Answer

GRI 404 requires average training hours to be calculated across all employees regardless of contract type, ensuring full workforce representation.

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GRI Data Collection & Measurement Techniques 3