DEWA and WGEO launch the Global Reporting Initiative Certified Training Programme

The Sustainability and Innovation Centre of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) is organising the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) Certified Training Programme in co-operation with the World Green Economy Organization (WGEO). The programme helps professionals and organisations understand the principles and methodologies of sustainability reporting. This ensures that their reports align with globally recognised GRI Standards, which provide a robust structure for transparent and integrated reporting on various sustainability issues, helping organisations meet the growing demand for accountability from stakeholders such as investors, customers, regulators and communities. It targets professionals with a deep interest in sustainability across various backgrounds, including engineering, natural sciences, environment and business.

The GRI serves as the internationally recognised framework for companies to report on their economic, social and environmental performance. DEWA is a member of the GRI’s Gold Community and one of 100 international organisations that immediately adopted the new global standards for sustainability reporting, starting with its fourth Sustainability Report, published in 2016. Since 2013, DEWA has issued 12 Sustainability Reports in line with GRI standards, relevant institutional disclosure requirements and UN Sustainable Development Goals. WGEO is also accredited by the GRI to provide training programmes.

The programme supports DEWA and WGEO’s commitment to promote sustainability and transparency while supporting GRI reporting principles such as accuracy, balance, clarity, comparability, completeness, context, timeliness and verification. The course is designed to equip participants with advanced practical skills in sustainability reporting, enabling trainees – upon completion – to apply the GRI Standards framework effectively, identify and report material topics relevant to their organisation, strengthen engagement and accountability through transparent disclosure, integrate sustainability into core business strategy and governance, and produce clear, comprehensive reports aligned with global environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG) expectations.

The centre is receiving applications for participation until 12 January 2026 via the link: https://shorturl.at/eEgtK.