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GRI Licensing Program for more efficient and accurate ESG Software & Tools
Software and digital tools facilitate and optimize sustainability reporting and other ESG processes, helping to better manage data, simplify compliance with regulatory and reporting obligations more easily, and build stakeholder trust.
Through the GRI Licensing Software & Tools Program, GRI ensures that software and tools accurately incorporate the GRI Standards, drawing on the best practice principles that are at the heart of the Standards, while preserving the integrity of GRI’s intellectual property.
Find out below how to join the GRI Licensing Program, and explore our list of current GRI Licensed Partners to discover the best ESG management solutions for your organization.
Are you a software or digital tool provider seeking licensing? Follow this 3-step process:
- Application and license agreement: Fill out this Contact Form or send an email to [email protected] to start the licensing process. Our GRI specialists will guide you through the application process and prepare a License Agreement, including a quote, timeline, verification process details, and other terms and conditions tailored to your needs and software/tool requirements.
- Verification Process: Our experienced GRI analysts will review how GRI content has been implemented in your software or digital tool, providing feedback and recommendations based on best practices and GRI's extensive experience in sustainability.
- Confirmation of Licensing & Post-licensing support: Once the verification is completed, GRI will grant permission for commercial use of its intellectual property rights and award exclusive GRI organizational marks that may be displayed on your software and digital tool, as well as for marketing purposes on your website and social media channels, distinguishing your software/tool as verified by GRI. Becoming a GRI Licensed Software & Tools Partner also grants access to regular updates from GRI, discounts on other GRI products and services, participation in exclusive webinars, as well as unique co-marketing opportunities with GRI.
Find GRI Licensed Software & Tools
Are you looking for software or digital tools for specific ESG services or simply to better manage your sustainability data and track progress towards your targets? Take a look at our GRI Licensed Software & Tools Partner Directory to find a software or tool that best meets your needs.
Frequently asked questions
The GRI Licensing Program is relevant for organizations that:
- Embed GRI content into software, platforms, or digital tools
- Develop structured solutions using GRI requirements or data points
- Commercialize methodologies or outputs based on the GRI Standards
Note: Consulting and service providers may also require licensing when developing tools or commercial deliverables using GRI content.
3 Steps:
- Application & Agreement
Define scope, use case, and licensing terms. - Expert Review
Obtain GRI Masterfiles and integrate content into your tool/software. GRI reviews how the Standards are interpreted and applied in your solution. - Licensing & Partnership
Permission granted, marks issued, and ongoing support begins.
Licensing does:
- Support correct interpretation of the GRI Standards
- Provide confidence in how GRI content is applied within a solution
- Enable authorized commercial use of GRI content
Licensing does not:
- Assess end-user data quality
- Guarantee reporting outcomes or performance
- Replace audit or assurance processes