GRI’s pollution standards consultation broadens the reporting perimeter
GRI launched consultation on proposed pollution standards covering air pollution, a first soil-pollution topic standard and expanded critical-incident reporting, with consultation open until June 8.
BY ESG DESK · MAY 1, 2026 · 1 MIN READ
GRI launched consultation on proposed pollution standards covering air pollution, a first soil-pollution topic standard and expanded critical-incident reporting, with consultation open until June 8. The proposals support interoperability with ESRS and international instruments including the UN Guiding Principles and OECD Guidelines. Pollution reporting is becoming a more precise legal-disclosure and supply-chain-risk conversation, especially for high-emitting and resource-intensive sectors.