GRI scales up sustainability know-how for Argentinian SMEs

New GRI-SECO regional program to equip companies with tools and expertise in decision-useful sustainability reporting

Buenos Aires, Apr 22 –GRIis expanding its presence in Latin America with the launch of a new program in Argentina to enable small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to access the strategic benefits of sustainability reporting.

Supported by the Swiss State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO), the ‘Enhancing Sustainability Reporting for SMEs’initiative builds on GRI’s successful approaches already implemented in Colombia and Peru, as well as previous engagement with Argentinian companies.

The program recognizes that, while SMEs form the backbone of Argentina’s economy, measuring and communicating sustainability impacts isa significant challenge for many businesses. The program will address this gap through practical tools and technical training in sustainability reporting using internationally recognised standards.

For larger Argentinian companies, GRI reporting is already well established. A 2025 study by SMS Buenos Aires found that 96% of companies listed on the National Securities Commission (CNV) that report on sustainability use the GRI Standards, yet none of the listed SMEs discloses with global frameworks.

Andrea Pradilla, Director of GRI Latin America, said:

“Argentina’s SMEs have a critical role in advancing sustainable development in the country, as well as wider relevance in the value chain throughout Latin America and beyond. This expanded new program is about empowering organisations to harness sustainability reporting to build trust and credibility,with practical insights that shape both sustainable outcomes and business success. We are grateful to SECO for their continued collaboration in the region.”

On behalf of SECO, Switzerland’s Ambassador to Argentina, Andrea Semadeni, said:

“The collaboration’s expansion comes at exactly the right time for Argentina. As we move through the ratification process of the Free Trade Agreement between EFTA and Mercosur, a shared understanding of sustainability reporting between Swiss and Argentine companies will help make business transactions even more seamless. This alignment will enable both sides to fully benefit from the agreement while responding to the growing expectations of investors, customers and the public for transparency across value chains and borders.”

The Argentina programwill be managedby Lara Lovero, who hasextensive sustainability consultancy experience and a background in industrial engineering.

LaraLovero, GRI LatAm Senior Programs Coordinator,added:

“Argentina has enormous potential to lead in regional sustainability. My goal is for SMEs to see sustainability reporting not as an administrative burden but as a strategic management tool that opens doors to financing and international markets.”