GRI in Spain
GRI compliance requirements, deadlines, penalties and implementation guidance for companies operating in Spain. Updated 2026.
Who must comply with GRI in Spain
Companies incorporated in Spain that meet the CSRD thresholds — 1,000+ employees AND €450M+ net turnover under the Omnibus package — must comply with GRI. Non-EU companies with significant EU operations including Spain may also fall within scope.
Wave 1 companies (large PIEs previously under NFRD) began reporting on FY2024 data. Wave 2 companies will report from FY2027 under the Amended ESRS. The national competent authority in Spain enforces compliance and can impose penalties for non-filing or materially incomplete reports.
GRI deadlines for Spain companies
The filing deadline is 4 months after fiscal year end. For December fiscal year ends, this means April. Spain companies must file their GRI sustainability report as part of their annual management report and make it available through the European Single Access Point (ESAP).
Wave 1 companies have already filed their first GRI reports. Wave 2 companies must begin data collection now to be ready for FY2027 reporting. Allow 18–24 months lead time from first data collection to first filing.
GRI enforcement in Spain
GRI is enforced at member state level. The national competent authority in Spain has powers to investigate, require restatement, and impose financial penalties for non-compliance. Financial penalties can reach €10M or a percentage of annual group turnover — whichever is higher.
Beyond financial penalties, non-compliant companies may be excluded from EU public procurement and face restricted access to EU financing programmes. ESMA coordinates enforcement consistency across member states.
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