expand_less This metric is looking for the total number of recorded significant spills:For WikiRate researchers:Companies who align reports to GRI’s Sustainability Reporting Standards often include a GRI Content Index or Annex where GRI disclosures, with GRI codes, are listed.Use the GRI Index, CTRL F, Command F or search button on source preview to search for this index and metrics within the reportUse G4 codes, G3 codes or keywords to quickly find values, keeping in mind that some companies report on the metric using different terms, e.g. G4-EN24, EN24 or spillsAlways check the metric question and methodology for the unit of measure or currency - researchers may need to carry out [[Conversions_&_Calculations|calculations or conversions]][[Conversions and Calculations|calculations or conversions]] before entering the final metric valueAdd [[Adding comments|comments]] documenting exactly where within the source you found the information (page number) and include details of simple or complex [[Conversions_&_Calculations|calculations or conversions]][[Conversions and Calculations|calculations or conversions]] made to determine the metric valueIf you are unable to locate a metric value in a source you can search for additional sources where the data is available and [[Adding & Tagging New Sources|add a new source]]Further guidance on how to research values for GRI-based metrics is available [[Researching_GRI_Metrics|here]], including detailed guidance on adding, editing and [[checking metric values]].Global Reporting Initiative compliance guidance for companies:To calculate the total number of recorded significant spills - [[https://g4.globalreporting.org/specific-standard-disclosures/environmental/effluents-and-waste/Pages/G4-EN24.aspx|G4-EN24]]-a:Identify the total number of all recorded significant spills.Reporting on this Indicator should include the following contextual information as a comment to the metric value:G4-EN24-b: For spills that were reported include the additional information for each spill in the comments section:Location of spillVolume of spillMaterial of spill, categorized by:Oil spills (soil or water surfaces)Fuel spills (soil or water surfaces)Spills of wastes (soil or water surfacesSpills of chemicals (mostly soil or water surfaces)Other (to be specified by the organization)G4-EN24-c: ​Report the impacts of significant spills.