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Global Sustainability Reporting Standards Set to Transform
Business
About GRI
The Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) is a leading
organization in the sustainability field. GRI promotes the
use of sustainability reporting as a way for organizations
to become more sustainable and contribute to sustainable
development.
Network Structure
GRI works with a global multi-stakeholder network that includes
experts who participate in Working Groups and governance
bodies, reporters, and report users.
GRI SECRETARIAT
Based in Amsterdam, GRI's Secretariat implements
the work plans of the Board of Directors, Stakeholder Council
and Technical Advisory Committee.
Led by the Chief Executive, the Secretariat implements
the technical work plan set out by GRI's governance bodies,
and manages network and institutional communications, outreach,
stakeholder relations, and financial administration.
The Secretariat has seven departments:
The Executive Management
is responsible for overseeing the GRI work program and the
organizational management system.
Chief Executive office
GRI’s Chief Executive is a member of the Board of Directors.
Guidance, Support & Innovation
Nelmara Arbex is Deputy Chief Executive and responsible
for the Guidance, Support and Innovation Team. This team
develops the GRI Guidelines, Sector Guidance, National Annexes
and research associated with the Reporting Framework. The
team also reviews and analyzes reports based on the Guidelines,
certifies the GRI content in supporting software and tools,
and develops the learning programs that support the use
of the Guidelines.
Government Relations, International Organizations, Development
& Advocacy (GIDA)
Teresa Fogelberg is Deputy Chief Executive responsible for
the Government Relations, International Organizations and
Development & Advocacy (GIDA), supported by her team.
Marketing & Communications
The Marketing & Communications department is responsible
for implementing GRI’s strategic messaging, communications
and events.
Network Relations
Leontien Plugge is the Director Network Relations, responsible
for developing and implementing strategies to raise awareness
on sustainability reporting, and increasing engagement and
financial support in strategic territories by:
• raising awareness, building engagement and ownership with
key partner organizations
• developing and managing the Organizational Stakeholder
(OS) program
• establishing and supporting GRI Focal Points and related
projects
• developing and coordinating regional events and communities
Operations
Peter Westra is Director - Operations and responsible for
HR, Finance, IT and other functions that keep the Secretariat
and network up and running.
Government Advisory Group
While not part of GRI's governance structure, the
Governmental Advisory Group provides informal high-level
feedback and advice to GRI.
Global example : India
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