Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) September News Update.
GRI issues clarification note on "in accordance" expectations
23 September 2004
In the two years since the release of the Guidelines the use of the "in accordance" option for reporting has generated much interest among reporting organisations and their stakeholders alike. Today GRI recognises over 40 organisations that
have issued one or more in accordance reports.
In the interest of balancing experimentation, flexibility and comparability, GRI has closely monitored how reporting organisations have applied the in accordance
requirements, and has solicited feedback from its global network on their level of satisfaction with in accordance reporting results. As a consequence, GRI has identified two specific areas where further clarification on expectations are
needed: Explanation of omissions and the CEO statement. GRI has issued a note of clarification that delves into both of these areas in more detail, and concludes with information on GRI’s new offer to review in accordance reports prior to
their publication.
New reports added to the database this month
9/23/2004
GRI has added 42 new reports this month, including one from Jamalco – the first GRI reporter from Jamaica. Five new reports from Canadian companies indicate new interest in reporting from that country.
Thank you for your input on GRI’s sustainability report: survey results now available
9/23/2004
222 individuals contributed their feedback via questionnaire over the last weeks. GRI elicited opinions on the basic parameters of its first sustainability reportÂ…
Boundaries protocol available for public comment
9/23/2004
After 10 months of research, working group meetings and practitioners network consultations, GRI is pleased to launch the boundaries technical protocol for public comment.
Announcing a diverse array of new members
9/22/2004
19 new Organisational Stakeholders added their names to GRI’s growing international membership base. GRI is pleased to welcome AngloGold Ashanti, BP, and Nuon -all of which use the GRI GuidelinesÂ…
Longtime GRI staff person and advisor passes the torch
8/20/2004
Nancy Bennet, GRI’s Associate Director for Development and External Relations
has departed the secretariat to pursue a Master’s Degree in International Law
at Leiden University in The Netherlands.
