5. Global Reporting Initiative
1997
CERES & UNEP
Boston
GRI
(International Non-profit Organisation)
Recognized Globally
Complementary to UN Global Compact
2002
Base shifted to Amsterdam
Formerly recognized by WSSD as world’s
first sustainability reporting framework
GRI-Permanent, independent body
Structure—Multi-stakeholder
governance structure
Objective—Design globally applicable
framework for sustainability reporting
based on triple bottom line
1999-first reporting guidelines were
published
2002-WSSD recognised it as 1st
sustainability reporting guidelines
including 79 indicators-49 core and 30
additional
Reporting-European countries have
been using these guidelines even more
than US (where it started). The number
of reporters were more than 1000 in
2008 survey done by KPMG.
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6. Sustainability Reporting Guidelines
f
f
Social Economic
Sustainable development is a
pattern of resource use that aims
to meet human needs for today
while preserving the
environment for future
generations.
Concept of People, Planet and
Profit
Triple bottom line approach-
where social and environmental
concern is as important as
economic
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Environment
Bearable Equitable
Viable
Sustainable
7. GRI & Complementary Initiatives
UNGC
ICCR
CRT
OECD ISO
WEF
AA
1000
SA
8000
CERES
GRI
CERES-Coalition of Environmentally Responsible
Economics
SA 8000-Social Accountability International
AA 1000-Accountability standard created to
complement GRI Reporting Guidelines
WEF- World Economic Forum
ISO-International Organization of Standardization,
ISO 21000 for CSR
OECD- Organization for Economic Cooperation and
Development
CRT- The Caux Round Table
ICCR-Interfaith Center on Corporate Responsibility
UNGC- UN Global Council (10 principles)
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8. Need for Sustainability Reporting for SEZs
Economic use of
Reporting
Consistent profitable
business-better exports
and returns
Increase in Investment
Risk management
Total Stakeholder
Return
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9. Need for Sustainability Reporting for SEZs
Social use of Reporting
Respect to local
community and good
relationship
Equal opportunity and
Human Rights
Outreach to larger
population
Diversity
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10. Need for Sustainability Reporting for SEZs
Environmental benefit of
Reporting
Permit and license to
operate
Biodiversity management
Energy saving
Less pollutions
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