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Our NewsPublic sector sustainability reporting: Remove the clutter, reduce the burden
- Thu, 25 Oct 2012 9:34:46
- Source: SJEC, jacquie
Australian public sector organisations are facing ever-growing demands to be more transparent and accountable about their economic, environmental, social, and governance performance. Yet the overlap of current reporting requirements, and a lack of consistency, prevents further transparency and accountability.
In this research, analysis by Manidis Roberts, commissioned by GRI’s Focal Point Australia, shows that GRI sustainability reporting can decrease rather than increase the reporting burden on government – reducing costs and improving efficiency. GRI’s Framework is designed to be used flexibly, allowing organisations to report on the sustainability issues that are most important to their operations and stakeholders. When following the Framework, central agencies may consider providing guidance on minimum sustainability disclosures to ensure consistency across the government.
To view a summary report visit here. To obtain the full report contact Victoria Whitaker, 02 9909 5777
G4 Second Public Comment Period (PCP) Workshops
- Fri, 21 Sep 2012 9:46:08
- Source: SJEC, jacquie
Three G4 Public Comment Period (PCP) workshops were held in Auckland, Sydney and Melbourne during July and August on the next iteration of GRI’s guidelines – the G4. Globally nearly 50 workshops have been held with over 1600 participants. These events were kindly hosted by ABC, KPMG and VicSuper.
Participants at both the G4 Sydney and Melbourne workshops had the opportunity to hear from members of the G4 Working Groups, Technical Advisory Committee, Technical Editing Task Force and GRI Stakeholder Council on their experience of the G4 development process. There are currently 12 Australians from a cross section of business involved in the global G4 development process.
Read a summary of the Australian and New Zealand Public Comment Period workshops here
Festival of Dangerous Ideas (FODI) 2012
- Fri, 27 Jul 2012 16:27:30
- Source: SJEC, jacquie
St James Ethics Centre is delighted to launch this year's Festival of Dangerous Ideas (FODI) program. The product of a partnership between Sydney Opera House and St James Ethics Centre, FODI is designed to push the boundaries of intelligent debate. This year’s program offers a world-class line up of local and international speakers - many of whom are 'new voices' being offered a platform for ideas that are rarely exposed to such a large and varied audience. It is guaranteed to be one of the most exciting (and challenging) festivals you will ever attend.
For more information, please see here
G4 Second Public Comment Period is now open!
- Thu, 28 Jun 2012 16:03:20
- Source: SJEC, jacquie
The public can now comment on an exposure draft of the latest iteration of the GRI Guidelines, the G4 Guidelines, from 25 June to 25 September 2012. During this second Public Comment Period for G4, any interested party can provide feedback on the G4 Exposure Draft via the online consultation platform.
GRI Focal Point Australia is running three G4 workshops in July (New Zealand) and August (Sydney and Melbourne). For more information on the G4 Public Comment Period and to have your say, see here. To join one of the G4 workshops in Australia and New Zealand contact griaustralia@globalreporting.org
Australian GRI Conference on Sustainability and Integrated Reporting outcomes
- Tue, 26 Jun 2012 17:36:42
- Source: SJEC, jacquie
The inaugural Australian GRI Conference on Sustainability and Integrated Reporting was hosted by GRI’s Focal Point Australia on 26-28 March 2012.
More than 250 participants from 11 countries were represented from local, state and federal government, business, investors, labour, professional service firms, academia and the not-for-profit sectors.
The Conference aimed to lead Australia and its region’s contribution to a sustainable global economy, where organisations manage their performance and impacts responsibly and report transparently.
Download and read the Executive Summary
View Speaker’s Presentations
View photos from the Conference
View the Conference video
Australian GRI Conference on Sustainability and Integrated Reporting
- Wed, 15 Feb 2012 17:21:38
- Source: SJEC, jacquie
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For more information
For more information about the Master Classes
Register and find out more here
The Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises
- Tue, 13 Dec 2011 10:39:59
- Source: SJEC, jacquie
The Australian National Contact Point
- Human rights
- Employment and industrial relations
- Environment
- Combating bribery, bribe solicitation and extortion
- Consumer interests
- Science and technology
- Competition
- Taxation
First Australian GRI Conference
- Tue, 13 Dec 2011 10:30:02
- Source: SJEC, jacquie
The Global Reporting Initiative Focal Point Australia’s inaugural Conference The Australian GRI Conference on Sustainability and Integrated Reporting to be held on March 26-28 2012 has been discussed in CPA Australia’s publication In the Black.
More Information about the Conference
Sustainability leader appointed Chairman of the Global Reporting Initiative
- Wed, 07 Dec 2011 11:13:07
- Source: SJEC, jacquie
Sustainability leader and Worldconnector Herman Mulder has been appointed Chairman of the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI)’s Board of Directors.
New Board Members Appointed:
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Herman Mulder as Chairman
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Anita Normark as Vice-Chairman
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Denise Esdon as a member of the Audit, Finance and Remuneration Committee
Read the press release
New database unlocks a wealth of sustainability information
- Fri, 11 Nov 2011 16:36:07
- Source: SJEC, jacquie
A wealth of sustainability data, hard to find in thousands of reports, will now be unlocked thanks to a new database launched by the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI). The new Sustainability Disclosure Database includes data on the sustainability and environmental, social and governance (ESG) transparency of over three thousand companies worldwide.
The database was built with the support of KPMG Spain and its software provider Baetica. A global team of 22 GRI Data Partners collect information from companies in their region, populating the Sustainability Disclosure Database with information.
For more information please click here
The database can be accessed here
Global Compact Network Australia corporate website officially launched
- Wed, 02 Nov 2011 16:38:32
- Source: SJEC, jacquie
The Global Compact Network Australia (GCNA) is delighted to announce that they have launched their new corporate website. The website was officially launched on Friday 14 October 2011 – please take a look here
Ethical Intelligence & Good Decision Making Workshop November 30
- Mon, 17 Oct 2011 9:59:53
- Source: SJEC, jacquie
This thought provoking and practical St James Ethics Centre Sydney one day ethics workshop provides an accessible concept of what ethics is, gives a clear statement of the very different views of what makes something ethical and provides a transparent process for making, or assisting others to make, ethical decisions. Registration details here.
Have your say – The first Public Comment Period for GRI's G4 Guidelines is now open!
- Mon, 05 Sep 2011 17:24:45
- Source: SJEC, jacquie
The first G4 Public Comment Period is an online survey. It runs for 90 days and closes on 24 November 2011.
The survey seeks crucial feedback on issues like:
- the principal reasons for sustainability reporting
- report formats
- the minimum content of a GRI sustainability report
- report topics – including your views on the proposals from the public ‘Call for sustainability reporting topics’ in May
- general experiences with sustainability reporting
Want to take part?
Visit GRI's G4 webpage to learn more
GRI Chief Executive’s visit to Australia
- Fri, 24 Jun 2011 14:11:19
- Source: SJEC, jacquie
The GRI Focal Point Australia was delighted to have Ernst Ligteringen GRI Chief Executive in Australia last week. He was here as a keynote for the 12th National Business Leaders Forum on Sustainable Development. During his time in Sydney, the Chief Executive provided a strategic briefing at the GRI event ‘How to leap towards a transparent global economy’ to over 100 participants. He also had the opportunity to meet with key government ministers and business leaders.
St James Ethics Centre’s “Responsible Business Practice in Australia” report tabled at 12th National Business Leaders Forum on Sustainable Development
- Mon, 20 Jun 2011 10:22:41
- Source: SJEC, jacquie
Canberra 16 June 2011 – St James Ethics Centre’s “Responsible Business Practice in Australia” report to the Australian Government was formally launched today at the 12th National Business Leaders Forum on Sustainable Development at Parliament House in Canberra. The report was presented by St James Ethics Centre’s Executive Director, Dr. Simon Longstaff, and welcomed by the Hon Bill Shorten MP, Assistant Treasurer and Minister for Financial Services and Superannuation.
Gillard Government Supports Responsible Corporate Reporting
- Thu, 16 Jun 2011 12:04:06
- Source: SJEC, jacquie
The Gillard Government is supporting responsible corporate reporting in Australia by providing $400,000 in funding over the next two years to the Global Reporting Initiative Focal Point Australia, said Parliamentary Secretary to the Treasurer, David Bradbury.
Good Business Register featured in INTHEBLACK June 2011, CPA Australia
- Wed, 01 Jun 2011 9:56:18
- Source: SJEC, jacquie
Read about the Good Business Register as featured in CPA Australia's flagship publication, INTHEBLACK June 2011.
To view the Good Business Register article, please click here
To view INTHEBLACK online, please click here
INVITATION: How to leap towards a transparent global economy?
- Fri, 27 May 2011 12:36:08
- Source: SJEC, jacquie
Date: Tuesday 14th June 2011, 3.00-4.15pm
Venue: Stockland, Sydney NSW 2000
Inaugural UN Global Compact Week Joins Practitioners to Elevate Sustainability Efforts Across the Initiative
- Tue, 24 May 2011 7:17:17
- Source: SJEC, Rosemary Sainty
(Copenhagen, 17 May 2011) – Global Compact Network Australia's Head, Secretariat, Rosemary Sainty joined the first-ever gathering of its kind, UN Global Compact Week convening practitioners and experts engaged in the world’s largest corporate responsibility initiative, to present on the Network's initiatives and achievements. The week's aim: to improve collaboration and strengthen business commitments to sustainability and the broader UN agenda.
Invitation from St James Ethics Centre to the popular Intelligence Squared Australia debate series
- Tue, 10 May 2011 9:39:39
- Source: SJEC, jacquie
IQ² occupies a unique position in Australia’s social and intellectual landscape. It is the only institution in town - aside from Parliament - to provide a forum for debate on the crucial issues of the day.
But unlike Parliament, its debates are consistently exciting, witty, provocative - and comfortable, held as they are at the City Recital Hall Angel Place in Sydney and the Melbourne Town Hall in Melbourne. Best of all, you are invited to watch the live debates and even participate.
The attached invitation is from Dr Simon Longstaff, Executive Director, St James Ethics Centre; Chair, Intelligence Squared Australia Debates and Board Member, Global Reporting Initiative.
For more information, please click here
Human Rights Working Group for Business Builds Momentum
- Sat, 23 Apr 2011 23:36:02
- Source: SJEC, Rosemary Sainty
April 2011, Sydney, Australia – The Global Compact Network Australia (GCNA) has held the second meeting of its Human Rights Working Group for Business.
Attorney-General Robert McClelland welcomed this excellent initiative: "The protection of human rights is the responsibility of all Australians, including those in the business community. Ongoing discussions about how best to meet human rights obligations in the business sphere are an important part of advancing respect for human rights generally."
12th National Business Leaders Forum on Sustainable Development
- Wed, 20 Apr 2011 13:20:19
- Source: SJEC, jacquie
We are delighted to invite you to attend the 12th National Business Leaders Forum on Sustainable Development, to be held at Parliament House in Canberra, Australia on Thursday 16th and Friday 17th June 2011.
The Forum has a distinguished track record for leadership in sustainable business since 1997. It has created a vibrant platform to profile exceptional business leadership and has created a network of excellence and innovation for sustainable development in business. The Forum provides corporate executives with the opportunity to engage with leaders from business, government, science and academe about important emerging sustainability opportunities and how companies can benefit from these innovative business practices.
To learn more and to register your attendance, please go to www.nblf.com.au
Autumn Issue of the Hub Eflier now available
- Fri, 08 Apr 2011 12:37:18
- Source: SJEC, jacquie
Read about the latest activities and upcoming events of the Responsible Business Practice Project including the UN Global Compact, Global Reporting Initiative and Good Business Register. Read more here.
WA Welcomes the UN Global Compact Network Australia
- Fri, 11 Mar 2011 11:37:24
- Source: SJEC, Rosemary Sainty
Wednesday 23 February, 2011 - an outstanding turn-out and successful evening for the Global Compact Network Australia hosted by Western Power was held in Perth. Read more here.
Global Compact Network Australia launches Business and Human Rights Working Group
- Tue, 14 Dec 2010 11:46:55
- Source: SJEC, Rosemary Sainty
The Global Compact Network Australia, together with the support of the Australian Human Rights Commission, the Reverend Tim Costello of World Vision Australia, the Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet, the investment community and some of Australia’s most prominent corporations, launched Australia’s first Human Rights Working Group for Business in Melbourne on Human Rights Day, December 10. Read more here.
The Hub Newsletter November 2010 (Summer Edition)
- Tue, 07 Dec 2010 11:01:44
- Source: SJEC, jacquie
Read the Summer Edition of the Hub Newsletter
GRI discussed by The Honourable David Bradbury MP in Keynote Address
- Wed, 01 Dec 2010 12:18:06
- Source: SJEC, jacquie
The Global Reporting Initiative was discussed by The Honourable David Bradbury MP in the Opening Keynote Address to the Australasian Investor Relations Association Conference 2010.
For further information, please click here.
GRI's Who'd Trust the Modern Corporation - summary released
- Mon, 29 Nov 2010 12:09:55
- Source: SJEC, Victoria
GRI Focal Point Australia was delighted to host Who'd Trust the Modern Corporation? on 19th October at Sydney's Museum of Contemporary Art. The event attracted over 230 business, civil society and government leaders to engage in a Q&A style debate on corporate trust, transparency and accountability.
Click here to learn more about this event
Who'd Trust the Modern Corporation summary
Key Findings from the Annual Good Business Register Survey are in!
- Tue, 16 Nov 2010 13:28:20
- Source: SJEC, jacquie
For further information on the survey, please click here.
Chair UN Global Compact Foundation addresses Australian business leaders on corporate sustainability leadership.
- Fri, 12 Nov 2010 1:11:17
- Source: SJEC, Rosemary Sainty
At an event hosted by ANZ for the Australian Network of the United Nations Global Compact, Sir Mark Moody-Stuart, the former global Chair of Shell and Anglo-American and current Chair of the Foundation for the Global Compact, claimed that corporate sustainability leadership today calls for a sophisticated and comprehensive approach.
Global Compact Introduces Differentiation Framework
- Sun, 07 Nov 2010 13:42:05
- Source: SJEC, Rosemary Sainty
The UN Global Compact has launched the Global Compact Differentiation Framework, a practical roadmap to help all companies improve sustainability performance and disclosure and features basic, intermediate and advanced performance levels. Read more here.
GRI and A4S Formation of the International Integrated Reporting Committee (IIRC)
- Thu, 04 Nov 2010 13:29:27
- Source: SJEC, Victoria
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On 2 August 2010 The Prince’s Accounting for Sustainability Project (A4S) and the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) announced the formation of the International Integrated Reporting Committee (IIRC).
The principal objective of the IIRC is to create a globally accepted framework for integrated reporting. Such a framework will seek to bring together financial, environmental, social and governance information in a clear, concise, consistent and comparable format.
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60% Upsurge in GRI reports in 2010
- Thu, 04 Nov 2010 13:20:27
- Source: SJEC, Victoria
GRI is pleased to announce that the 1,000 report milestone for 2010 was hit in mid-October and the numbers are still climbing. This represents a 60 percent increase in registered reports from the same time last year! This unprecedented hike in the number of GRI reports not only sheds a positive light on the uptake of GRI reporting generally, but also on the hard-work of the GRI data-partners and reporters who have registered their 2010 reports with the GRI Secretariat.
Next Generation of GRI Guidelines on the Horizon
- Thu, 04 Nov 2010 13:19:21
- Source: SJEC, Victoria
The GRI Board of Directors made an important decision in October: GRI will start working on a new version of the GRI Guidelines - the GRI G4 Reporting Guidelines - to be ready by the end of 2012.
In line with our mission to mainstream ESG reporting, a key aim of the G4 Guidelines is to harmonize Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) and sustainability reporting practices around the world. In order to be fit for mainstreaming, the G4 Guidelines will need to be “standard ready”; robust enough to support higher levels of assurance and help companies to produce reports that are trusted by markets and stakeholders.
GRI host Construction and Real Estate Sector Supplement Workshop in Sydney
- Thu, 04 Nov 2010 13:08:33
- Source: SJEC, Victoria
The Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) and GRI Focal Point Australia was delighted to host a Workshop for the Sector and interested stakeholders on 20th October 2010 in Sydney. The event provided an opportunity for the sector to learn more about the Construction and Real Estate Sector Supplement (CRESS) and feedback directly to the working group through a facilitate discussion.
The half day event in Sydney was supported by GPT Group and attended by approximately 25 key industry stakeholders. Members of the GRI CRESS Working Group also took part in the discussion.
UN Global Compact Network Australia joins with GRI Australia to Present A Conversation with John Elkington
- Thu, 28 Oct 2010 12:40:08
- Source: SJEC, Rosemary Sainty
The United Nations Global Compact (UNGC) Network Australia together with the Global Reporting Initiative’s (GRI) Focal Point Australia held their first joint event this month - a provocative conversation with sustainability thought leader John Elkington.
Download Podcast of the Conversation here
October 2010 Newsletter- UN Global Compact Network Australia
- Tue, 26 Oct 2010 17:30:40
- Source: SJEC, Rosemary Sainty
Read about upcoming activities, events and latest organisations to become members. Download here
SUMMARY BRIEFING: Australian Delegates - UN Global Compact Leaders Summit 2010
- Mon, 11 Oct 2010 22:07:10
- Source: SJEC, Rosemary Sainty
Chaired by UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, the UN Global Compact Leaders Summit 2010 provided the platform for organizations to convene, collaborate and commit to BUILDING A NEW ERA OF SUSTAINABILITY
Feedback and reflections from Australian Delegates.
CPA Australia continues to support Global Reporting Initiative’s Australian Focal Point
- Thu, 16 Sep 2010 16:37:09
- Source: SJEC, Victoria
CPA Australia and the Global Reporting Initiative have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to continue support for GRI’s Focal Point in Australia until 2012. GRI’s Focal Point in Australia was established in 2008, with the support of CPA Australia. Since then, it has developed a presence in Australia aimed at building the capacity of Australian reporters, and drawing even more organisations into sustainability reporting.
Read the full media release here
The Future of GRI: Exploring GRI’s Key Propositions – Executive Brief
- Mon, 13 Sep 2010 15:48:54
- Source: SJEC, Victoria
Read the summary of the The Future of GRI: Exploring GRI’s Key Propositions held in August 2010 - here
August 2010 Newsletter- UN Global Compact Network Australia
- Wed, 08 Sep 2010 0:10:39
- Source: SJEC, Rosemary Sainty
Welcome to the August Newsletter for the Global Compact Network Australia (GCNA).
Click hear to read on.
Global Compact Encourages Business Contribution to Humanitarian Efforts in Pakistan
- Mon, 23 Aug 2010 13:10:55
- Source: SJEC, Rosemary Sainty
The Global Compact encourages participants to contribute to humanitarian efforts in Pakistan. Private sector support in meeting the immediate needs of the vulnerable people affected by this disaster is crucial.
Visit business.un.org to find out how your organization can contribute to humanitarian efforts in Pakistan.
News Global Compact Leaders Summit 2010: New Resources for a New Era
- Thu, 05 Aug 2010 22:44:06
- Source: SJEC, Rosemary Sainty
At the recent Global Compact Leaders Summit a wide range of new resources and thinking were launched. Highlights include: the world's largest study on CEO views on corporate responsibility and a new "Blueprint for Corporate Sustainability Leadership"
Global Compact Leaders Summit 2010: New Resources for a New Era
- Tue, 06 Jul 2010 18:31:24
- Source: SJEC, Rosemary Sainty
At the recent Global Compact Leaders Summit a wide range of new resources and thinking were launched. Highlights include: the world's largest study on CEO views on corporate responsibility and a new "Blueprint for Corporate Sustainability Leadership"
Business and UN Raise the Bar for Corporate Practices in “New York Declaration”
- Tue, 06 Jul 2010 18:29:17
- Source: SJEC, Rosemary Sainty
UN Global Compact enters its second decade with blueprint for corporate leadership and renewed commitments by business to advance corporate responsibility
Press Conference by Executive Director of Global Compact Office
- Tue, 15 Jun 2010 16:56:34
- Source: SJEC, Suzanne Granger
For the latest news on the UN Global Compact click here.
Business Leaders and Government join forces to promote world’s largest Corporate Citizenship initiative
- Mon, 07 Jun 2010 10:04:29
- Source: SJEC, Suzanne Granger
Seventh Corporate Responsibility Index (CRI) results announced
- Thu, 03 Jun 2010 16:07:40
- Source: SJEC, Suzanne Granger
The Seventh Corporate Responsibility Index (CRI) results were announced on 27 May at the 11th National Business Leaders Forum on Sustainable Development (NBLF) at Parliament House, Canberra.
Download the media release
Download the Executive Summary
UN Global Compact and Global Reporting Initiative Announce New Collaboration
- Mon, 31 May 2010 9:11:39
- Source: SJEC, Suzanne Granger
The United Nations Global Compact and the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) have announced an agreement to align their work in advancing corporate responsibility and transparency.
theHUB Newsletter - Autumn Edition
- Fri, 16 Apr 2010 13:50:17
- Source: SJEC, Suzanne Granger
Green Jobs Down Under
- Thu, 18 Mar 2010 15:51:35
- Source: SJEC, Suzanne Granger
Read an article by Peter Davies, Vice Chair of the Sustainable Development Commission (Wales) and Project Consultant to St James Ethics Centre's National Responsible Business Practice Project
RMIT: Garment sustainability high on the agenda
- Thu, 18 Mar 2010 9:42:35
- Source: SJEC, Suzanne Granger
Australian garment industry puts sustainability high on the agenda
- Mon, 08 Feb 2010 12:55:26
- Source: SJEC, Suzanne Granger
Have your say: The 2010 GRI Readers’ Choice Awards
- Fri, 08 Jan 2010 10:32:11
- Source: SJEC, Lena Geraghty
Find out more about the GRI Readers’ Choice Awards
theHUB Newsletter - Summer Edition
- Mon, 21 Dec 2009 10:24:35
- Source: SJEC, Suzanne Granger
theHUB Newsletter - July
- Thu, 17 Dec 2009 15:04:48
- Source: SJEC, Suzanne Granger
St James Ethics Centre launches the Good Business Register!
- Tue, 01 Dec 2009 12:57:25
- Source: SJEC, Suzanne Granger
Download the press release here
MEDIA RELEASE: If this product could talk...
- Mon, 02 Nov 2009 9:27:42
- Source: SJEC, Suzanne Granger
National Responsible Business Practice Roadmap - 2 years on...
- Tue, 29 Sep 2009 14:00:25
- Source: SJEC, Suzanne Granger
Click the roadmap image below to view:
UN launches new campaign: Seal the Deal! 2009
- Thu, 16 Jul 2009 10:28:14
- Source: SJEC, Suzanne Granger
Seal the Deal! is a UN campaign calling for a fair, balanced and effective post-Kyoto climate agreement at the UN Climate Change Conference (COP 15), to be held from 7-18 December 2009 in Copenhagen. In support of Seal the Deal!, The Global Compact is reaching out to its participants to galvanize global business support for the campaign.
Australian Network of the UN Global Compact launched
- Fri, 29 May 2009 10:49:14
- Source: SJEC, Suzanne Granger
The Australian Network of the UN Global Compact was formally launched on 28 May at the 10th National Business Leaders Forum on Sustainable Development at Parliament House, in Canberra by Senator the Hon Nick Sherry (Minister for Superannuation and Corporate Law) and Georg Kell (Executive Director of the UN Global Compact). The UN Global Compact is the world's leading and largest voluntary corporate citizenship initiative. Download the media release.
St James Ethics Centre and Beaton Consulting launch national study on business ethics
- Wed, 29 Apr 2009 11:42:45
- Source: SJEC, Suzanne Granger
St James Ethics Centre and Beaton Consulting today (29 April) released data on what Australian business professionals really think about ethics. The new study finds a link between employer’s approach to ethics, and productivity and loyalty of employees.
Download the media release
Have your say about the results of the study in our online discussion forum!
Call on the G20 to Seize the Day - St James Ethics Centre and GRI
- Wed, 01 Apr 2009 15:48:54
- Source: SJEC, Suzanne Granger
St James Ethics Centre supports the Global Reporting Initiative's (GRI) calls on the
G20 to seize the day: government leaders must use this unique opportunity to rebuild trust and lay the foundations for greater corporate transparency and sustainability.