The document discusses sustainability reporting and the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) guidelines. It describes the sustainability reporting process as a 5 step ongoing cycle of defining goals, connecting with stakeholders, monitoring performance, reporting results, and preparing for the next cycle. It also outlines some of the main activities and potential challenges organizations may face when implementing sustainability reporting.

1. An introduction to Sustainability Reporting João Fontes PRé Consultants bv

6. Sustainability Report Economic Social A report about economic , environmental & social impacts caused by an organization through its everyday activities . Environmental

7. What are the GRI Guidelines? GRI & the GRI Guidelines are developed based on systematic dialogue with relevant stakeholder constituencies. GRI proposes a methodology for sustainability reporting. The GRI guidelines and methodology are recognized and used by all types or organizations worldwide, from industries to NGOs and the public sector.

8. GRI: Network Organization GRI: A multi-stakeholder network of thousands based globally. They use and contribute to developing the Reporting Framework – both formally and informally.

9. GRI Reporting Framework 2011: G3.1 in progress: G4

10. GRI Reporting Framework Principles Standard Disclosures GRI + Sector Supplements National Annexes

11. GRI Reporting Framework Principles Standard Disclosures + Sector Supplements National Annexes Brazil: first pilot GRI Financial Services Electric Utilities Food Processing Mining and Metals Metals

13. Structure of the GRI Guidelines INPUT Content Quality Boundary Options for Reporting Focused Sustainability Report A B C OUTPUT A. Profile B. Management Approach C. Performance Indicators Source: GRI Sustainability Reporting Guidelines (2011), Figure 2: Overview of the GRI Guidelines, p. 4” Principles and Guidance Standard Disclosures

15. Timeline Sustainability Reporting Process: It’s a journey! Define Monitor Connect Report Prepare

16. (GRI) Sustainability Reporting process can be described in 5 steps: Ongoing cycle of engagement to understand, debate, measure & improve internal processes and to monitor and communicate performance. Sustainability Reporting Process: activities and challenges at each phase Define Monitor Connect Report Prepare

25. Ready to learn more or plan for GRI reporting yourself? PRé offers a 2-day GRI Certified Training next training on December 8, 9 – 2011 Please check www.pre-sustainability.com or C contact [email_address]