GRI Policy Dialogue: Last call for the SDGs – the Role of Transparency

GRI is pleased to invite you to the online Policy Dialogue focusing on the role of transparency and corporate sustainability reporting with the aim to discuss the state of play with sustainability reporting policies, disclosure requirements and calls for effective regulation. The event will also serve to discuss findings from the new edition of Carrots & Sticks, based on the latest stock take by GRI and its partners of reporting provisions and ESG disclosure requirements in over 80 countries world-wide.

Objectives of the policy dialogue
• Discuss and reflect on the status of the implementation of SDG 12.6 globally;
• Understand drivers and lessons learned of reporting regulatory trends as highlighted by Carrots & Sticks 2020;
• Exchange views on the approaches taken by policy makers to enable expanded and better quality sustainability reporting;
• Call for concrete actions to support the implementation of SDG 12, mindful of the role of transparent and accountable reporting as economies rebuild.

Time: 2 pm in Amsterdam, Berlin, Rome, Stockholm, Vienna

Location: Virtual

Date: Tuesday, July 21, 2020